Comparison

DrawKit vs Perler Bead Studio

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

Head to head
About

DrawKit

Learn to draw with augmented reality guides overlaid on your paper. Access over 1000 tutorials for various subjects, from animals to anime characters. Adjust settings for precise tracing and improve your artistic skills quickly.

Highlights
  • AR camera overlay for drawing guides
  • 1000+ step-by-step tutorials
  • Beginner to advanced difficulty levels
  • Customizable tracing controls (opacity, flip, lock)
  • Save and share artwork
  • Unlimited access with subscription
Features
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Transform Your Phone Into a Drawing Teacher Learn to draw like a pro with DrawKit - the revolutionary AR app that uses your camera to guide you step-by-step through hundreds of drawing tutorials. Why DrawKit Works: • AR Camera Magic - See drawing guides overlaid on your paper through your phone's camera • 1000+ Tutorials - Animals, anime, cartoons, games, and movie characters • Step-by-Step Learning - Master techniques from basic shapes to detailed artwork • Perfect Your Technique - Adjust opacity, flip, rotate, and lock guides for precision • Instant Results - See improvement from your very first session Key Features: AR Overlay Technology - Revolutionary camera-based drawing experience Progressive Difficulty - Beginner to advanced tutorials Multiple Categories - Animals, Anime, Cartoons, Games, Comics & Movies Customizable Controls - Opacity slider, flip, flash, and lock features Save & Share - Capture your artwork and share with friends Premium Access - Unlimited tutorials with subscription Perfect For: • Aspiring artists wanting to improve quickly • Parents seeking educational apps for kids • Anyone who's always wanted to learn to draw • Art students looking for guided practice • Creative hobbyists of all skill levels How It Works: 1. Choose from 1000+ step-by-step tutorials 2. Point your camera at your paper 3. Follow the AR overlay guide 4. Adjust settings for perfect tracing 5. Save and share your masterpiece Why Users Love DrawKit: "Finally learned to draw anime characters!" - Sarah M. "My 8-year-old is drawing better than me now!" - Mike T. "The AR overlay is genius - so much easier than YouTube tutorials" - Emma K. Try 3 Free Sessions Download now and start your drawing journey with 3 free tutorial sessions. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to our complete library. Privacy & Safety Your camera is only used for AR overlay - no images are stored or shared. Legal Privacy Policy: https://privacy.drawkit.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our privacy policy and terms of use. Note: This app requires iOS 16.0 or later. Camera access required for AR drawing experience.

About

Perler Bead Studio

Features
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Design pixel-perfect Perler bead patterns on your iPhone or iPad! CREATE • Draw with brush, eraser, bucket fill, eyedropper, line, rectangle & ellipse tools • 14/29/58/100 grid presets or custom sizes up to 100×100 • Import photos and convert them to bead patterns with color matching & dithering • Undo/redo with unlimited history, autosave drafts CRAFT • 120 bead colors across multiple brand systems (Perler, Hama, Artkal codes) • Color usage statistics & shopping list for real beads • Ironing simulation to preview the fused result • Export printable PDF patterns with color charts 3D & SHARE • Export your creations as STL / OBJ / 3MF files for 3D printing • Share patterns as compact template codes via chat apps • Record your creative process and share videos • Daily challenges & achievements Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DrawKit4 screens
Perler Bead Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

DrawKit and Perler Bead Studio are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DrawKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Perler Bead Studio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DrawKit versus Perler Bead Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawKitPerler Bead Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtsem MarkhelFuzhou Jiku Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DrawKit

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
5 purchases

Perler Bead Studio

One-time5
  • Transparent Color Pack$1.99
  • Glow & Neon Color Pack$1.99
  • Pearl Color Pack$1.99
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  • Classic Color Pack$2.99
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is DrawKit free?
DrawKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perler Bead Studio free?
Perler Bead Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrawKit or Perler Bead Studio have ads?
Neither DrawKit nor Perler Bead Studio shows ads.

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