Comparison

AmberPaint vs Shadow Draw

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

Head to head
About

AmberPaint

Create dynamic digital art with animated brushstrokes that bring your creations to life. This app offers extensive customization for brushes, supports stylus input, and allows for high-quality video or image sequence exports. It's designed for artists of all levels to explore new creative dimensions.

Highlights
  • Animated motion brushes
  • Customizable brush controls
  • Image import for backgrounds
  • Stylus and Apple Pencil support
  • High-quality video export
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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AmberPaint: Motion-Powered Digital Art AmberPaint redefines creativity with motion brushes—each stroke is animated, bringing your artwork to life with expressive movement. Whether you're a digital painter, concept artist, motion designer, or just an amateur who loves to draw, AmberPaint helps you create dynamic visuals like never before. Key Features: • Motion Brushes – Every brushstroke animates with fluid motion, adding life and depth to your art
 • Custom Brush Controls – Fine-tune color, length, width, depth, speed, amplitude, and more for precise effects
 • Image Import – Load photos or illustrations to use as backgrounds or drawing foundations
 • Stylus Support – Optimized for Apple Pencil and other styluses for responsive, pressure-sensitive drawing
 • High-Quality Export – Save your animated artworks as high-resolution videos or image sequences
 • Essential Tools – Undo/Redo, eraser, color picker, and more to streamline your workflow
 • Project Management – Save and organize your projects reliably for continued work anytime
 • Intuitive UI – A clean, creative-first interface that keeps you focused on what matters most—your art From animated illustrations to concept art in motion, AmberPaint empowers creators of all levels to explore new creative dimensions with precision and style. Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Privacy policy: https://alvicomp.ee/privacy Terms of use: https://alvicomp.ee/terms_of_use

About

Shadow Draw

Features
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Shadow Art Studio is a sophisticated drawing application that transforms digital art creation with dynamic shadow effects, particle animations, and layered compositions. Designed for artists and designers, it offers a unique canvas where every stroke comes alive with depth, texture, and movement. Key Features: Advanced Drawing Tools: Specialized brushes (Neon, Lightning, Calligraphy, Spray) Realistic textures (Canvas, Paper, Metal, Fabric) Precision tools (Pen, Technical, Fine) Signature Shadow Effects: Multi-layered shadow system Customizable glow, depth, and 3D effects Preset styles (Neon Glow, Fire, Ice, Embossed) Dynamic Animations: Animated strokes (Pulse, Wave, Flicker, Rotation) Particle effects (Sparkles, Fire, Snow, Magic) Frame-by-frame animation studio Professional Workflow: Layer management with blending modes Unlimited undo/redo history Export options (PNG, SVG, GIF, Video) Immersive Canvas: Zoomable workspace with grid overlay Dynamic gradient backgrounds Responsive touch gestures Ideal For: Digital artists seeking unique visual styles Illustrators creating dynamic compositions Designers prototyping UI with depth effects Educators teaching lighting and texture principles Technical Innovation: Built entirely in SwiftUI Custom rendering engine for shadows and textures Real-time particle system Optimized for performance on Apple platforms Experience: Shadow Art Studio transforms digital drawing into an immersive experience where strokes cast realistic shadows, textures respond to light, and artworks pulse with life. Create anything from subtle textured illustrations to glowing neon masterpieces - all with intuitive controls designed for artistic expression. Start to enjoy drawing within the shadows today!

Screenshots

AmberPaint4 screens
Shadow Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Draw at none against AmberPaint's 3. Shadow Draw also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price and device support 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. AmberPaint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Shadow Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AmberPaint versus Shadow Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmberPaintShadow Draw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALVICOMP OUElliot Williams

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AmberPaint

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
None

Shadow Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmberPaint free?
AmberPaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Draw free?
Shadow Draw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AmberPaint or Shadow Draw have ads?
AmberPaint shows ads; Shadow Draw does not.

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