Comparison

Pixelux vs AR 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

AR Draw

Learn to draw with augmented reality. Project images onto paper to trace and practice. Offers guided lessons for all skill levels and a wide variety of subjects. Save your progress and explore new content regularly.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality tracing
  • Step-by-step drawing lessons
  • Lessons by difficulty
  • Wide variety of subjects
  • Continuously updated library
  • Save and review progress
Features
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AR Drawing - Trace Anything makes learning to draw simple and enjoyable. With advanced Augmented Reality technology, you can trace, practice, and improve your skills step by step. All you need is paper, a pencil, and your phone. Why choose AR Drawing? Cutting-edge AR technology: Project images onto your paper so you can trace outlines and capture proportions with ease. Lessons by difficulty: Choose from easy, medium, and advanced drawings, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Step-by-Step Drawing Lessons: Follow guided tutorials that break each picture into clear steps, helping you grow your skills with confidence. Wide variety of subjects: Anime, animals, portraits, landscapes, or even your own photos. Continuously updated library: New lessons and templates added regularly so there’s always something new to explore. Save and review your progress: Keep your artworks in a personal gallery and track how much you’ve improved. Who is AR Drawing for? Beginners who want to start drawing with confidence. Kids and students looking for a fun and effective way to practice. Anime and manga fans eager to learn their favorite styles. Teachers and parents searching for an engaging tool to teach art. With AR Drawing, every blank page becomes an opportunity. Start small, trace what you love, and watch your creativity grow step by step. Download AR Drawing - Trace Anything today and unlock a smarter, more inspiring way to draw. You can start an auto-renewable subscription to unlock full access. The payment will be charged to your iTunes account once you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price, with the duration depending on the plan you select (weekly, monthly, or yearly), unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal at any time in your account settings. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/ardrawingdrawinganything/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ardrawingdrawinganything/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pixelux4 screens
AR Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pixelux at freemium against AR Draw's subscription. Pixelux also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). AR Draw's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Pixelux sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and AR Draw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixelux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pixelux's written reviews are positive against 97% of AR Draw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixelux ships an update every 3 weeks, AR Draw every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixelux versus AR Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixeluxAR Draw
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.8% of reviews
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB494 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCruz Cortes LLCVAN ANH HOANG

Customer experience

Pixelux

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

AR Draw

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pixelux

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AR Draw

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • None mentioned

Requested features

1 request
  • None mentioned

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixelux

Subscriptions2
  • Pixelux Spark$9.997 Days
  • Pixelux Studio$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pixelux Plus$7.99
3 purchases

AR Draw

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixelux free?
Pixelux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Draw free?
AR Draw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixelux or AR Draw?
Pixelux is rated higher. Pixelux averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while AR Draw averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Pixelux or AR Draw have ads?
Neither Pixelux nor AR Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixelux or AR Draw?
Pixelux ships an update every 3 weeks, and AR Draw every 7 months. Most recently, Pixelux was updated on October 24, 2026 and AR Draw on October 28, 2026.

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