What is DrawBuddy used for?

DrawBuddy is an iPad and iPhone app that teaches drawing through step-by-step guides, with Apple Pencil support and many subject categories. It is a good fit for beginners learning to draw on an iPad and artists practicing on the go.

How much does DrawBuddy cost?

DrawBuddy is a paid product with no free plan. Free to download; subscriptions are $6.99 per month, $12.99 for 3 months or $29.99 per year after a 7-day free trial.

Is DrawBuddy open source?

No. DrawBuddy is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Education & LMS category, open-source options include freeCodeCamp, Anki and AnkiDroid.

What are some alternatives to DrawBuddy?

DrawBuddy competes with Skillshare and Domestika.

DrawBuddy: features, pricing and alternatives

About DrawBuddy

DrawBuddy is a learn-to-draw app for iPad and iPhone. It offers drawing tutorials and step-by-step guides that users follow, with Apple Pencil support, and quick draw options for short practice sessions. Subject categories include architecture, home interiors, celebrities, people, artists, animals, landscapes, nature, dinosaurs and children, and the listing says it suits beginners and professionals.

The app's short description also mentions streaks and an AI drawing coach. It is available in English and 31 other languages, is free to download with in-app purchases and is designed for iPad, with iPhone support.

Access is by subscription with three options: one month from $6.99, three months from $12.99 and a year from $29.99, with a 7-day free trial first, priced for US customers and converted elsewhere. Renewal is automatic through the user's Apple account, so auto-renew has to be switched off a day or more before a period ends to avoid a new charge.

Key features

Step-by-step drawing tutorials
Apple Pencil support
Quick draw practice mode
Categories from animals to architecture
Streaks and an AI drawing coach
Available in 32 languages

Good fit for

Beginners learning to draw on an iPad
Artists practicing on the go

Tags: drawing; art-lessons; ios; apple-pencil; education; tutorials; creativity

DrawBuddy: questions and answers

What is DrawBuddy used for?: DrawBuddy is an iPad and iPhone app that teaches drawing through step-by-step guides, with Apple Pencil support and many subject categories. It is a good fit for beginners learning to draw on an iPad and artists practicing on the go.
How much does DrawBuddy cost?: DrawBuddy is a paid product with no free plan. Free to download; subscriptions are $6.99 per month, $12.99 for 3 months or $29.99 per year after a 7-day free trial.
Is DrawBuddy open source?: No. DrawBuddy is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Education & LMS category, open-source options include freeCodeCamp, Anki and AnkiDroid.
What are some alternatives to DrawBuddy?: DrawBuddy competes with Skillshare and Domestika.