# Learn Drawing vs How to Draw, Step by step

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Drawing at free with in-app purchases against How to Draw, Step by step's subscription. How to Draw, Step by step's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 842). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Drawing sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and How to Draw, Step by step sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.5 for Learn Drawing against 4.5 for How to Draw, Step by step. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 842 and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Learn Drawing's written reviews are positive against 51% of How to Draw, Step by step's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Drawing | How to Draw, Step by step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (842 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-drawing-art-tutorial/id1592170727/reviews) | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-draw-step-by-step/id6478631516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 842 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 35 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) | [Jale Balci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822725899) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Drawing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-drawing-art-tutorial/id1592170727)

Learn to draw with step-by-step video lessons and a progressive learning system. Explore a diverse library of subjects and styles, from basic shapes to portraits and anime. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their artistic skills.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step video tutorials, Diverse subject library (animals, portraits, anime), Progressive skill building, Practice mode for specific techniques, Personalized learning path, Multiple drawing styles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn Drawing Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Learn Drawing Monthly Trial | $8.99 | per month |
| Learn Drawing Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Learn Drawing Monthly | $11.49 | per month |
| Learn Drawing Half Yearly | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Drawing Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Learn Drawing Discounted | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Learn Drawing Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Learn Drawing Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 7 days premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 💡 Helpful drawing tutorials
- 🚀 Efficient learning experience
- 🎨 Variety of drawing styles covered

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🔒 Limited free access

**Reported bugs**

- AI tutor not working as expected
- Lessons not properly recorded as completed
- Navigation issues and getting stuck in the app

**Requested features**

- More free content and lessons
- Improved AI tutor functionality
- Better progress tracking and feedback


### How to Draw, Step by step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-draw-step-by-step/id6478631516)

Learn to draw with this app that uses your phone's camera as a projector. Transform photos into sketches, create stickers, and even generate AI-powered drawing ideas from text descriptions. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

**Highlights:** Camera projector for drawing, AI-powered sketch generator, Photo to sketch conversion, Sticker maker, Background remover, Coloring book feature, Real-time drawing recording

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Draw weekly 3D | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| How to draw | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing app Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Ar drawing | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Projector Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Drawing app Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Learn How to Draw, easily | $24.99 | per month |
| Learn to draw step by step | $24.99 | per year |
| How to draw with projector | $34.99 | per year |
| How to draw with projector | $44.99 | per year |
| Sketches for drawing | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super easy to use
- 👍 Helps with drawing
- 🎨 Allows searching for drawings
- 💡 Step-by-step drawing guides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for core features
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes often
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Can't see drawings clearly
- Free trial doesn't work as expected
- Camera feature locked behind paywall

**Requested features**

- Ability to zoom in on drawings
- More free drawing tools
- Offline drawing mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Drawing free?

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

### Is How to Draw, Step by step free?

How to Draw, Step by step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Drawing or How to Draw, Step by step?

Learn Drawing and How to Draw, Step by step are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 842 and 2.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Learn Drawing or How to Draw, Step by step have ads?

Neither Learn Drawing nor How to Draw, Step by step shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Drawing or How to Draw, Step by step?

Learn Drawing ships an update every 11 days, and How to Draw, Step by step every 11 days. Most recently, Learn Drawing was updated on September 26, 2026 and How to Draw, Step by step on September 27, 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.*