# Lux Draw vs makeART

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lux Draw at 939 against makeART's 11. Lux Draw also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). makeART's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lux Draw sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and makeART sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 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 makeART. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lux Draw has 939 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Lux Draw's written reviews are positive against 100% of makeART's.

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, makeART every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lux Draw | makeART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-draw/id492501837/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeart-collage-art-studio/id6596755953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **939** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 428 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753) | [Make Art Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474162740) |

## 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


### makeART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeart-collage-art-studio/id6596755953)

Create unique collages by combining art, photos, GIFs, and stickers. Customize styles, add layers, animate elements, and draw directly on your creations. Save, edit, and share your artwork across various social platforms.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-create art with curated styles, Mix photos, GIFs, and stickers, Customizable art styles, Layering and drawing tools, Animation and time-lapse recording, Save and edit artwork

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| makeART+ Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| makeART+ Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lux Draw free?

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

### Is makeART free?

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

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

makeART is rated higher. Lux Draw averages 4.7 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while makeART averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Lux Draw or makeART have ads?

Neither Lux Draw nor makeART shows ads.

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

Lux Draw ships an update every 2 months, and makeART every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lux Draw was updated on November 6, 2026 and makeART on November 5, 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.*