# Lux Draw vs Sketchar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lux Draw at 82% against Sketchar's 33%. Lux Draw also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 2). Sketchar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9.9K vs 939). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lux Draw sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sketchar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lux Draw holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketchar has 9.9K ratings behind it against 939, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Lux Draw's written reviews are positive against 33% of Sketchar's.

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, Sketchar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lux Draw | Sketchar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-draw/id492501837/reviews)** | [4.2 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchar-ar-drawing-app/id1221482822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 939 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 33.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 24 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [SketchAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221482821) |

## What reviewers say

### Lux Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-draw/id492501837)

Create unique art with light-inspired tools and gritty textures. Draw from scratch or enhance photos with glow pens and special effects. Offers advanced features like HDR brushes and Apple Pencil support for a professional artistic experience.

**Highlights:** Live-calculated HDR brushes, Glow Pen, Hot Pen, Light Spheres, Gritty paper/canvas textures, Smear tool for flame art, Apple Pencil support, Multiple layers, Photo tracing mode (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar: Smallest Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Small Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Big Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Biggest Tip | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent entertainment value
- 👍 Creative drawing tools
- 👍 No ads, totally free
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of brushes and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices/platforms
- 🔧 Limited functionality compared to other drawing apps
- 🔧 Lack of advanced features like fill tool, shapes, and text
- 🔧 Difficulty using with mouse/trackpad on laptops

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and unresponsiveness when switching tools
- Leaving unwanted color dots when erasing
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add fill tool, shapes, and text capabilities
- Improve compatibility with tablets and styluses
- Provide more customization options for brushes and colors
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Add ability to export/share drawings easily


### Sketchar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchar-ar-drawing-app/id1221482822)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #161 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Learn to draw with augmented reality and AI-powered lessons. This app offers a comprehensive drawing tool, community contests, and personalized learning plans to enhance your artistic skills. Practice art to relieve stress and impress others with your creations.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality drawing guidance, AI-powered personalized learning plans, 550+ drawing lessons, Comprehensive drawing toolset, Community contests and collaboration, Stress relief through art practice

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sketchar PRO | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| SketchAR PRO | $69.99 | per year |
| Sketchar: Learn to Draw | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for projecting digital art
- 🚀 AR technology makes a superior stencil
- 👍 Helpful for learning to draw
- 👍 Amazing app, game changer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy AR tracking and detection
- 🐛 Laggy and unstable performance
- 💰 Overly restrictive free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- AR tracking frequently loses paper
- App crashes and resets progress
- Ads disrupt drawing and cause loss of work
- Brightness/lighting issues affect performance

**Requested features**

- Add more free drawing lessons and content
- Improve AR tracking and stability
- Allow drawing without full page detection
- Add more drawing tools and brushes for free users
- Improve organization and navigation of lessons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lux Draw free?

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

### Is Sketchar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lux Draw or Sketchar?

Lux Draw is rated higher. Lux Draw averages 4.7 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while Sketchar averages 4.2 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Lux Draw or Sketchar have ads?

Neither Lux Draw nor Sketchar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lux Draw or Sketchar?

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, and Sketchar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lux Draw was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sketchar on November 10, 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.*