DrawUp
DrawUp is a mobile app for learning to draw through interactive, step-by-step tutorials.
What DrawUp is
DrawUp is a mobile app for learning to draw through interactive, step-by-step tutorials. Its maker says the library has more than 500 lessons and receives new ones weekly. Lessons use a moving guide and live accuracy scoring, with stars for first tries and mistake tracking. Coloring and free-draw modes include bucket fill, marker, pencil, crayon, and curated palettes. Real-time multiplayer sessions let participants follow the same lesson side by side. Achievements, badges, daily drawing streaks, and speedpaint video export provide additional progress features. DrawUp is free to download and includes dozens of free lessons; Premium unlocks the full library, multiplayer, and gallery. The app is available on Android and iOS, and the maker describes it as suitable for beginners and all ages. Premium options listed are $9.99 a month for one month, $29.99 a year for 12 months, and $39.99 a year for six months. The privacy policy identifies third-party services including Google Analytics for Firebase and Facebook. Google Play says data is encrypted in transit and does not allow data deletion.
Good
- More than 500 tutorials, with new lessons weekly.
- Guidance includes live accuracy scoring and mistake tracking.
- Includes coloring and free-draw modes.
- Offers real-time multiplayer drawing sessions.
- Free download includes dozens of lessons.
Watch out
- Full library and multiplayer require Premium.
- Google Play says data deletion is not allowed.
- Privacy policy names third-party services including Facebook.
Who it suits
DrawUp suits beginners and learners of any age who want guided drawing practice on Android or iOS. It may also appeal to people who want multiplayer lessons or progress tracking.
Verdict
DrawUp pairs guided lessons with free-draw tools and progress features. The free lessons provide an entry point, while access to the complete library and multiplayer requires Premium.
Plans and prices
From DrawUp's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DrawUp Premium — 1 month | $9.99 a month | Premium subscription |
| DrawUp Premium — 12 months | $29.99 a year | Premium subscription |
| DrawUp Premium — 6 months | $39.99 a year | Premium subscription |
The facts
Each one read from DrawUp's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The maker describes DrawUp as suitable for beginners and says it works for all ages.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Data safety
- Google Play states that the app may share device or other IDs, may collect app info and performance plus device or other IDs, encrypts data in transit, and does not allow data deletion.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Developer
- The app is published by Outlane, Inc.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Drawing guidance
- Lessons use a moving guide and live accuracy scoring, with first-try stars and mistake tracking.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Drawing tools
- The app includes coloring and free-draw modes with bucket fill, marker, pencil, crayon, and curated palettes.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Multiplayer
- DrawUp supports real-time multiplayer drawing sessions in which players can follow the same lesson side by side.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy says the app uses third-party services including Google Analytics for Firebase and Facebook, and says it cannot guarantee absolute security.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Product
- DrawUp is an app for learning to draw with step-by-step interactive tutorials.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Progress features
- The app includes achievements, badges, daily drawing streaks, and speedpaint video export.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The listed support contact is [email protected].checked 8 Oct 2001
- Tutorial library
- The maker says DrawUp has 500+ tutorials and adds new lessons weekly.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Free access
- The app is free to download and includes dozens of free lessons; Premium unlocks the full library, multiplayer, and gallery.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Headquarters
- Dover, Delaware, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
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