# Calca app vs DrawMagic AI

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calca app at free with in-app purchases against DrawMagic AI's subscription. Calca app also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 28). DrawMagic AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calca app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and DrawMagic AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Calca app against 4.1 for DrawMagic AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 28 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calca app | DrawMagic AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calca-app/id1567655347/reviews) | **[4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawmagic-ai/id6742748631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 65 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Mateo Marquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/990577710) | [Nugzar Kinadze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799728806) |

## What reviewers say

### Calca app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calca-app/id1567655347)

This app allows you to project any image from your device or camera onto a surface for drawing or tracing. It offers customization options for fonts and colors, and can even capture web pages. Tutorials are available to help users get the most out of its features.

**Highlights:** Image projection for drawing, Camera lucida functionality, Customizable fonts (1550+), Web page capture, 3D effect option, Multicultural language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-year subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| Monthly Advanced Founder Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Basic Founder Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Permanent License | $149.99 | one-time |


### DrawMagic AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawmagic-ai/id6742748631)

Transform your sketches into realistic images using advanced AI. Enhance your drawings with text descriptions and choose from various artistic styles. Save, organize, and export your creations in high resolution.

**Highlights:** Sketch-to-Image Conversion, Text Enhancement for AI Guidance, Multiple Artistic Style Options, Gallery and Creation History, High-Resolution Export, Intuitive User Interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calca app free?

Calca app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DrawMagic AI free?

DrawMagic AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calca app or DrawMagic AI?

DrawMagic AI is rated higher. Calca app averages 4.0 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while DrawMagic AI averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Calca app or DrawMagic AI have ads?

Calca app shows ads; DrawMagic AI does not.

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