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ShadowDraw
Lehi, Utah, United States
What it is
ShadowDraw is a drawing app that teaches through guided, step-by-step tutorials. Its library offers hundreds of guides described as hand-drawn by art professionals, and the app checks completion of each step before showing the next. Lessons encourage daily practice. In Sketch My Way, users choose colors and brushes; Art Teacher Mode uses selections made by the art teacher. The app supports Apple Pencil and third-party styluses. Its free plan includes a daily free lesson, searchable free content, and a blank canvas, along with limited lessons and features. ShadowDraw+ adds unlimited drawings and new content, and both monthly and yearly subscriptions include Apple Family Sharing. The plans are $7.99 a month and $49.99 a year. ShadowDraw is available on iOS and macOS; listed compatibility includes iPadOS 16 or later and Macs with macOS 13 or later and Apple M1 or later. Subscriptions are handled through Apple In-App Purchase and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the billing period ends. The content is licensed for personal, non-commercial use.
For and against
For
- Hundreds of guided drawing lessons
- Reveals steps after completion
- Supports Apple Pencil and third-party styluses
- Free plan includes a daily lesson and blank canvas
Against
- Free plan limits lessons and features
- Compatible Macs require macOS 13 or later and Apple M1 or later
- Content is licensed for personal, non-commercial use
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in time
The verdict
ShadowDraw pairs guided lessons with two drawing modes and a free daily lesson. Check device compatibility and the non-commercial content license, and note the subscription renewal terms if choosing ShadowDraw+.
Who it suits
ShadowDraw suits people who want guided drawing lessons and a structured way to practice regularly. Its free lesson and blank canvas offer a starting point, while stylus support may suit iPad and Mac users with compatible devices.
Plans and prices
ShadowDraw+ Monthly Plan
Unlimited drawings and new content · Family Sharing
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
ShadowDraw+ Yearly Plan
Unlimited drawings and new content · Family Sharing
Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Billing
- Subscriptions are processed through Apple In-App Purchase and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the billing period ends.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Daily practice
- ShadowDraw lessons encourage users to practice drawing every day.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Drawing modes
- Sketch My Way lets users choose colors and brushes, while Art Teacher Mode uses choices selected by the art teacher.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Family Sharing
- Both monthly and yearly ShadowDraw+ subscriptions are included in Apple Family Sharing.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Free access
- The free plan includes a limited number of lessons and features, with a daily free lesson, searchable free content, and a blank canvas described in the FAQ.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Free trial
- The terms state that a seven-day free trial is available when offered.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Guided progression
- The app checks that a step is completed before revealing the next drawing step.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Lesson library
- The homepage says ShadowDraw offers hundreds of step-by-step guides, and describes lessons as hand-drawn by art professionals.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The privacy policy identifies the maker as Shadow Draw Inc. and lists an address in Lehi, Utah.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the current App Store apps do not collect personal information, while anonymous analytics and crash-related usage data may be collected through Fabric.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ShadowDraw is a drawing app that teaches users through guided, step-by-step drawing tutorials.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Stylus support
- ShadowDraw supports Apple Pencil and third-party styluses.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs users to email [email protected] for help, including troubleshooting and classroom-use inquiries.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The App Store lists compatibility with iPadOS 16 or later and Macs with macOS 13 or later and Apple M1 or later.apps.apple.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Usage restriction
- ShadowDraw content is licensed for personal, non-commercial use, and the FAQ says selling an illustration printed on a T-shirt is not permitted.shadowdrawapp.com · read 8 Oct 2026
