# ArtLoop AR vs Drawly

The clearest difference is rating: Drawly at 4.5 against ArtLoop AR's 2.5. Drawly also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 2). ArtLoop AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drawly sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. ArtLoop AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drawly holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drawly has 6.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ArtLoop AR ships an update every 11 months, Drawly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArtLoop AR | Drawly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artloop-ar-step-by-step/id6745257999/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawly-learn-to-draw-together/id6746277626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anhelina Denezhko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777109997) | [Capti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743163764) |

## What reviewers say

### ArtLoop AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artloop-ar-step-by-step/id6745257999)

Learn to sketch and draw with animated, step-by-step tutorials enhanced by augmented reality. Visualize lessons on any surface and master proportions and placement with this intuitive drawing assistant.

**Highlights:** Sequential animated tutorials, Augmented Reality helper, Creative templates, Intuitive interface, Artistic variety, Mastering proportions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drawly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawly-learn-to-draw-together/id6746277626)

This app offers a fun and creative way to learn drawing, either solo or with friends. It provides weekly drawing lessons and challenges, allowing users to express themselves and improve their art skills in a friendly community environment.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer drawing rooms, Weekly drawing lessons, Step-by-step drawing guides, Drawing challenges, Progress tracking, Artistic expression

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription with trial | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $18.49 | per 3 months |
| Annual Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.49 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.49 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $44.49 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $58.90 | per year |
| 10 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Encourages creativity
- 👍 Positive and encouraging community
- 👍 Helpful step-by-step guides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app issues
- 💰 Concerns about pricing

**Reported bugs**

- App downloaded itself onto device
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to draw with random people
- Expand drawing options beyond just animals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArtLoop AR free?

ArtLoop AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drawly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ArtLoop AR or Drawly?

Drawly is rated higher. ArtLoop AR averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Drawly averages 4.5 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do ArtLoop AR or Drawly have ads?

Neither ArtLoop AR nor Drawly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArtLoop AR or Drawly?

ArtLoop AR ships an update every 11 months, and Drawly weekly. Most recently, ArtLoop AR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Drawly on October 30, 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.*