Comparison

Learn How to Draw Tutorials vs DrawMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Learn How to Draw Tutorials

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
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Learn to draw with step-by-step tutorials, animated lessons, and an AR tracing viewer. Explore categories from animals to fashion to master your drawing skills or trace your own photos, perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to improve. Explore and practice drawing: - Animals – from cats and dogs to wild creatures - Flowers & Nature – plants, leaves, and cacti - People & Anatomy – portraits, figures, and anatomy references - Kawaii & Anime – cute and stylized characters - Vehicles & Architecture – cars, planes, buildings, and perspective guides - Fashion & Tattoos – clothing, designs, and creative ideas - Branches & Leaves – nature details for realistic drawing - Your Own Photos – trace any photo from your device or camera for personalized practice - Favorites – save your favorite drawings and tutorials for quick access Choose between animated step-by-step tutorials or static examples. Use the AR viewer to trace on real paper, improving your precision and learning faster. Each category contains curated examples, helping you practice specific styles or subjects. - AR Tracing Mode: place your device above your paper and trace live using the AR viewer. Improve your hand-eye coordination and quickly learn proportions by overlaying the lines in real space. - Step-by-Step Drawing: animated lessons break complex drawings into simple steps, making it easy to follow along and learn fundamental techniques. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your skills, this app gives you all the tools you need to learn, practice, and master drawing. Perfect for artists of all ages! For questions please contact support [@] wienelware.nl EULA: https://www.wienelware.nl/apps/terms-drawing.html

About

DrawMate

This app projects images onto your drawing surface, allowing you to trace them with augmented reality. It offers guided lessons and a library of images to help users of all skill levels learn and practice drawing techniques.

Highlights
  • AR image projection for tracing
  • 50+ step-by-step drawing lessons
  • 100+ ready-to-use images
  • Custom photo uploads
  • Adjustable image scaling and rotation
  • Beginner to advanced skill levels
Features
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Project images onto paper using your phone’s screen and trace them with confidence. Unlock your creativity with DrawMate, the handy drawing assistant. Whether you’re learning to sketch, practicing art, or just seeking a relaxing hobby, DrawMate makes it effortless and fun. - 50+ step-by-step drawing lessons - 100+ ready-to-use images in various categories - Custom uploads to trace your own photos - Adjustable scale, rotation, and transparency - Quick setup guide for accurate tracing Learn to draw with ease DrawMate works like a pocket augmented reality (AR) projector. Simply put, it overlays the image onto your drawing surface using your phone camera. This helps you trace it with precision and learn key drawing techniques anytime, anywhere. All you need is your phone, paper, pencil, and that creative feeling. Perfect for any skill level Start with our beginner lessons to guide your hand. Trace step by step to learn the drawing basics: from design and perspective to positioning, outlining, shading, and more. Experienced artists can explore DrawMate’s library of 50 more lessons to perfect their sketching skills. Works for any art style or project Want to master painting techniques? Practice tracing with 100+ ready-to-use images from nine categories - including anatomy, anime, and nature - or upload your own photos. Draw a car, something beautiful, or trace a favorite pet photo - DrawMate does it all easily. Fun for kids and adults alike DrawMate teaches drawing interactively, which is perfect for any age. Use it to help both kids and beginners learn accurate tracing easily, step by step. Try a stress-free way to introduce art and push the creative boundaries. Boost creativity with technology Use adjustable tools to scale, rotate, and position images precisely on your surface. Always keep your drawing process smooth - whether you’re practicing realistic portraits, cartoon-style illustrations, or intricate images. Our app will help you discover the joy of art in a whole new way. Start your drawing journey today with DrawMate – Download now! Premium features You will need a paid subscription to fully access the drawing lessons, image library for practice, and custom image uploads. PAYMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Choose between the below to access the best DrawMate features: • Monthly Subscription • Annual Subscription Your subscription will automatically renew at the same price unless you cancel. You can turn auto-renewal off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can also cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple account settings. Support: support@drawmate.ai. Terms of Use: https://drawmate.ai/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://drawmate.ai/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Learn How to Draw Tutorials4 screens
DrawMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DrawMate at 5.0 against Learn How to Draw Tutorials's 4.4. DrawMate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Learn How to Draw Tutorials's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn How to Draw Tutorials sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and DrawMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrawMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn How to Draw Tutorials has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn How to Draw Tutorials ships an update monthly, DrawMate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Learn How to Draw Tutorials versus DrawMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn How to Draw TutorialsDrawMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLidwien VeugenHaiderali Ali

Customer experience

Learn How to Draw Tutorials

All ratings1,437 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

DrawMate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Learn How to Draw Tutorials

Subscriptions3
  • How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO2 variants$6.991 Month
  • How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO2 variants$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • How to draw lessons & tutorials PRO2 variants$39.99
2 purchases

DrawMate

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month2 variants$6.991 Month
  • 1 year2 variants$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn How to Draw Tutorials free?
Learn How to Draw Tutorials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrawMate free?
DrawMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn How to Draw Tutorials or DrawMate?
DrawMate is rated higher. Learn How to Draw Tutorials averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while DrawMate averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Learn How to Draw Tutorials or DrawMate have ads?
Learn How to Draw Tutorials shows ads; DrawMate does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn How to Draw Tutorials or DrawMate?
Learn How to Draw Tutorials ships an update monthly, and DrawMate every 4 days. Most recently, Learn How to Draw Tutorials was updated on October 15, 2026 and DrawMate on September 28, 2026.

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