# Artmate vs Avatar Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Artmate at 78% against Avatar Maker's 27%. Artmate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). Avatar Maker's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Artmate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Avatar Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Artmate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artmate has 19K ratings behind it against 535, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Artmate's written reviews are positive against 27% of Avatar Maker's.

Artmate ships an update every 2 weeks, Avatar Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artmate | Avatar Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artmate-drawing-together/id6744084538/reviews)** | [2.3 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-maker-oc-creator/id6760891694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 535 |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #110 |
| Size | 182 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Braly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637078418) | [Nam Tran Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823171023) |

## What reviewers say

### Artmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artmate-drawing-together/id6744084538)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #173 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app allows two people to draw the same picture together in real time on a shared canvas. It offers guided, step-by-step lessons for various topics, making learning to draw collaborative and fun. Finished creations can be saved as images and time-lapse videos.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer drawing, Shared canvas experience, Step-by-step guided lessons, Private room creation, Save and share finished art, Time-lapse video creation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| AM yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Fireworks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oil | $0.99 | one-time |
| gift.tier2.prod | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spray | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sakura | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ability to trace art
- 👍 Provides good art to trace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads
- 🚫 Multiplayer mode costs money
- 🐛 Drawing controls are not working properly
- 🚫 Game is nothing like the advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Drawing tools not functioning as expected
- Ads blocking the screen and interfering with usage

**Requested features**

- Make multiplayer mode free
- Add more art options to trace
- Improve drawing controls and responsiveness


### Avatar Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-maker-oc-creator/id6760891694)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Design unique characters and avatars with extensive customization options. Choose from various styles, outfits, and accessories to bring your creative ideas to life. Save and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Personal avatar maker, Customize face, hair, outfits, accessories, Multiple styles (cute, cool, fantasy), Discover and get inspired by characters, Save and share creations

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime - Avatar Maker | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artmate free?

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

### Is Avatar Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artmate or Avatar Maker?

Artmate is rated higher. Artmate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Avatar Maker averages 2.3 from 535 ratings.

### Do Artmate or Avatar Maker have ads?

Avatar Maker shows ads; Artmate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Artmate or Avatar Maker?

Artmate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Avatar Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Artmate was updated on November 10, 2026 and Avatar Maker on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Artmate or Avatar Maker?

Artmate currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Avatar Maker at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*