Simply Draw wins praise for its step-by-step, patient teaching that helps beginners and kids improve drawing and shading. However, the paywall after the first free lesson frustrates many, with subscriptions seen as pricey and ads misleading. Some users also face crashes and forced account creation. Best for beginners and children with paying parents, not for those seeking a fully free tool or advanced topics.
What users like
Step-by-step teaching approach Clear guidance breaks drawing into stages, waiting for users.
Effective for beginners and skill improvement Improves drawing, shading, and confidence, even for novices.
Positive and motivating instruction style Encouraging, patient, and funny voice (Tom) boosts confidence.
No ads during lessons Distraction-free drawing sessions praised for focus.
Common concerns
Paywall after first free lesson Only fish is free; all else locked behind subscription.
High subscription cost Monthly/yearly fees seen as expensive, especially for minors.
Misleading 'free' advertising Ads say 'completely free' but only one lesson is free.
App crashes, lags, or exits Users report freezes, crashes, and losing progress.
Based on 500 Google Play reviews · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Over the last 60 days, PixelTrack observed changes in estimated installs, rating, rating count and review count. The table compares the earliest recorded changed value with the latest observation.
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Earlier value
Latest value
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Estimated installs
11,344,112
12,926,774
+1,582,662
Oct 4, 2026
Rating
4.68
4.73
+0.05
Oct 4, 2026
Rating count
277,719
315,481
+37,762
Oct 4, 2026
Review count
3,929
4,201
+272
Oct 4, 2026
Simply Draw: Learn to Draw Changelog
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Version 1.14.0 Update
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Just like a sketch, our app needed some refining. We've erased the bugs and drawn a smoother experience for you.
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Version 1.11.4 Update
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Version 1.11.3 Update
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Just like a sketch, our app needed some refining. We've erased the bugs and drawn a smoother experience for you.
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Version 1.10.5 Update
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Just like a sketch, our app needed some refining. We've erased the bugs and drawn a smoother experience for you.
