Comparison

AR Drawing vs Quick Draw

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

Head to head
About

AR Drawing

Transform your phone into a drawing tool by projecting images onto surfaces for tracing and coloring. Explore a wide variety of templates and share your creations with friends. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to explore augmented reality art.

Highlights
  • Project images for tracing
  • Trace on paper or any surface
  • Coloring functionality
  • Extensive template library
  • Use phone camera for projection
  • Built-in flashlight
  • Share drawings with friends
Features
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Just trace a projected picture on paper and color it! - Use your phone camera to draw - Lots of templates: Animals, Cars, Nature, Food etc. - Built-in flashlight - Share the result with your friends AR Drawing is an innovative mobile app that allows to create stunning drawings and paintings using augmented reality technology. You can draw anything you want on any surface. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, this app is perfect for unleashing your creativity and exploring new possibilities in art. So why wait? Download AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint today and start creating your own masterpiece! Privacy Policy: https://ar-drawing.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://ar-drawing.com/terms/

About

Quick Draw

Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • LiDAR anchoring
  • Adjustable opacity
  • Scale designs instantly
  • Works on any surface
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful AR tracing projector. Project any image onto a wall, canvas, or sidewalk — no grid lines, no bulky projector, just your screen and your imagination. One-time purchase — no ads, no subscriptions. How it works 1. Tag – Choose any photo and tap your surface. QuickDraw AR locks it in 3-D space using advanced ARKit and LiDAR precision on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro. 2. Tweak – Pinch, rotate, and move to size your reference exactly where you want it. Adjust opacity so your lines stay visible without blocking your view. 3. Trace – Draw naturally while your image stays perfectly anchored — even when you move or step back. Key features * LiDAR-powered precision for rock-solid image anchoring on iPhone Pro & iPad Pro * Works anywhere — walls, sidewalks, canvases, whiteboards, classroom posters * Instantly scale designs—from small sketches to giant murals * Use any photo on your device * Universal purchase — works on both iPhone and iPad * 100% Ad-free. Zero subscriptions. Buy once, create forever. Who’s it for * Parents and kids tracing chalk art or coloring pages * Teachers projecting diagrams or maps in class * Chalk and street artists scaling up sketches outdoors * Muralists and sign painters planning complex layouts * Anyone who loves to draw — faster and easier Why Quick Draw AR? Go from idea to outline in minutes, not hours. QuickDraw AR keeps your reference image steady so you can focus on what matters—the fun of creating. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, fast tracing magic.

Screenshots

AR Drawing4 screens
Quick Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AR Drawing at Free against Quick Draw's $0.99. AR Drawing also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (91K vs 12). Quick Draw's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). On 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

AR Drawing is free to download; Quick Draw costs $0.99 up front. AR Drawing sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per 7 days. Quick Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Drawing holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Drawing has 91K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of AR Drawing's written reviews are positive against 71% of Quick Draw's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Drawing ships an update fortnightly, Quick Draw every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
AR Drawing versus Quick Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR DrawingQuick Draw
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (91K ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#9 — better#71
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDigital Solutions Technologies LimitedAaron Jones

Customer experience

AR Drawing

All ratings91,227 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews2,349 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative65.3%

Quick Draw

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

AR Drawing

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and app freezes
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Inability to exit paid features

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free drawing options
  • Ability to upload and draw own images
  • Improved camera controls and positioning
  • Longer free drawing time

Quick Draw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

AR Drawing

Subscriptions14
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week$3.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$5.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week$6.007 Days
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  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week$7.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$7.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week$8.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$9.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week7 Days trial$9.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium$9.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • AR Drawing Premium - 1 Week3 Days trial$11.007 Days
  • AR Drawing Pro - 1 Year3 Days trial$35.001 Year
  • AR Drawing Pro - 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • AR Drawing Pro - 1 Year1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • AR Drawing Premium$19.00
  • AR Drawing Premium$29.00
None

Quick Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Drawing free?
AR Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Draw free?
Quick Draw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Drawing or Quick Draw?
AR Drawing is rated higher. AR Drawing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while Quick Draw averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do AR Drawing or Quick Draw have ads?
AR Drawing shows ads; Quick Draw does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Drawing or Quick Draw?
AR Drawing ships an update fortnightly, and Quick Draw every 3 months. Most recently, AR Drawing was updated on October 19, 2026 and Quick Draw on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, AR Drawing or Quick Draw?
AR Drawing currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Quick Draw at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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