# Keyboard Art vs Drawing Carnival

Keyboard Art and Drawing Carnival both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Drawing Carnival's written reviews are positive against 49% of Keyboard Art's. Drawing Carnival also leads on ratings volume (113K vs 29K). Keyboard Art's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keyboard Art sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drawing Carnival sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Keyboard Art against 4.7 for Drawing Carnival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 113K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Keyboard Art's written reviews are positive against 68% of Drawing Carnival's.

Keyboard Art ships an update every 2 weeks, Drawing Carnival every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keyboard Art | Drawing Carnival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-art/id1575341925/reviews) | **[4.7 (113K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-carnival/id1658965410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29K | **113K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Keyboard Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-art/id1575341925)

Personalize your computer keyboard with vibrant artwork and designs. Use various tools like brushes, stencils, and spray paint to create unique, eye-catching keycaps. Decorate, work, and play with a custom-designed keyboard.

**Highlights:** Paint brushes, Stencils, Spray paint, Keycap decoration, Custom keyboard art

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing and fun game
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎉 Great entertainment value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🤕 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Keys turning completely black on special levels
- Game freezing or kicking out after watching ads
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Coins/progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More creative freedom to design own keys
- Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Add sound effects and music


### Drawing Carnival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-carnival/id1658965410)

Engage in a creative coloring and drawing experience. Mix art styles, divide images into parts, and use various tools like spray paint and glitter to create unique masterpieces. Enjoy a relaxing ASMR experience while solving artistic color puzzles.

**Highlights:** Coloring and drawing game, Mix art styles, Divide images into parts, Variety of painting tools, Color page ASMR, Artistic color puzzles

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Pack Discount | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creative drawing tools
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Variety of art styles
- 🎨 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Limited drawing options
- 🤔 Repetitive content
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🤔 Inability to draw full pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing app crashes
- Ads not loading properly
- Inability to access certain features

**Requested features**

- More drawing options and freedom
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- Ability to draw full pictures
- More variety in content and art styles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keyboard Art free?

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

### Is Drawing Carnival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Keyboard Art or Drawing Carnival?

Drawing Carnival is rated higher. Keyboard Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Drawing Carnival averages 4.7 from 113K ratings.

### Do Keyboard Art or Drawing Carnival have ads?

Both Keyboard Art and Drawing Carnival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keyboard Art or Drawing Carnival?

Keyboard Art ships an update every 2 weeks, and Drawing Carnival every 4 weeks. Most recently, Keyboard Art was updated on October 29, 2026 and Drawing Carnival on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*