# Lux Draw vs Sketch Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Lux Draw at none against Sketch Pro's shown. Sketch Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 939). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lux Draw sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sketch Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Sketch Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch Pro has 11K ratings behind it against 939, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 81% positive.

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, Sketch Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lux Draw | Sketch Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-draw/id492501837/reviews) | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pro-draw-and-create-art/id1663200797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 939 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [4Axis Technologies Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413114553) |

## 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


### Sketch Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pro-draw-and-create-art/id1663200797)

This professional art app offers advanced AI tools for digital painting, illustration, and animation. Create stunning artwork with custom brushes, text-to-image generation, and intelligent editing features. It's designed to streamline your creative workflow on iPads and iPhones.

**Highlights:** Customizable brushes, Text to Image AI, Sketch to Image AI, Magic Edit AI, Auto-Coloring AI, Animation Assist, Advanced Layer System

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SketchPro Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| SketchPro Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| SketchPro Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful drawing tools
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Extensive brush and material options
- 💡 Customizable brushes
- 🎨 Versatile for various art styles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model and lifetime access
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and adjusting certain features
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some advanced tools
- 💰 Subscription fees for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings randomly deleted or lost
- Inability to load or access previous artwork
- Crashes when trying to import photos

**Requested features**

- Add liquify tool
- Improve layer management and manipulation
- Provide more default brushes
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Add shape tools for perfect geometric shapes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lux Draw free?

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

### Is Sketch Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lux Draw or Sketch Pro?

Lux Draw and Sketch Pro are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 939 and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do Lux Draw or Sketch Pro have ads?

Sketch Pro shows ads; Lux Draw does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lux Draw or Sketch Pro?

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, and Sketch Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lux Draw was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sketch Pro on September 29, 2026.

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