# Skillshare vs Draw Animals

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skillshare at every 10 days against Draw Animals's every 2 months. Skillshare also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 40) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Draw Animals's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 62%). On price, ads, 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 Draw Animals sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month. 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: Skillshare has 25K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Skillshare's written reviews are positive against 83% of Draw Animals's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, Draw Animals every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skillshare | Draw Animals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillshare-creativity-classes/id916819843/reviews)** | [4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-animals-easy-art-guide/id1608292440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skillshare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/916819842) | [Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918478397) |

## 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


### Draw Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-animals-easy-art-guide/id1608292440)

Learn to draw a wide variety of animals with step-by-step video tutorials. This app breaks down complex drawings into simple shapes, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate artists. Explore an extensive collection of animals, from wild creatures to pets, with new content added regularly.

**Highlights:** Crystal-clear video tutorials, Learn from basic shapes, Over 100 animal tutorials, Progressive learning method, New animals added regularly, Organized by difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| draw animals monthly | $11.49 | per month |
| Draw Animals - Monthly Trial | $11.49 | per month |
| Draw Animals-Half Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Draw Animals - Yearly | $31.99 | per year |
| draw animals half yearly | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| draw animals discounted | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Draw Animals - Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skillshare free?

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

### Is Draw Animals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skillshare or Draw Animals?

Skillshare is rated higher. Skillshare averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Draw Animals averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Skillshare or Draw Animals have ads?

Neither Skillshare nor Draw Animals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skillshare or Draw Animals?

Skillshare ships an update every 10 days, and Draw Animals every 2 months. Most recently, Skillshare was updated on September 25, 2026 and Draw Animals on September 7, 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.*