Comparison

Drawing Mentor vs Calligraphy Practice Log

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

Head to head
About

Drawing Mentor

Features
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Drawing Mentor helps you improve your drawing skills with instant feedback and simple daily practice. Upload your drawing and get clear, friendly critique that shows what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve. No guessing, no confusion β€” just practical guidance. Whether you’re a beginner or a hobbyist, AI Drawing Mentor gives you structure, motivation, and a clear path forward. What you can do: β€’ Get instant AI critique on your drawings β€’ Understand mistakes in anatomy, shading, perspective, and linework β€’ Practice with targeted exercises based on your feedback β€’ Follow a simple daily practice plan β€’ Build a drawing streak and stay motivated β€’ Track your skill progress over time β€’ Save your artwork and see how you improve Designed for: β€’ Beginners who feel stuck β€’ Hobbyists who want consistency β€’ Digital artists using iPad or Procreate β€’ Anyone who wants to draw better without a teacher Why Drawing Mentor: β€’ Personalized feedback for YOUR art β€’ Short 5–15 minute exercises β€’ Friendly, beginner-focused explanations β€’ No pressure β€” learn at your own pace Start drawing today and see real improvement. Try it free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited critique and full access.

About

Calligraphy Practice Log

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Nib is the dedicated practice journal for calligraphers who take their craft seriously. Whether you practice Copperplate, Spencerian, Gothic, Italic, or Brush Lettering, Nib gives you a structured way to log every session, track your progress, and build the consistent practice habit that separates hobbyists from true penmen. LOG YOUR PRACTICE Record every session in seconds. Capture your script, practice type, duration, and specific focus. Add reflection notes - what went well, what needs work - so each session teaches you something. BUILD YOUR STREAK A 14-day activity strip shows exactly when you picked up the pen. Watch your streak grow as daily practice becomes a ritual. Your stats surface automatically: total hours, sessions this month, primary script. MANAGE YOUR TOOLS Your nib collection, inks, and papers - all in one place. Log what you used, so you always remember which combination produced your best work. TODAY'S FOCUS Every day brings a new practice prompt - a specific drill, letterform, or technique to sharpen your eye. From compound curves to oval drills to pressure transitions: focused practice that builds real skill. REFLECT AND IMPROVE The session log is more than a diary. It is your progression record. Search back through your work. See how your notes evolved from "ovals inconsistent" to "ovals consistent at 52 degrees." That progress is the whole point. NIB PRO Unlock the full practice studio: - Progress Gallery: compare your work side by side across months - Unlimited practice photos with every session - Full nib, ink, and paper inventory (no limits) - Commission tracker to manage clients and deadlines - All script reference guides for every major hand - AI Calligraphy Guide for personalized coaching and diagnosis BUILT FOR PENMANSHIP Nib was designed from scratch for practicing calligraphers. No drawing tools, no digital lettering gimmicks - just a clean, focused environment for the serious pen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Drawing Mentor3 screens
Calligraphy Practice Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Drawing Mentor at 16.6 against Calligraphy Practice Log's 18. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Drawing Mentor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Calligraphy Practice Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Drawing Mentor versus Calligraphy Practice Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawing MentorCalligraphy Practice Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better18
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BukharinKarol Jaworski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Drawing Mentor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$9.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Calligraphy Practice Log

Subscriptions3
  • Nib Pro$4.991 Month
  • Nib Pro$39.991 Year
  • Nib Pro1 Year trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Drawing Mentor free?
Drawing Mentor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calligraphy Practice Log free?
Calligraphy Practice Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drawing Mentor or Calligraphy Practice Log have ads?
Neither Drawing Mentor nor Calligraphy Practice Log shows ads.

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