Comparison

Pixelux vs Quick Draw

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

Head to head
About

Pixelux

This app combines AI-powered idea generation, AR tracing of references, and AI-assisted editing for artists. Project your creations into the real world to visualize them at scale before committing to physical artwork.

Highlights
  • AI-generated drawing ideas
  • AR projection of references
  • AI-assisted artwork editing
  • Scan and edit physical art
  • Visualize finished art in AR
  • 30+ brushes and layer support
  • Full color suite
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Pixelux is the only AR studio that combines AI inspiration, AR tracing, and AI-assisted editing in one place. Every other AR art app does one thing. Pixelux does everything. Not sure what to draw? Let AI generate ideas on the spot. Pick one, project it into the real world through your camera, and start creating. No blank page, no frustration. Already have a subject in mind? Place any reference directly onto your canvas with AR and trace over it at any scale. Whether you are sketching a portrait, studying proportions, or planning a painting, the reference moves with your surface so your hands stay free to draw. Finished a piece and want to take it further? Scan your physical artwork and use AI to test edits, refine details, and explore new directions without touching the original. Your work stays safe. Your ideas stay limitless. Pixelux also lets you place your finished art into the real world at full scale using AR, so you can see exactly how a piece looks in your space before it ever hits the wall. Under the hood you get over 30 brushes, full layer support, and a complete color suite with HSL, RGB, palettes, and custom themes. All the tools a serious artist needs, built into one app. AI tools are available with Pixelux Spark or Studio. Everything else is free. Your hand. Your vision. AI just helps. Terms of Use (EULA): By downloading and using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard Terms of Use. Please review the full Terms of Use (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quick Draw

Transform your device into an AR projector to trace any image onto surfaces like walls or canvases. Anchor images in 3D space and adjust them for seamless drawing. Ideal for artists, educators, and families looking to simplify the tracing process.

Highlights
  • AR image projection
  • LiDAR anchoring
  • Adjustable opacity
  • Scale designs instantly
  • Works on any surface
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful AR tracing projector. Project any image onto a wall, canvas, or sidewalk—no grid lines, no bulky projector, just your screen and your imagination. One-time purchase — no ads How it works 1. Tag – Choose any photo and tap your surface. QuickDraw AR locks it in 3-D space using Apple’s ARKit and LiDAR (when available). 2. Tweak – Pinch, rotate, and move to size your reference exactly where you want it. Adjust opacity so your lines stay visible without blocking your view. 3. Trace – Draw naturally while your image stays perfectly anchored—even when you move or step back. Key features * LiDAR precision for rock-solid image anchoring on supported devices * Works anywhere—walls, sidewalks, canvases, whiteboards, classroom posters * Instantly scale designs—from small sketches to giant murals * Use any photo on your device * Universal purchase—works on both iPhone and iPad * No ads. No subscriptions. Just one-time purchase. Who’s it for * Parents and kids tracing chalk art or coloring pages * Teachers projecting diagrams or maps in class * Chalk and street artists scaling up sketches outdoors * Muralists and sign painters planning complex layouts * Anyone who loves to draw—faster and easier Why Quick Draw AR? Go from idea to outline in minutes, not hours. QuickDraw AR keeps your reference image steady so you can focus on what matters—the fun of creating. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just pure, fast tracing magic.

Screenshots

Pixelux4 screens
Quick Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pixelux at Free against Quick Draw's $0.99. Pixelux also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Quick Draw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pixelux is free to download; Quick Draw costs $0.99 up front. Pixelux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Quick Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pixelux's written reviews are positive against 71% of Quick Draw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixelux ships an update every 3 weeks, Quick Draw every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pixelux versus Quick Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixeluxQuick Draw
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings912 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#39 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCruz Cortes LLCAaron Jones

Customer experience

Pixelux

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quick Draw

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixelux

Subscriptions2
  • Pixelux Spark$9.997 Days
  • Pixelux Studio$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixelux Plus$7.99
None

Quick Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixelux free?
Pixelux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Draw free?
Quick Draw costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixelux or Quick Draw?
Pixelux is rated higher. Pixelux averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Quick Draw averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Pixelux or Quick Draw have ads?
Neither Pixelux nor Quick Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixelux or Quick Draw?
Pixelux ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quick Draw every 2 months. Most recently, Pixelux was updated on September 17, 2026 and Quick Draw on September 9, 2026.

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