Sketchar vs The Gnomon Workshop
Sketchar
sketchar.ioThe Gnomon Workshop
thegnomonworkshop.comSide by side
| Figure | Sketchar | The Gnomon Workshop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.50/mo | $41.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Spec score · Art Learning Apps | 8.6 (#3) | 7.4 (#17) |
| Support | The terms disclaim any support or maintenance obligation, while the Google Play listing supplies [email protected] for feedback. | The contact page says the support team typically responds within hours during business hours and lists support email and phone contact details. |
| System requirements | The browser tool requires a recent iPhone or Android phone running Safari or Chrome with camera access; the App Store listing requires iOS 16 or later. | The site lists current browser requirements and supports macOS 13 or later, Windows 10 or later, Mobile Safari on iOS 16 or later, and Chrome for Android 10 or later. |
| What it does | Sketchar projects digital sketches onto paper, walls and murals using augmented reality. | The Gnomon Workshop offers on-demand video training for artists in concept art, 3D modeling, animation, games, and visual effects. |
Plans
Sketchar
- FreeFree
- Education over 100 students$1.50 a month
- For education$1.50 a month
- Education 50 to 100 students$2 a month
- Education up to 50 students$2.50 a month
- Monthly$24.99 a month
- Annually$79.99 a year
The Gnomon Workshop
- Monthly Subscription$57 a month
- Annual Subscription$499 a year
- Team LicensePriced on request
In their own words
Sketchar
Sketchar is a drawing app that uses augmented reality to place sketches onto real surfaces, including paper, walls and murals. Its digital canvas includes brushes, layers, automatic stroke smoothing, time-lapse recording and a liquid brush. It also offers more than 1,000 lessons in subjects such as anime, portraits, animals and landscapes. For murals, its VR app projects a sketch onto a surface through Meta Quest or Pico headsets and is described as working in daylight without cables or a projector. Listed headsets are Meta Quest 3, 3S and Pro, and Pico 4 Ultra; Apple Vision Pro is described as coming soon. Images can be uploaded to VR through Google Drive, the web app or mobile apps. Downloaded sketches can be used on site without Wi-Fi. Mobile multiplayer supports shared-canvas drawing on iOS and Android with invite links and unlimited participants per room; Meta Quest multiplayer supports up to 10 headsets on one Wi-Fi network. Plans include a free option and paid options, with a 7-day trial.
The Gnomon Workshop
The Gnomon Workshop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.