# Learn How to Draw Tutorials vs DrawBuddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn How to Draw Tutorials at free with in-app purchases against DrawBuddy's subscription. Learn How to Draw Tutorials also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). DrawBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn How to Draw Tutorials sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and DrawBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 — 4.4 for Learn How to Draw Tutorials against 4.4 for DrawBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 479 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Learn How to Draw Tutorials's written reviews are positive against 19% of DrawBuddy's.

Learn How to Draw Tutorials ships an update monthly, DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn How to Draw Tutorials | DrawBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-how-to-draw-tutorials/id6444159896/reviews) | [4.4 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 479 |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 137 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lidwien Veugen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448601467) | [Bohdan Hlushko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622883946) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn How to Draw Tutorials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-how-to-draw-tutorials/id6444159896)

Master drawing with animated, step-by-step tutorials and an AR tracing viewer. Practice a wide range of subjects, from animals and fashion to your own photos, to improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Animated step-by-step drawing tutorials, AR tracing viewer for real-time practice, Trace your own photos, Diverse drawing categories (animals, people, fashion, etc.), Save favorite tutorials, Static drawing examples

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO | $44.99 | one-time |


### DrawBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162)

Learn to draw with step-by-step tutorials and guides designed for artists of all levels. Enhance your digital art skills using Apple Pencil with a variety of drawing categories. Practice on the go with quick draw options and create masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing tutorials, Digital art creation, Apple Pencil support, Quick draw practice, Multiple drawing categories, Skill enhancement for beginners and professionals

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Three month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing drawings
- 👍 Good app for drawing
- 👍 Great app potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for basic features
- 💰 Free trial issues
- 💰 Unexpected charges
- 💰 App not free
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video not playing during free trial
- Payment pop-ups prevent drawing
- Charged full month instead of trial

**Requested features**

- More drawing options
- More pictures/drawings
- Make the app free
- Add pencil tool back


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn How to Draw Tutorials free?

Learn How to Draw Tutorials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DrawBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Learn How to Draw Tutorials or DrawBuddy?

Learn How to Draw Tutorials and DrawBuddy are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 479 ratings respectively.

### Do Learn How to Draw Tutorials or DrawBuddy have ads?

Learn How to Draw Tutorials shows ads; DrawBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn How to Draw Tutorials or DrawBuddy?

Learn How to Draw Tutorials ships an update monthly, and DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn How to Draw Tutorials was updated on September 21, 2026 and DrawBuddy on September 23, 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.*