# DrawUp vs Trace Drawing app

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrawUp at 51% against Trace Drawing app's 0%. DrawUp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 7). Trace Drawing app's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawUp sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Trace Drawing app sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrawUp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrawUp has 6.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of DrawUp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Trace Drawing app's.

DrawUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Trace Drawing app fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawUp | Trace Drawing app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawup-learn-to-draw-artwork/id6479185795/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-app/id6759525679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outlane, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624466681) | [丽东 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/439223469) |

## 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


### Trace Drawing app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-drawing-app/id6759525679)

Practice drawing characters by tracing over provided templates. Improve your line control, proportions, and facial features with various drawing tools and reference styles. Save and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Character tracing templates, Multiple drawing tools, Customizable color palette, Adjustable stroke width, Undo/Redo functionality, Pan and zoom for detail, Export and share artwork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pro_user | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawUp free?

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

### Is Trace Drawing app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrawUp or Trace Drawing app?

DrawUp is rated higher. DrawUp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Trace Drawing app averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do DrawUp or Trace Drawing app have ads?

Neither DrawUp nor Trace Drawing app shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrawUp or Trace Drawing app?

DrawUp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trace Drawing app fortnightly. Most recently, DrawUp was updated on November 8, 2026 and Trace Drawing app 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.*