ShadowDraw vs The Gnomon Workshop
ShadowDraw
shadowdrawapp.comThe Gnomon Workshop
thegnomonworkshop.comSide by side
| Figure | ShadowDraw | The Gnomon Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.17/mo | $41.58/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Art Learning Apps | 7.7 (#10) | 7.4 (#17) |
| 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. | The privacy policy says Gnomon does not sell or rent contact information to other marketers and may share information with service providers supporting its operations. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to email [email protected] for help, including troubleshooting and classroom-use inquiries. | The contact page says the support team typically responds within hours during business hours and lists support email and phone contact details. |
Plans
ShadowDraw
- ShadowDraw+ Monthly Plan$7.99 a month
- ShadowDraw+ Yearly Plan$49.99 a year
The Gnomon Workshop
- Monthly Subscription$57 a month
- Annual Subscription$499 a year
- Team LicensePriced on request
In their own words
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.
The Gnomon Workshop
The Gnomon Workshop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.