# DrawBuddy vs Drawing on the screen

The clearest difference is monetization model: Drawing on the screen at free with in-app purchases against DrawBuddy's subscription. Drawing on the screen also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). DrawBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (483 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawBuddy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Drawing on the screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrawBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrawBuddy has 483 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DrawBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Drawing on the screen monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawBuddy | Drawing on the screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-on-the-screen/id6751409785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **483** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 4 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) | [Karaleuski Stanislau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718224284) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 | $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


### Drawing on the screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-on-the-screen/id6751409785)

This app offers a straightforward way to draw, paint, and sketch directly on your device's screen. It provides a variety of tools like pencils, brushes, and markers, along with a color palette, making it suitable for both quick doodles and detailed artworks.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, Pencils, brushes, and markers, Color palette, Sketching and doodling support, Fast saving and export, Adjustable brush settings

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing on the screen PRO | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawBuddy free?

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

### Is Drawing on the screen free?

Drawing on the screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DrawBuddy or Drawing on the screen?

DrawBuddy is rated higher. DrawBuddy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while Drawing on the screen averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do DrawBuddy or Drawing on the screen have ads?

Neither DrawBuddy nor Drawing on the screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrawBuddy or Drawing on the screen?

DrawBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drawing on the screen monthly. Most recently, DrawBuddy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Drawing on the screen on November 8, 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.*