Line of Action vs ShadowDraw
Line of Action
line-of-action.comShadowDraw
shadowdrawapp.comSide by side
| Figure | Line of Action | ShadowDraw |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.49/mo | $4.17/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Art Learning Apps | 7.5 (#12) | 7.7 (#10) |
| Free access | The maker says original features remain free and that only features added after paid memberships were introduced are behind a paywall. | 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. |
| Privacy | The maker says it never sells or trades user information to third parties. | 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. |
| Support | The contact page says the site no longer responds to individual critique or career advice requests and directs users to its learning section and forums. | The FAQ directs users to email [email protected] for help, including troubleshooting and classroom-use inquiries. |
Plans
Line of Action
- Doodler$1.49 a month
- Apprentice$4.99 a month
- Master$14.95 a month
ShadowDraw
- ShadowDraw+ Monthly Plan$7.99 a month
- ShadowDraw+ Yearly Plan$49.99 a year
In their own words
Line of Action
Line of Action has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ShadowDraw
ShadowDraw is a drawing app that teaches through guided, step-by-step tutorials. Its library contains hundreds of guides described as hand-drawn by art professionals, and the app checks that a learner completes each step before showing the next. Lessons encourage daily practice. In Sketch My Way, users choose colors and brushes; Art Teacher Mode uses choices selected by the art teacher. Apple Pencil and third-party styluses are supported. The free plan provides a daily free lesson, searchable free content, and a blank canvas, alongside a limited number of lessons and features. ShadowDraw+ offers unlimited drawings and new content for $7.99 a month or $49.99 a year, with Family Sharing on both plans. The app is available for iOS and macOS; listed compatibility requires iPadOS 16 or later, or a Mac running macOS 13 or later with Apple M1 or later. Subscriptions use Apple In-App Purchase and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the billing period ends. The content is licensed for personal, non-commercial use.