Etchr vs Bold School
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Etchr
Learn art from global artists through live and on-demand classes. Explore various mediums like watercolor and illustration, from beginner to advanced levels. Join a supportive community to develop new skills and create art.
- Live and on-demand art classes
- Learn from expert artists
- Explore various mediums
- Beginner to advanced levels
- Supportive artist community
- Stream content anytime
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Join our global community of artists. - Learn from amazing artist teachers from around the world. - Dive deep into specific mediums (watercolor, gouache, ink, etc.) - Start as a beginner or hone your skills as an experienced artist - Stream recorded content or join a live class. Regardless of your experience level, start your journey or dive deeper with classes in watercolor, gouache, illustration, mixed media and more. Join our supportive artist community as we grow together, developing new skills and having fun making art LEARN IN YOUR OWN TIME: Recorded content library can be streamed wherever and whenever you like. EXPERIENCE A LIVE CLASS: Ask questions and make art in real-time with other artists from all around the world. EXPERT TEACHERS: Learn new techniques, tip and tricks with step-by-step explanations. ARTIST COMMUNITY: Our community of artists is the perfect place to learn and share knowledge. Check out the best online classes in: - Medium: watercolor, gouache, drawing, mixed media, etc. - Subject: Urban scenes, portraiture, landscape, animals, botanicals, still life ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Etchr offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://learn.etchrstudio.com/pages/terms-service -Privacy Policy: https://etchrstudio.com/pages/policy-faq
Bold School
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Inside the Bold School app, you can: Access all of your classes in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest releases and updates Access to all of your classes without having to remember your password Access to Reference Image Library right on your device END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bold School at none against Etchr's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Etchr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $130.99 per year. Bold School asks for nothing beyond the download.
Etchr ships an update monthly, Bold School every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Etchr | Bold School |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Etchd Lab Pty Ltd | Bold School |
In-app purchases
Etchr
- Subscribe to 400+ h of classes7 Days trial$130.991 Year
Bold School
No in-app purchases
