# Skillshare vs ArtWorkout

The clearest difference is ads: Skillshare at none against ArtWorkout's shown. Skillshare also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 36%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). ArtWorkout's advantage is ratings volume (235K vs 25K) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skillshare sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and ArtWorkout sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Skillshare holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtWorkout has 235K ratings behind it against 25K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Skillshare's written reviews are positive against 36% of ArtWorkout's.

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, ArtWorkout weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skillshare | ArtWorkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843/reviews)** | [4.6 (235K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artworkout-learn-how-to-draw/id1564657118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **235K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 64 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skillshare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916819842) | [Aleksandr Ulitin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614304296) |

## What reviewers say

### Skillshare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843)

Access thousands of online courses taught by industry professionals to develop your creative skills. Learn drawing, animation, design, photography, and more at your own pace. Offers free classes and a premium subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Thousands of online creative courses, Professionally led lessons, Offline viewing, Progress syncing across devices, Mini viewer for multitasking, Free classes available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $18.99 | per month |
| Skillshare Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $31.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $31.99 | per month |
| Skillshare Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Skillshare Annual Membership | $167.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Membership | $169.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Membership | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent variety of creative classes
- 🤓 High-quality instruction from industry professionals
- 🕰 Flexible learning at your own pace
- 💡 Inspiring and motivating content
- 📚 Broad range of topics covered

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking search and organization features in the app
- 🖥 Limited functionality compared to the website
- 🔌 Offline viewing issues and inconsistencies
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable app performance
- 🔒 Questionable billing and cancellation practices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Video playback issues and syncing problems
- Inconsistent user interface and navigation
- Inability to access class resources and materials
- Account management and cancellation difficulties

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort and organize saved classes
- Offline class downloads and viewing
- Seamless integration between app and website
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Picture-in-picture mode for multitasking


### ArtWorkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artworkout-learn-how-to-draw/id1564657118)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Education, #188 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn to draw and paint with interactive, step-by-step lessons. This app offers over 2500 lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to pros, with a focus on accuracy and stroke quality. Enjoy a fun and engaging way to improve your artistic abilities.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing guides, 2500+ interactive lessons, Accuracy and stroke quality evaluation, Skill trainers with immediate feedback, Apple Pencil support, Doodling, sketching, painting, and handwriting courses

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArtWorkout PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ArtWorkout PRO Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO 6 months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO Annually | $23.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO 6 months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO 3 months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO 6 months | $36.00 | per 6 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $39.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO 12 months | $41.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Annually | $41.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Annually | $49.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app
- 👍 Good quality
- 👍 Pretty easy to work with
- 👍 Creative ideas
- 👍 Can draw with a blank canvas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Almost everything needs premium
- 💰 Premium is too expensive
- 🤔 Confusing settings
- 🤔 Can't draw properly without premium
- 🐛 Lags and may be laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing during coloring
- Inability to complete lessons due to glitches

**Requested features**

- More free lessons and drawings
- Eraser tool
- Ruler tool for perspective
- Ability to save progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skillshare free?

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

### Is ArtWorkout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skillshare or ArtWorkout?

Skillshare is rated higher. Skillshare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while ArtWorkout averages 4.6 from 235K ratings.

### Do Skillshare or ArtWorkout have ads?

ArtWorkout shows ads; Skillshare does not.

### Which is updated more often, Skillshare or ArtWorkout?

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, and ArtWorkout weekly. Most recently, Skillshare was updated on September 24, 2026 and ArtWorkout on September 24, 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.*