Comparison

AR Sketch Drawing vs Pixelux

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

Head to head
About

AR Sketch Drawing

This augmented reality app projects images into real space, allowing users to trace and sketch them using their device's camera. It offers step-by-step tutorials and the ability to import personal images for guided drawing practice.

Highlights
  • AR Tracing Mode
  • Step-by-Step Tutorials
  • Import Custom Images
  • Adjustable Transparency
  • Freeze Frame Mode
  • Zoom & Rotate Controls
Features
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Unleash your creativity with AR Sketch Drawing – the ultimate augmented reality app that helps you draw in the real world! Whether you're a beginner or an artist, you can now trace and sketch anything using your phone or tablet camera as a guide. ● Key Features: AR Tracing Mode – Project images into real space and draw over them with ease. Step-by-Step Tutorials – Learn to draw animals, cartoons, objects, and more. Import Your Own Images – Turn any image into a tracing guide. Adjustable Transparency – Control the visibility of your sketch guide. Freeze Frame Mode – Lock the AR image in place for stable drawing. Zoom & Rotate – Perfect your sketch from any angle. ● Just place your paper, position your camera, and start drawing with on-screen guidance! Perfect for: Artists & hobbyists Kids learning to draw DIY creators Tattoo sketching Calligraphy & lettering No need for a lightbox – just your device and a pencil! ● Auto-renewable Subscription There are two subscription plans - $0.99 per week - $2.99 per month - $24.99 per year - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Terms of Use : https://rakeshapp4.blogspot.com/p/terms-conditions.html - Privacy Policy : https://rakeshapp4.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html

About

Pixelux

This app combines AI-powered idea generation, AR tracing of references, and AI-assisted editing for artists. Project your creations into the real world to visualize them at scale before committing to physical artwork.

Highlights
  • AI-generated drawing ideas
  • AR projection of references
  • AI-assisted artwork editing
  • Scan and edit physical art
  • Visualize finished art in AR
  • 30+ brushes and layer support
  • Full color suite
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Pixelux is the only AR studio that combines AI inspiration, AR tracing, and AI-assisted editing in one place. Every other AR art app does one thing. Pixelux does everything. Not sure what to draw? Let AI generate ideas on the spot. Pick one, project it into the real world through your camera, and start creating. No blank page, no frustration. Already have a subject in mind? Place any reference directly onto your canvas with AR and trace over it at any scale. Whether you are sketching a portrait, studying proportions, or planning a painting, the reference moves with your surface so your hands stay free to draw. Finished a piece and want to take it further? Scan your physical artwork and use AI to test edits, refine details, and explore new directions without touching the original. Your work stays safe. Your ideas stay limitless. Pixelux also lets you place your finished art into the real world at full scale using AR, so you can see exactly how a piece looks in your space before it ever hits the wall. Under the hood you get over 30 brushes, full layer support, and a complete color suite with HSL, RGB, palettes, and custom themes. All the tools a serious artist needs, built into one app. AI tools are available with Pixelux Spark or Studio. Everything else is free. Your hand. Your vision. AI just helps. Terms of Use (EULA): By downloading and using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard Terms of Use. Please review the full Terms of Use (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AR Sketch Drawing4 screens
Pixelux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelux at 5.0 against AR Sketch Drawing's 4.4. Pixelux also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). AR Sketch Drawing's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AR Sketch Drawing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pixelux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Sketch Drawing has 54 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of AR Sketch Drawing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pixelux's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Sketch Drawing ships an update every 6 months, Pixelux every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AR Sketch Drawing versus Pixelux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Sketch DrawingPixelux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (54 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB106 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRakesh BhadaniCruz Cortes LLC

Customer experience

AR Sketch Drawing

All ratings54 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative21.7%

Pixelux

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AR Sketch Drawing

Subscriptions3
  • AR Drawing Pro$0.997 Days
  • AR Drawing Pro$2.991 Month
  • AR Drawing Pro$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Pixelux

Subscriptions2
  • Pixelux Spark$9.997 Days
  • Pixelux Studio$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixelux Plus$7.99

Questions

Is AR Sketch Drawing free?
AR Sketch Drawing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelux free?
Pixelux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Sketch Drawing or Pixelux?
Pixelux is rated higher. AR Sketch Drawing averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Pixelux averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do AR Sketch Drawing or Pixelux have ads?
Neither AR Sketch Drawing nor Pixelux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Sketch Drawing or Pixelux?
AR Sketch Drawing ships an update every 6 months, and Pixelux every 3 weeks. Most recently, AR Sketch Drawing was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pixelux on September 17, 2026.

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