# MagicalDraw vs SPEEDRAW

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicalDraw at none against SPEEDRAW's 1. MagicalDraw also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). SPEEDRAW's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPEEDRAW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagicalDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for MagicalDraw against 3.6 for SPEEDRAW. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 17 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 64% positive.

MagicalDraw ships an update monthly, SPEEDRAW every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicalDraw | SPEEDRAW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicaldraw/id808837765/reviews) | **[3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedraw/id1535203892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aki Ueno](https://appshunter.io/developer/717956926) | [HARASHOW Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/356148278) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicalDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicaldraw/id808837765)

Create and join real-time collaborative drawing sessions instantly, with no registration needed. Enjoy a vast, customizable canvas with layers, shake correction, and undo features. Save, load, and share your creations, or even play drawing games together.

**Highlights:** Instant drawing room creation, No registration required, Real-time multi-user drawing, Vast, resizable canvas, Layer support and undo function, Save, load, and share drawings, Password protection and social login

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SPEEDRAW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedraw/id1535203892)

Practice your drawing skills with timed exercises. Quickly copy figures in various poses with adjustable time limits from 10 to 90 seconds.

**Highlights:** Timed drawing exercises, Copying figures in various poses, Adjustable time limits, Quick sketching practice

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delete Ad | $3.69 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for quick sketches
- 👍 Useful for practicing poses
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for improving drawing skills
- 👍 Variety of models available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacks instructions/explanation
- 👎 Confusing for new users
- 👎 Some poses are unrealistic/broken
- 👎 Models can be stiff
- 👎 Random angles can be difficult for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Split View no longer supported on iPad
- Models with impossible joint angles (arms through body, legs bent unnaturally)
- UI elements obstructing the model during drawing
- App is empty/blank for some users
- Visible nipples on female models despite 12+ rating

**Requested features**

- Add more pose variations
- Allow custom time settings (longer than 90 seconds)
- Develop series for drawing hands and backgrounds
- Allow users to move models around
- Add more poses from the front


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicalDraw free?

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

### Is SPEEDRAW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MagicalDraw or SPEEDRAW?

SPEEDRAW is rated higher. MagicalDraw averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while SPEEDRAW averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do MagicalDraw or SPEEDRAW have ads?

Both MagicalDraw and SPEEDRAW show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicalDraw or SPEEDRAW?

MagicalDraw ships an update monthly, and SPEEDRAW every 6 months. Most recently, MagicalDraw was updated on September 26, 2026 and SPEEDRAW on September 23, 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.*