Side by side
Learn Squared vs ShadowDraw
Both stand on art learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Learn Squared offers a broad creative course catalog with free introductory lessons and persistent access to purchases. Check whether the course includes the feedback or mentorship you want before enrolling.
Visit Learn Squared Free plan iPhoneMac
Choose ShadowDraw for guided drawing lessons, structured progression, and practice tools on Apple devices. Look elsewhere if you need commercial rights for the resulting artwork or use a different platform.
Visit ShadowDrawThe facts
| Learn Squared | ShadowDraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Individual courses: $55, paid once | ShadowDraw+ Yearly Plan: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | learnsquared.com | shadowdrawapp.com |
| On art learning apps | #11 of 27 | #15 of 27 |
Learn Squared: what it does well
- First course lessons are free without a credit card or time limit.
- Purchases include lifetime access while an account is maintained.
- Students can track progress and download project files.
- Professional mentorships are available.
- A 14-day refund policy is stated.
What to know first
- Video lessons cannot be downloaded for offline viewing.
- Instructors need not review homework outside Professional Mentorship.
- Individual courses are listed at $55, paid once.
ShadowDraw: what it does well
- Hundreds of step-by-step drawing guides
- Requires completing a step before revealing the next
- Offers a daily free lesson and searchable free content
- Supports Apple Pencil and third-party styluses
- Both paid plans include Apple Family Sharing
What to know first
- Free plan limits the number of lessons and features
- Available only on iOS and macOS
- Content is licensed for personal, non-commercial use
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