Software profile

Draw Things at a glance.

An offline-first AI image generation tool for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that runs Stable Diffusion models locally.

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Lorezi score4.58/5

PricingFree

Free planAvailable

DeveloperLiu Liu

Decision summary

What matters first about Draw Things.

An offline-first AI image generation tool for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that runs Stable Diffusion models locally.

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Lorezi score4.58/5Summary score; review the four dimensions below.

PriceFree

Best forDigital Artists

Think twice ifRequires significant device storage for models

Research freshnessCurrent

Last researchedAug 27, 2026

Scores summarize Lorezi's evaluation. Use the dimension breakdown and evidence to understand the trade-offs. See methodology and weighting.

Research freshness

Current How current is this profile?

Research evidence is within Lorezi's 90-day freshness window.

Last researchedAug 27, 2026

Re-check byNov 25, 2026

Pricing

Checked How does Draw Things charge?

Lorezi independently checked this pricing on Sep 29, 2026.

Model Free

Starting point Free

Billing basis Free access

Pricing checked Sep 29, 2026

Evaluation

How Draw Things performs.

Four consistent dimensions turn the headline score into a transparent product evaluation.

Features4.9/5

Performance4.6/5

Ease of use4.0/5

Value4.8/5

Editorial verdict

The decision on Draw Things.

Draw Things is an exceptional achievement in local AI generation, offering a level of control and privacy that cloud-based services simply cannot match. By leveraging Apple silicon, it provides a powerful, subscription-free environment for artists to experiment with the latest Stable Diffusion models. While the hardware requirements and storage demands are significant, the trade-off is a professional-grade tool that keeps your data local and your creative process entirely under your own command.

It is the premier choice for privacy-focused creators who want to master AI image generation without recurring costs.

Best for

Where it fits best.

Digital Artists
Graphic Designers
Content Creators
Hobbyists
Privacy-conscious users

Use cases

Practical jobs to consider.

Apply Local Stable Diffusion model execution in a real workflow
Generate visuals for creative or marketing projects
Apply Image-to-image transformation in a real workflow
Apply Inpainting and outpainting tools in a real workflow
Apply ControlNet support in a real workflow
Connect tools and data across workflows
Apply Upscaling capabilities in a real workflow
Apply Prompt weighting and guidance scale adjustment in a real workflow

Trade-offs

Strengths and limitations together.

A useful software decision should show what stands out and what deserves caution in the same view.

Strengths

Where Draw Things stands out.

Runs entirely offline on your device
No subscription fees for core functionality
Supports a wide range of community models
Highly granular control over generation parameters
Excellent privacy as data never leaves the device

Limitations

What to weigh carefully.

Requires significant device storage for models
High battery consumption during generation
Steep learning curve for advanced features
Performance depends heavily on device hardware

Capabilities

What can I do with Draw Things?

Apply local stable diffusion model execution with Draw Things
Generate visuals from written prompts with Draw Things
Apply image-to-image transformation with Draw Things
Apply inpainting and outpainting tools with Draw Things
Apply controlnet support with Draw Things
Connect this capability to other tools and workflows with Draw Things
Apply upscaling capabilities with Draw Things
Apply prompt weighting and guidance scale adjustment with Draw Things

Practical prompts

Useful starting prompts.

Create a Draw Things image from [original character brief] using an appropriate locally available model.
Apply Draw Things image-to-image to [owned reference scene] and preserve the chosen composition.
Use a compatible LoRA with [base model] in Draw Things and compare two strength settings on the same seed.
Test a Draw Things ControlNet pose workflow using [authorized reference pose] and inspect limb placement.
Inpaint [specific object] in an owned Draw Things image without changing protected surrounding details.
Create an expanded wide version of [licensed image] using outpainting and inspect boundary artifacts.
Compare two sampler or guidance settings on [same Draw Things prompt] and record the trade-offs.
Upscale [original generated image] in Draw Things and check for halos, texture errors and false lettering.

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