# DrawBuddy vs Doodler

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doodler at none against DrawBuddy's 11. Doodler also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Doodler asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawBuddy | Doodler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **481** | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bohdan Hlushko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622883946) | [Elliot Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/991432050) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Doodler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodler/id6738718808)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawBuddy free?

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

### Is Doodler free?

Doodler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DrawBuddy or Doodler have ads?

Neither DrawBuddy nor Doodler shows ads.

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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.*