About
Draw Things is a powerful, privacy-first AI image generation application built exclusively for Apple platforms (iOS, iPadOS, and macOS). Leveraging diffusion models running entirely on-device, it allows users to craft stunning images from simple text prompts in minutes — completely offline and without sending data to external servers. The app offers a complete creative workflow: start with text-to-image generation, animate your creations into short video clips, expand your work on an infinite canvas, apply style transfers to reimagine existing photos, and prototype apparel or character concepts with its Try It On feature. For advanced users, Draw Things supports on-device LoRA training, giving creators full control over custom model fine-tuning without ever leaving their device. Draw Things comes in three tiers: a fully featured Free Edition that uses local compute and lets users download models from Draw Things' servers; a free Community account that adds access to cloud compute via managed servers; and the premium Draw Things+ subscription ($8.99/month) offering increased cloud compute limits, custom LoRA uploads to the cloud, on-demand compute boosts, and a Privacy Pass. The app is optimized for Apple Silicon, taking advantage of built-in frameworks for significant performance gains on devices like the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro. It's ideal for digital artists, designers, content creators, and AI enthusiasts who want powerful generative AI capabilities without relying on cloud services.
Key Features
- Local & Offline Image Generation: Generate high-quality images directly on your device without an internet connection, ensuring complete privacy and fast results.
- Image-to-Video Animation: Transform still images into engaging short video clips with no complex editing software required.
- Infinite Canvas: Expand your creative workspace endlessly and fill any portion of your image using AI-powered outpainting.
- On-Device LoRA Training: Train custom LoRA models entirely on your Apple device to fine-tune image styles while keeping your data fully private.
- Style Transfer & Try It On: Reimagine photos in classic animation styles or other aesthetics, and prototype apparel and character concepts seamlessly.
Use Cases
- Creating original AI artwork from text prompts directly on an iPhone or iPad without any cloud dependency.
- Animating a still illustration or photo into a short video clip for social media content.
- Prototyping clothing or apparel designs by virtually trying them on characters using the Try It On feature.
- Training a custom LoRA model on personal artwork to generate images in a specific private style.
- Expanding and compositing AI-generated scenes on an infinite canvas for large-format creative projects.
Pros
- Completely Free Base Tier: The Free Edition provides full local image generation at no cost, making professional-grade AI art accessible to everyone.
- Privacy-First Design: All processing happens on-device by default, meaning your prompts and images never leave your Apple device.
- Optimized for Apple Silicon: Takes advantage of Apple's built-in frameworks for significant performance boosts on modern iPhone, iPad, and Mac hardware.
- Full Creative Workflow: Covers the entire creative pipeline from text-to-image and style transfer to animation and LoRA training in one unified app.
Cons
- Apple Ecosystem Only: Draw Things is exclusive to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS — there is no Android, Windows, or Linux version available.
- Cloud Features Require Subscription: Increased cloud compute limits, custom LoRA uploads, and enhanced privacy features are locked behind the $8.99/month Draw Things+ plan.
- Performance Depends on Device Hardware: Older Apple devices may experience slower generation times, as the app relies on local compute resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Draw Things really free?
Yes, the Free Edition is completely free and includes local image generation, model downloads, infinite canvas, and on-device LoRA training. A paid Draw Things+ plan ($8.99/mo) unlocks higher cloud compute limits and premium features.
Does Draw Things work without an internet connection?
Yes. Once models are downloaded, Draw Things can generate images entirely offline on your device. No internet connection is needed for local generation.
Which devices does Draw Things support?
Draw Things supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac (via the App Store). It is optimized for Apple Silicon devices for the best performance.
What is LoRA training and can I do it on my device?
LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) is a technique to fine-tune AI image models on a small set of custom images. Draw Things supports full on-device LoRA training, keeping your data private without needing a GPU server.
What is the difference between the Free, Community, and Draw Things+ editions?
The Free Edition uses only local compute. The Community edition (free with an account) adds access to Draw Things' managed cloud servers. Draw Things+ ($8.99/mo) increases cloud compute limits, allows custom LoRA uploads to the cloud, and includes a Privacy Pass for enhanced privacy.
