Comparison

Learn Drawing vs Retrace

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

Retrace

Learn to draw by tracing images onto real paper using your phone's camera. Convert photos into sketches, break them into steps, and follow guided lessons. Progress through levels and unlock premium features for enhanced learning.

Highlights
  • Camera tracing overlay
  • AI sketch generation from photos
  • Step-by-step drawing lessons
  • Curated art library
  • Progress tracking and leveling
  • Adjustable opacity, zoom, and position
Features
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Retrace helps you learn to draw step by step — by tracing images onto real paper. Turn any photo into a clean sketch, split it into simple stages, and trace each step with your iPhone camera. No projector. No light box. Just your phone, paper, and pencil. WHY RETRACE • Camera Trace — overlay any step on real paper; adjust opacity, zoom, and position • AI from Photo — upload or snap a picture; get a sketch and guided steps in your style • Step-by-Step Lessons — progress bar, hints, and a clear path from outline to finished drawing • Art Library — curated drawings by theme and difficulty; favorites and continue where you left off • Your Level — earn progress as you complete lessons HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a photo, camera shot, or library lesson 2. Optional: AI transforms your image into a sketch (uses credits) 3. Split the drawing into easy steps 4. Trace through the camera onto paper—or view steps on screen 5. Finish, review, and level up PERFECT FOR • Beginners learning how to draw • Artists who want a tracing projector in their pocket • Parents and kids practicing together • Anyone who loves sketching, anime, cartoons, or photo references PREMIUM Unlock weekly credits for AI generations, premium lessons, and full access to tracing tools. Subscriptions renew automatically; manage anytime in Apple ID settings. Download Retrace and start your first drawing lesson today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://retracedraw.art/privacy.html

Screenshots

Learn Drawing4 screens
Retrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retrace at 100% against Learn Drawing's 59%. Retrace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Learn Drawing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (846 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Retrace sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retrace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Drawing has 846 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Learn Drawing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Retrace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Drawing ships an update every 11 days, Retrace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Learn Drawing versus Retrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn DrawingRetrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (846 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings846 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Aleksei Vorontsov

Customer experience

Learn Drawing

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

Retrace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

Retrace

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
7 purchases

Retrace

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Year premium1 Year trial$34.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Year premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Credits 150$14.99
  • Credits 500$39.99
  • Credits 1000$69.99

Questions

Is Learn Drawing free?
Learn Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retrace free?
Retrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Drawing or Retrace?
Retrace is rated higher. Learn Drawing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while Retrace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Learn Drawing or Retrace have ads?
Retrace shows ads; Learn Drawing does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Drawing or Retrace?
Learn Drawing ships an update every 11 days, and Retrace fortnightly. Most recently, Learn Drawing was updated on October 25, 2026 and Retrace on October 23, 2026.

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