# Magic Color 80 vs AR Sketch Studio

The clearest difference is rating: AR Sketch Studio at 4.6 against Magic Color 80's 1.8. AR Sketch Studio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 6). Magic Color 80's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Sketch Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Magic Color 80 asks for nothing beyond the download.

AR Sketch Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Sketch Studio has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Magic Color 80's written reviews are positive against 20% of AR Sketch Studio's.

Magic Color 80 ships an update every 4 months, AR Sketch Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Color 80 | AR Sketch Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-color-80/id1598096864/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-studio/id6473878241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婧茜 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570390682) | [Huy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671084177) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Color 80

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-color-80/id1598096864)

This app helps artists quickly find the perfect alcohol marker color using their camera or photos. It provides color-coded suggestions, RGB/HEX values, and hue/saturation adjustments for seamless integration with design software. Achieve professional-quality paintings with efficient color selection.

**Highlights:** Alcohol marker color identification, Color selection via camera or photo, RGB and HEX value display, Hue, saturation, and brightness adjustment, Professional painting assistance, Electronic color card

**In-app purchases:** none


### AR Sketch Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-sketch-studio/id6473878241)

This app uses augmented reality to help you draw, sketch, and paint. Trace projected images onto surfaces, color them, and even convert your own photos into sketches. It's designed for artists of all levels to explore their creativity.

**Highlights:** Draw and trace with AR technology, Color and finish creations, 1000+ free tracing templates, Convert own pictures for drawing, Record time-lapse drawing videos, AI conversion tool

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR Drawing Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AR Drawing Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤑 Good for learning and teaching
- 🎨 Variety of pictures to trace and draw
- ✨ Boosts inspiration for art and manga drawing
- 📝 Includes fancy fonts for writing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires payment to access more features
- 📢 Too many ads interrupting the experience
- 🤯 Difficult to line up drawings properly
- 🤔 Camera issues and blurry images
- 🙄 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not aligning properly
- Sudden app crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More free drawing options
- Improved camera integration and controls
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- Additional drawing tools and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Color 80 free?

Magic Color 80 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AR Sketch Studio free?

AR Sketch Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Color 80 or AR Sketch Studio?

AR Sketch Studio is rated higher. Magic Color 80 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AR Sketch Studio averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Magic Color 80 or AR Sketch Studio have ads?

AR Sketch Studio shows ads; Magic Color 80 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Color 80 or AR Sketch Studio?

Magic Color 80 ships an update every 4 months, and AR Sketch Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Color 80 was updated on October 17, 2026 and AR Sketch Studio on October 23, 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.*