Comparison

How to Draw, Step by step vs VanDraw

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

Head to head
About

How to Draw, Step by step

Learn to draw with this app that uses your phone's camera as a projector. Transform photos into sketches, create stickers, and even generate AI-powered drawing ideas from text descriptions. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

Highlights
  • Camera projector for drawing
  • AI-powered sketch generator
  • Photo to sketch conversion
  • Sticker maker
  • Background remover
  • Coloring book feature
  • Real-time drawing recording
Features
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How to Draw helps you learn how to draw! Use your phone's camera as a projector to draw. How to Draw is a meticulously designed drawing application aimed at pushing the boundaries of your creativity. This unique app allows you to elevate your drawing skills from beginner to advanced levels. It includes drawings that even master artists, drawing enthusiasts, tattoo artists, art school students, and those who have never drawn before can enjoy. Learn to draw with AI With the How to Draw app, you can use AI to do the following: - Sticker Maker: Turn your photos into eye-catching stickers. - Photo to Sketch: Transform your photos into sketches and use the projector feature to draw them on paper using your phone's camera. - Background Remover: Flawlessly remove the background from your photos and draw anything you want in the background! - Enhance Old Photos: Improve the quality of your photos for drawing! - AI-Powered Drawing Sketches: One of the standout features of Ar Drawing is its AI-powered drawing sketch generator. Simply describe what you want to see—for example, "a white-haired man playing soccer"—and the AI will provide a drawing sketch that matches your description. This feature allows users to bring their imagination to life effortlessly. Enjoyable Drawing Experience: Ar Drawing, with its user-friendly interface, is easy to use. From beginners to professional artists, everyone can work on various drawing sketches and unleash their creativity. Lightbox and Projector Features: Drawing becomes incredibly easy with custom lightbox and projector features. You can follow step-by-step drawings on ready-made sketches. The art school is now in your pocket, allowing everyone, even those who have never drawn before, to create art. Coloring Book Category: Ar Drawing offers users a Coloring Book Category where they can step into colorful worlds. You can color ready-made drawings, create your color palette, and add a unique touch to your art. Record Your Work in Real-Time: While drawing, you can record videos of your work to track your progress. Save and Share: Save your works and share them on social media platforms! Ar Drawing makes it easy and fun to share your art with friends and the world. Explore the world of art with Ar Drawing, unleash your creativity, and share your unique drawings with the world. Download it now and embark on an art-filled journey! PRIVACY POLICY: Read our privacy policy here: https://draw.findbluapp.com/privacy-policy TERMS OF USE: Get more information about our terms and conditions here: https://draw.findbluapp.com/terms-of-use PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION: How to Draw app offers an automatically renewable subscription. The subscription will renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Subscriptions can be managed by the user at any time, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to Account Settings after the purchase. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. If a subscription with a free trial is initiated, charges will be made unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the trial period. CONTACT US: Do you have any questions or feedback that would contribute to development? Reach out to us at: support@findbluapp.com

About

VanDraw

Learn to draw by tracing outlines projected onto paper from your phone. Guided lessons and a large library of images make it easy for anyone to create their own artwork.

Highlights
  • Trace outlines from photos or library
  • Guided drawing lessons with voice prompts
  • Save progress in guided lessons
  • Library of hundreds of images
  • Use your own photos
  • Camera tools for steady projection
Features
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Ever wished you could draw like your favorite artists? With VanDraw, you can — no talent required. Pick a picture, point your phone at a sheet of paper, and the outline appears right on the page. Follow the lines with your pencil. A few minutes later you're holding a real drawing, made by your own hand. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a picture from the library — or use your own photo. 2. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper. 3. VanDraw shows the picture on top of your sheet as a clean outline. Trace what you see, at your own pace. WHAT'S INSIDE • Guided lessons. The next stroke lights up on your sheet and a voice explains it. Steps go in order, and your progress is saved along the way. • A library of hundreds of pictures, sorted by category: anime, animals, places and nature, minimalist line art, characters and cartoons. • Your own photos. Any photo becomes an outline you can project onto paper and trace. • Camera tools that keep the picture steady: image lock, zoom, flashlight, autofocus and opacity control. WHO IT'S FOR • Adults who say "I can't draw." You don't need talent to start — the app leads, you follow, and the result is one you'll want to show someone. • Anime and manga fans who want their favorite characters to come out looking like their favorite characters. The lines are right there on your sheet, so the proportions hold. • Kids and parents. Here the screen is a tool, not the entertainment. The child draws with their own hand, and what remains is a real drawing on real paper. WHY IT WORKS Tracing is how artists have learned for centuries. When your hand repeats a line, it remembers the movement, and each drawing makes the next one easier. Nothing here stays behind glass: every picture you finish lives in your sketchbook, not in a file. Put a sheet of paper on the table, open VanDraw and see what you can draw today. Terms of Use: https://vandraw.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://vandraw.com/privacy/

Screenshots

How to Draw, Step by step4 screens
VanDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: VanDraw at freemium against How to Draw, Step by step's subscription. VanDraw also leads on chart position (#159 vs unranked). How to Draw, Step by step's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 38%) and ratings volume (3K vs 414). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. How to Draw, Step by step sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and VanDraw sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for How to Draw, Step by step against 4.6 for VanDraw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: How to Draw, Step by step has 3K ratings behind it against 414, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of How to Draw, Step by step's written reviews are positive against 38% of VanDraw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

How to Draw, Step by step ships an update every 11 days, VanDraw weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
How to Draw, Step by step versus VanDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHow to Draw, Step by stepVanDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3K ratings)4.6 (414 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better414
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB126 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJale BalciVanDraw

Customer experience

How to Draw, Step by step

All ratings2,734 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative43.1%

VanDraw

All ratings405 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

Bugs and requests

How to Draw, Step by step

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't see drawings clearly
  • Free trial doesn't work as expected
  • Camera feature locked behind paywall

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to zoom in on drawings
  • More free drawing tools
  • Offline drawing mode

VanDraw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

How to Draw, Step by step

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly plan$3.997 Days
  • Draw weekly 3D3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • How to draw$6.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Drawing app Weekly7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Ar drawing3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Drawing Projector Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Drawing app Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Learn How to Draw, easily3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Learn to draw step by step3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • How to draw with projector3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • How to draw with projector3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Sketches for drawing$49.991 Year
10 purchases

VanDraw

Subscriptions8
  • VanDraw Pro$5.007 Days
  • VanDraw Pro$6.997 Days
  • VanDraw Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • VanDraw Pro7 Days trial$7.007 Days
  • VanDraw Pro$9.007 Days
  • VanDraw Pro3 Days trial$9.007 Days
  • VanDraw Pro$34.991 Year
  • VanDraw Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • VanDraw Pro Lifetime$29.00
  • VanDraw Pro Lifetime$50.00

Questions

Is How to Draw, Step by step free?
How to Draw, Step by step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VanDraw free?
VanDraw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, How to Draw, Step by step or VanDraw?
VanDraw is rated higher. How to Draw, Step by step averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while VanDraw averages 4.6 from 414 ratings.
Do How to Draw, Step by step or VanDraw have ads?
Neither How to Draw, Step by step nor VanDraw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, How to Draw, Step by step or VanDraw?
How to Draw, Step by step ships an update every 11 days, and VanDraw weekly. Most recently, How to Draw, Step by step was updated on October 27, 2026 and VanDraw on October 29, 2026.

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