# DrawUp vs Vimi

The clearest difference is ads: DrawUp at none against Vimi's shown. DrawUp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 1K). Vimi's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawUp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Vimi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrawUp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrawUp has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of DrawUp's written reviews are positive against 58% of Vimi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DrawUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Vimi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawUp | Vimi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawup-learn-to-draw-artwork/id6479185795/reviews)** | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimi-my-math-tutor/id6748574236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 144 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outlane, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624466681) | [VIMI ADAPTIVE LEARNING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826373818) |

## What reviewers say

### DrawUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawup-learn-to-draw-artwork/id6479185795)

Learn to draw with interactive, step-by-step tutorials suitable for all skill levels. This app offers a user-friendly interface and a wide variety of lessons, from characters to landscapes, allowing you to practice with your finger or a stylus.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing tutorials, User-friendly interface, Lessons for all levels, Interactive exercises, Finger or stylus drawing support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrawUp Premium - 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| DrawUp Premium - 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| DrawUp Premium - 1 Week | $9.00 | per 7 days |
| DrawUp Premium - 1 Week | $9.00 | per 7 days |
| DrawUp Premium - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| DrawUp Premium - 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| DrawUp Premium - 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| DrawUp Premium - 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| DrawUp Premium - 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Enjoyable drawing experience
- 🎨 Helpful for improving drawing skills
- 🤩 Fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywalls and subscriptions
- 🤖 AI-generated drawings instead of user's own
- 📝 Lack of customization and control over drawings

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings not matching user's handwriting
- Issues with deleting or modifying drawings

**Requested features**

- More free content and features
- Ability to edit and customize drawings
- Improved drawing tools and functionality


### Vimi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimi-my-math-tutor/id6748574236)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This AI-powered math tutor creates personalized learning paths to help users master math concepts. It offers adaptive lessons, clear explanations, and engaging exercises tailored to school curricula, making learning approachable and fun.

**Highlights:** Personalized learning paths, Adaptive lessons, Curriculum-aligned content, Clear explanations, Engaging exercises, Instant feedback and solutions, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vimi Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| summer_promotion | $19.99 | per month |
| Vimi Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Vimi Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Vimi monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Vimi Monthly Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Vimi Quarterly Premium | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Vimi 3 months subscription | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Vimi Annual Premium | $94.90 | per year |
| Vimi Premium Annual | $154.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawUp free?

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

### Is Vimi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrawUp or Vimi?

DrawUp is rated higher. DrawUp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Vimi averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do DrawUp or Vimi have ads?

Vimi shows ads; DrawUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, DrawUp or Vimi?

DrawUp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vimi every 9 days. Most recently, DrawUp was updated on November 4, 2026 and Vimi on November 5, 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.*