# Pixer vs DrawBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixer at none against DrawBuddy's 11. Pixer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). DrawBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 51 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Pixer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixer ships an update every 51 months, DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixer | DrawBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **482** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [非凡 常](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495411611) | [Bohdan Hlushko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622883946) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixer/id1604828411)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DrawBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162)

Learn to draw with step-by-step tutorials and guides designed for artists of all levels. Enhance your digital art skills using Apple Pencil with a variety of drawing categories. Practice on the go with quick draw options and create masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing tutorials, Digital art creation, Apple Pencil support, Quick draw practice, Multiple drawing categories, Skill enhancement for beginners and professionals

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Three month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing drawings
- 👍 Good app for drawing
- 👍 Great app potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for basic features
- 💰 Free trial issues
- 💰 Unexpected charges
- 💰 App not free
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video not playing during free trial
- Payment pop-ups prevent drawing
- Charged full month instead of trial

**Requested features**

- More drawing options
- More pictures/drawings
- Make the app free
- Add pencil tool back


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixer free?

Pixer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DrawBuddy free?

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

### Do Pixer or DrawBuddy have ads?

Neither Pixer nor DrawBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixer or DrawBuddy?

Pixer ships an update every 51 months, and DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixer was updated on October 4, 2026 and DrawBuddy 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.*