# How to Draw, Step by step vs VanDraw

The clearest difference is monetization model: VanDraw at freemium against How to Draw, Step by step's subscription. VanDraw also leads on chart position (#129 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.

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.

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.

How to Draw, Step by step ships an update every 11 days, VanDraw weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | How to Draw, Step by step | VanDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-draw-step-by-step/id6478631516/reviews) | **[4.6 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandraw/id6803028658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 414 |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#129** |
| Size | 230 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jale Balci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822725899) | [VanDraw](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803028660) |

## What reviewers say

### How to Draw, Step by step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-draw-step-by-step/id6478631516)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Draw weekly 3D | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| How to draw | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing app Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Ar drawing | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Drawing Projector Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Drawing app Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Learn How to Draw, easily | $24.99 | per month |
| Learn to draw step by step | $24.99 | per year |
| How to draw with projector | $34.99 | per year |
| How to draw with projector | $44.99 | per year |
| Sketches for drawing | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super easy to use
- 👍 Helps with drawing
- 🎨 Allows searching for drawings
- 💡 Step-by-step drawing guides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for core features
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes often
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to zoom in on drawings
- More free drawing tools
- Offline drawing mode


### VanDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandraw/id6803028658)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VanDraw Pro | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| VanDraw Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VanDraw Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VanDraw Pro | $7.00 | per 7 days |
| VanDraw Pro | $9.00 | per 7 days |
| VanDraw Pro | $9.00 | per 7 days |
| VanDraw Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| VanDraw Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| VanDraw Pro Lifetime | $29.00 | one-time |
| VanDraw Pro Lifetime | $50.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and VanDraw on October 29, 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.*