Comparison

Learn Drawing vs Learn to draw with Grifoli

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

Learn to draw with Grifoli

This app provides structured drawing lessons and personalized feedback to help users improve their artistic skills. It offers guided practice, progress tracking, and AR tracing tools for beginners and returning artists alike. Focus on building consistent habits and achieving visible progress in your drawings.

Highlights
  • Guided drawing lessons with personal feedback
  • Structured learning tracks
  • Short, focused exercises
  • AR tracing for visual guidance
  • Progress tracking and comparison
  • Personalized next exercise recommendations
Features
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Learn to draw with a clear practice loop: understand what to work on, practice it, get focused feedback, and keep improving. Grifoli is built for drawing on paper. Instead of giving you another blank digital canvas, it helps you choose the right exercise, understand your drawings, and know what to practice next. START AT THE RIGHT LEVEL • Take a Skill Check to understand your current strengths and focus areas • Get recommendations based on your experience and recent practice • Work on fundamentals such as line control, forms, proportions, shading, and perspective PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE • Follow structured drawing courses and guided video lessons • Use Today’s Practice for a focused next exercise • Build consistency with short exercises that fit into your day • Use Relax Mode and artist-made Doodles for lower-pressure drawing practice GET FEEDBACK THAT LEADS SOMEWHERE • Upload drawings from paper, your camera, or your photo library • Get focused feedback on what is working and what to improve • Turn feedback into a concrete next step instead of guessing what to practice • Keep your sketches and feedback together for later review SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Compare multiple versions of a drawing • Review Skill Checks and improvement over time • Track your practice, sketches, and feedback in one place • Build a repeatable Learn → Practice → Feedback → Improve loop AR TRACING Use AR Tracing as an optional practice aid to place a visual guide over your paper and study shapes, proportions, and line direction more carefully. WHO IT’S FOR Grifoli is designed for beginners, returning artists, and self-taught learners who want more structure than random tutorials or drawing prompts. It helps you spend less time deciding what to do and more time practicing the skills that matter. Start with a short practice session and improve your drawing, line by line. Terms of Use: https://grifoli.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Learn Drawing4 screens
Learn to draw with Grifoli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Drawing at 4.5 against Learn to draw with Grifoli's 3.0. Learn Drawing also leads on ratings volume (846 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Learn to draw with Grifoli's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Learn to draw with Grifoli sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Drawing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Drawing has 846 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Learn Drawing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learn to draw with Grifoli's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Drawing ships an update every 11 days, Learn to draw with Grifoli weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn Drawing versus Learn to draw with Grifoli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn DrawingLearn to draw with Grifoli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (846 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings846 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Ismael Martin Demiddel

Customer experience

Learn Drawing

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

Learn to draw with Grifoli

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Learn to draw with Grifoli

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 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
One-time1
  • 7 days premium$2.99
6 purchases

Learn to draw with Grifoli

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Medium Pack$1.99
  • Large Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Learn Drawing free?
Learn Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn to draw with Grifoli free?
Learn to draw with Grifoli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Drawing or Learn to draw with Grifoli?
Learn Drawing is rated higher. Learn Drawing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while Learn to draw with Grifoli averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Learn Drawing or Learn to draw with Grifoli have ads?
Neither Learn Drawing nor Learn to draw with Grifoli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Drawing or Learn to draw with Grifoli?
Learn Drawing ships an update every 11 days, and Learn to draw with Grifoli weekly. Most recently, Learn Drawing was updated on October 25, 2026 and Learn to draw with Grifoli on October 17, 2026.

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