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Drawing and sketching apps

Explore iPhone apps for drawing and sketching. Compare the main workflows, supported features, purchase options, and limitations documented for each listing. Greatooly links to official sources so you can check current availability and terms before choosing.

What to compare

Apps in this category approach drawing and sketching in different ways. Start with the task you need to complete, then compare the workflow and the specific features listed on each app page. The directory below links to app details, documented limitations, purchase notes, and sources.

How this directory is prepared

Greatooly summarizes public product information and links to official listings. App pages identify whether information was researched or hands-on tested. Pricing and availability can change by storefront, app version, and date, so check the linked source before purchase.

How to choose

  • Match the app's documented workflow to the specific drawing and sketching task you need to do.
  • Compare the current free tier, paid features, and renewal terms in the official listing.
  • Check supported devices, data export, sync, and privacy details where they matter to your use.

Frequently asked questions

Are all apps hands-on tested?

No. Each app detail page states whether its information was researched from public sources or hands-on tested. This category page does not imply that every app was tested.

Are prices and features guaranteed to be current?

No. App availability, prices, and features can change. Check the linked official store listing and the verification date shown on each app page.

AR Drawing:Sketch & Trace app

An augmented-reality drawing guide for tracing photos onto paper, with templates, opacity controls, and step-by-step practice.

Draw AR - Trace & Sketch

An augmented-reality drawing guide that overlays a photo or reference through the camera for tracing on paper.

Sketcha: Drawing & Animation

A drawing and animation studio with true 3D layer staging, advanced brushes, keyframes, rigging, and offline exports.

DrawinGrid

Use adjustable grids and tracing tools to sketch from reference images and organize art projects.

Sketch a Day: Daily Drawing

Build a daily drawing habit with fresh art prompts, tutorials, a supportive creator community, progress streaks, and monthly recaps to review your work.

Mandalas Drawing Studio

Draw symmetrical mandala artwork with vector strokes, adjustable rotations, layers, and offline file support.

Lineova: Drawing & Painting

A multi-device drawing studio with brushes, vector tools, 3D texture painting, layers, comics, and animation.

Grid Drawing: Photorealism

A grid-based drawing guide that helps artists map a photo reference, track completed squares, and compare their work.

FORMA: Draw, Paint & Sketch

A drawing and illustration studio with brushes, layers, cross-device canvases, on-device reference generation, and export tools.

Dudel Draw

Turn a daily shape into an original doodle by rotating, zooming, and drawing, then save and share your interpretation.

Cozy Avatar Drawing Studio

A character skin editor for painting outfits, customizing colors and textures, and exporting game-ready avatar designs.

drawsta

A drawing app with ghost-layer tracing, shareable references, stroke-by-stroke replays, and optional iCloud sync.

Fineliner

Write, sketch, and organize vector notebooks with handwriting search, collaboration, and Apple Pencil support.

nemodot - Pixel Art Editor

A pixel art editor for drawing and animation with layers, palette import and export, sprite sheets, GIFs, and stylus support.