Comparison

Drawee vs Drawing Grid Guide

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

Head to head
About

Drawee

Transform your phone into a drawing projector to trace any image onto paper. Simply set up your phone, choose a template or photo, and trace the projected lines. Build real drawing skills without needing special equipment or classes.

Highlights
  • AR projection for virtual outlines
  • Photo to sketch conversion
  • Adjustable line opacity
  • Built-in flashlight
  • Step-by-step drawing guides
  • Focus Mode for uninterrupted drawing
Features
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Turn your phone into a smart projector and trace any drawing onto real paper. No tablet, no stylus, no classes — just your phone, a sheet of paper and a pencil. HOW IT WORKS — 3 STEPS 1. Place your phone on a cup or stand above a sheet of paper. 2. Pick a template from the library, or turn your own photo into an outline. 3. Trace the projected lines with any pencil or pen. That's it. Your hand does the drawing, so the skill you build is real. WHAT YOU CAN DRAW Hundreds of ready templates across the categories people actually draw: – Anime & cartoon characters – Animals, pets & nature – Aesthetic sketches & easy doodles – Food, cars & architecture Or import any picture from your gallery — Drawee converts it into a clean, traceable outline in seconds. FEATURES • AR projection — virtual outlines land on paper, canvas or any flat surface • Photo to sketch — any image becomes a template you can trace • Opacity control — make lines as faint or bold as you need • Built-in flashlight — trace comfortably in low light • Step-by-step guides — build hand control and clean outlines from scratch • Focus Mode — protect your drawing time and keep your streak alive WHO IT'S FOR Complete beginners who were told they "can't draw". Kids and teens who want to make something with their hands. Experienced artists who need a fast, accurate way to transfer a reference onto paper. WHY PEOPLE STICK WITH IT • The cheapest way to practise sketching — no tablet, no course, no supplies beyond paper and a pencil • A finished drawing on day one, not after ten lessons • A daily creative habit that lowers stress instead of adding screen time Unleash your inner artist today. Download Drawee and make your first real drawing in the next ten minutes. Terms of Use: https://iliaee.github.io/PublicDR/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://iliaee.github.io/PublicDR/privacy-policy.html

About

Drawing Grid Guide

Features
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Drawing Grid Guide Improve your drawing accuracy by overlaying a customisable grid onto any reference photo. Whether you're sketching portraits, landscapes, animals or still life, Drawing Grid Guide makes it easy to break complex subjects into manageable sections and achieve more accurate proportions. Designed for artists of all skill levels, the app provides a clean, distraction-free workspace that lets you focus on your artwork. Features • Import any photo from your photo library • Overlay an adjustable drawing grid • Choose grid sizes from 2×2 up to 20×20 • Customise grid line thickness • Adjust grid opacity • Choose from multiple grid colours • Optional row and column numbering • Pinch to zoom and reposition your reference image • Hide controls for an uncluttered drawing reference • Automatically remembers your preferred grid settings Perfect For • Portrait drawing • Figure drawing • Landscapes • Animals • Still life • Architecture • Traditional and digital artists Whether you're learning to draw or refining your technique, Drawing Grid Guide gives you a fast, simple way to create accurate reference grids whenever inspiration strikes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drawee4 screens
Drawing Grid Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drawing Grid Guide at every 10 days against Drawee's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Drawee sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Drawing Grid Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drawee ships an update every 3 weeks, Drawing Grid Guide every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Drawee versus Drawing Grid Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraweeDrawing Grid Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlia OvchinnikovWarren Peters

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Drawee

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Drawee Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Premium Drawee Annualy$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium (50% OFF)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Drawing Grid Guide

One-time1
  • DrawingGridGuide Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Drawee free?
Drawee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Grid Guide free?
Drawing Grid Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drawee or Drawing Grid Guide have ads?
Neither Drawee nor Drawing Grid Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drawee or Drawing Grid Guide?
Drawee ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drawing Grid Guide every 10 days. Most recently, Drawee was updated on September 28, 2026 and Drawing Grid Guide on September 23, 2026.

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