# Lux Draw vs Mandalas Drawing Studio

The clearest difference is device support: Lux Draw at 4 against Mandalas Drawing Studio's 2. Lux Draw also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Mandalas Drawing Studio's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 939). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lux Draw sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mandalas Drawing Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lux Draw against 4.7 for Mandalas Drawing Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 939 and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Lux Draw's written reviews are positive against 84% of Mandalas Drawing Studio's.

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, Mandalas Drawing Studio every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lux Draw | Mandalas Drawing Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-draw/id492501837/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandalas-drawing-studio/id1275783892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 939 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [Marco Antônio Pompei](https://appshunter.io/developer/449480626) |

## 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


### Mandalas Drawing Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandalas-drawing-studio/id1275783892)

Create intricate mandala paintings with a simple virtual canvas. Enjoy a clean, modern interface designed to keep you focused on your creativity. Produce high-quality vector drawings with smooth zoom and sharp graphics, all without any advertisements.

**Highlights:** Create beautiful mandala paintings, Simple virtual canvas, High quality vector based drawings, Smooth zoom with sharp graphics, No ads for uninterrupted drawing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features Package | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💯 Excellent for meditation
- 🎨 Allows creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- ✏️ Needs better line smoothing
- 🎨 Limited color/tool options in free version
- 💾 Difficulty saving/exporting designs
- 🔍 Zooming in could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues resulting in lost progress
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Difficulty accessing certain settings

**Requested features**

- Add a fill tool
- Improve undo/redo functionality
- Allow saving designs as vector files
- Provide more color customization options
- Enhance the zoom and panning capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lux Draw free?

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

### Is Mandalas Drawing Studio free?

Mandalas Drawing Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lux Draw or Mandalas Drawing Studio?

Mandalas Drawing Studio is rated higher. Lux Draw averages 4.7 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while Mandalas Drawing Studio averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Lux Draw or Mandalas Drawing Studio have ads?

Neither Lux Draw nor Mandalas Drawing Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lux Draw or Mandalas Drawing Studio?

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, and Mandalas Drawing Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lux Draw was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mandalas Drawing Studio on November 6, 2026.

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