# Drawing cup vs Origami AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drawing cup at 67% against Origami AR's 13%. Drawing cup also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0). Origami AR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawing cup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Origami AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drawing cup holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Drawing cup's written reviews are positive against 13% of Origami AR's.

Drawing cup ships an update monthly, Origami AR every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drawing cup | Origami AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-cup-learn-drawing/id6497056577/reviews)** | [2.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-ar-step-by-step-fold/id6798914440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#142** |
| Size | 74 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KASIM CAN CAKICI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218167) | [GEARVN TRADING COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821160309) |

## What reviewers say

### Drawing cup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-cup-learn-drawing/id6497056577)

Learn to draw anything from anime characters to realistic portraits with guided, step-by-step projections. Import your own photos and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing guidance, Rich template library, Import own photos, Adjust line opacity, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $3.99 | per month |
| All Access | $9.99 | per year |


### Origami AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-ar-step-by-step-fold/id6798914440)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Learn paper folding with augmented reality guidance. Point your camera at paper to see folds appear in 3D, or use classic step-by-step instructions. Offers over 100 models for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality fold guidance, 3D model previews, Over 100 origami models, Beginner-friendly designs, Offline access, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drawing cup free?

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

### Is Origami AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drawing cup or Origami AR?

Drawing cup is rated higher. Drawing cup averages 4.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Origami AR averages 2.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Drawing cup or Origami AR have ads?

Both Drawing cup and Origami AR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drawing cup or Origami AR?

Drawing cup ships an update monthly, and Origami AR every 3 days. Most recently, Drawing cup was updated on November 8, 2026 and Origami AR on November 10, 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.*
