Comparison

Learn Drawing vs Painta

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Learn Drawing

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
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Transform your creative passion into beautiful artwork with guided drawing lessons designed for every skill level. Whether you dream of sketching lifelike portraits, capturing nature's beauty, or creating heartfelt gifts, our comprehensive tutorials make artistic expression accessible and enjoyable. Comprehensive Learning Features: Step-by-step video tutorials guide you through each drawing stage, from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. Our professional instructors demonstrate techniques in real-time, allowing you to pause, rewind, and practice at your own rhythm. Progressive skill building ensures you master fundamentals before advancing to complex projects. Start with simple objects and gradually tackle challenging subjects like human anatomy, perspective drawing, and dynamic compositions. Diverse drawing styles cover pencil sketching, charcoal techniques, ink illustration, digital art fundamentals, manga and anime characters, realistic portraiture, landscape composition, still life arrangements, and abstract expression. Personalized learning paths adapt to your goals and interests. Whether you want to draw people, animals, architecture, or fantasy creatures, our customized curriculum helps you focus on subjects that inspire you most. Extensive reference library provides thousands of high-quality images across categories including faces and expressions, hand poses and gestures, animal anatomy, botanical studies, architectural elements, clothing and fabric folds, and dynamic action poses. Beginner-friendly approach removes intimidation from learning. Our patient instruction style welcomes absolute beginners while offering enough depth to challenge intermediate artists seeking refinement. Project-based learning lets you create portfolio-worthy pieces while developing skills. Complete meaningful drawings that showcase your abilities and can be shared with friends, family, or social communities. Expert instruction from professional artists and educators who understand both technical excellence and teaching methodology. Learn from creators who have taught thousands of students and refined their instruction based on real learner feedback. Flexible learning schedule fits your lifestyle. Practice during morning coffee, lunch breaks, or evening relaxation time. Lessons are designed for focused 10-30 minute sessions that fit busy schedules while delivering meaningful progress. Whether you're rediscovering a childhood passion, exploring a new hobby, preparing thoughtful handmade gifts, developing professional skills, or simply seeking creative relaxation, our comprehensive drawing program provides the structure, support, and inspiration you need to succeed. Terms of use - http://thecookbk.com/terms.php?appname=com.rstream.learndrawing Privacy Policy: http://thecookbk.com/privacy.php?appname=com.rstream.learndrawing

About

Painta

Learn to draw with step-by-step instructions and personalized feedback. This app offers art lessons for all skill levels, helping you create art with joy and confidence. Upload references and receive coaching to improve your artistic vision.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step drawing instructions
  • Instant feedback for growth
  • Personalized coaching
  • Art lessons for any skill level
  • Upload reference images
  • AI chat for guidance
Features
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Start drawing like you always wanted to with Painta! Pick any medium, upload a reference, and feel the pure joy of creating art! Painta will boost your drawing skills via supportive guidance and honest, inspiring feedback. Reasons why art enthusiasts choose Painta: • Step-by-step drawing instructions • Instant feedback to fuel your growth • Coaching that understands your vision • Art lessons for any skill level Make drawing feel enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding with Painta! --- Subscription required to access the feedback feature and lessons. No free content. In-App Purchase (auto-renewing subscription). If you download or use Painta via the Apple App Store, your use of the app is also subject to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn Drawing4 screens
Painta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Drawing at free with in-app purchases against Painta's subscription. Learn Drawing also leads on ratings volume (847 vs 152). Painta's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 59%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Drawing sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Painta sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Learn Drawing against 4.5 for Painta. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Drawing has 847 ratings behind it against 152, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Learn Drawing's written reviews are positive against 70% of Painta's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Drawing ships an update every 11 days, Painta weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn Drawing versus Painta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn DrawingPainta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (847 ratings)4.5 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings847 — better152
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.SASU PARRALLELE

Customer experience

Learn Drawing

All ratings846 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative32.0%

Painta

All ratings151 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

Learn Drawing

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free content and lessons
  • Improved AI tutor functionality
  • Better progress tracking and feedback

Painta

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Learn Drawing

Subscriptions10
  • Learn Drawing Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Learn Drawing Monthly Trial3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Learn Drawing Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Learn Drawing Monthly$11.491 Month
  • Learn Drawing Half Yearly$24.996 Months
  • Learn Drawing Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Learn Drawing Yearly Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Learn Drawing Discounted1 Month trial$39.996 Months
  • Learn Drawing Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Learn Drawing Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
10 purchases

Painta

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly14 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Annual plan3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$54.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Drawing free?
Learn Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Painta free?
Painta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Drawing or Painta?
Painta is rated higher. Learn Drawing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 847 ratings, while Painta averages 4.5 from 152 ratings.
Do Learn Drawing or Painta have ads?
Neither Learn Drawing nor Painta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Drawing or Painta?
Learn Drawing ships an update every 11 days, and Painta weekly. Most recently, Learn Drawing was updated on November 9, 2026 and Painta on November 5, 2026.

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