Pixelux vs AR Draw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
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.
- Augmented reality tracing
- Step-by-step drawing lessons
- Lessons by difficulty
- Wide variety of subjects
- Continuously updated library
- Save and review progress
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Pixelux | AR Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 96.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 494 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cruz Cortes LLC | VAN ANH HOANG |
Customer experience
Pixelux
AR Draw
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
Pixelux
- Pixelux Spark$9.997 Days
- Pixelux Studio$19.991 Month
- Pixelux Plus$7.99
AR Draw
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly$29.991 Year









