# ArtStudio - Draw and Paint — Painting drawing, photo editor

> Comprehensive digital art studio for sketching, painting, and photo editing. (iPhone/iPad app by Lucky Clan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artstudio-draw-and-paint/id354818333 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lucky Clan](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 559 App Store ratings · 882 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artstudio-draw-and-paint/id354818333/reviews.md

## What is ArtStudio?

*** This is the LEGACY version. ARTSTUDIO PRO, the successor to this app, is available now with many new features and improvements. Find it by searching for “Artstudio Pro” on the Mac/iOS App Store.

ArtStudio is the most comprehensive, sketching, painting and photo editing tool in the App Store. Completely re-designed from the ground up the new ArtStudio features a beautiful new user interface and a powerful new graphics engine to make creating works of art faster, easier, and more fun! Using advanced drawing algorithms this is the fastest and most precise version of ArtStudio to date.

See the video: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P__arq3jk3U

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Gallery:
http://flickr.com/groups/artstudioimages/

appmodo.com:
"It doesn’t matter whether you’re a skilled artist or a newbie; ArtStudio is for you."

appsmile.com: 5/5
"This is what PhotoShop Mobile wishes it had been."

FEATURES:
- flexible canvas size, max: 3024x4032(iPhone 6s), 3264x2448(iPhone 5/5s/6), 2592×1936 (iPhone 4s, iPhone 4), 2048×1536 (iPhone 3gs) 
- 16 tools: select, pencil, wet paintbrush, dry paintbrush, spray, dots, eraser, smudge, bucket fill, gradient, text, clone, heal, blur/sharpen, dodge/burn, eyedropper
- 450 HIGH QUALITY BRUSHES (150 free, 300 paid) divided into 30 groups
- custom brushes, max size: 500x500px
- select tool: rect/ellipse/lasso/magic wand/by color, add/sub/intersect, contract/expand/round corners/border/...
- text tool: over 150 system fonts, support of external TTF fonts (just upload .ttf file in iTunes using File Sharing), special text layer to easy edit text
- favorites list to quickly access user's favorite brush settings
- fully customizable stroke settings: blur, flip, size, opacity, spacing, fadeout, squeeze, angle, speed-size, speed-opacity, random flip, scatter, jitter-spacing, jitter-angle, jitter-size, jitter-squeeze, jitter-opacity, jitter-hue, jitter-saturation, jitter-lightness
- symmetric drawing
- guidelines, grid
- shapes: lines, rectangles, ellipses, polygons (open, closed)
- layer options: add, duplicate, merge down/visible, delete, lock alpha, show/hide, link, name, reorder, opacity, blending modes
- layer masks
- layer/selection transformations: move/scale/rotate with multi-touch, flip, rotate left/right, fill/erase
- distort (skew, perspective etc)
- 21 layer blending modes: normal, multiply, add, difference, screen, overlay, hue, saturation, color, value, ...
- import from 'Camera Roll', camera, iTunes, clipboard
- export as JPG/PNG/PSD to 'Camera Roll', email, clipboard, iTunes
- multi-touch navigation with unlimited zoom
- undo/redo with almost infinite number of steps
- image resize (none, bilinear, bicubic, lanczos interpolations) , change canvas size, crop
- 40 filters: gaussian/motion/radial blur, sharpen, unsharp mask, add noise, render clouds, edge detect, border/vignette and more
- Elastify filter used to make incredible distortions
- adjustments: brightness/contrast/exposure, hue/saturation/lightness, color balance, temperature, shadows/highlights, CURVES, auto contrast/colors/white balance and more
- video tutorials

## IPAD VERSION AVAILABLE IN APP STORE ##

## Key features

- Flexible canvas sizes
- 16 diverse drawing tools
- 450 high-quality brushes
- Customizable stroke settings
- Layer options and masks
- Import/export in multiple formats
- Extensive filter library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brush Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ArtStudio?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💻 Powerful photo editing and drawing capabilities
- 🎨 Extensive set of tools and features
- 🖌️ Customizable brushes and textures
- 💾 Ability to save and export in various formats
- 🔍 Detailed and intuitive user interface
- 🏆 Long-term user loyalty and satisfaction

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 💾 Concerns about data loss and lack of auto-save
- 🔍 Cluttered interface and difficulty navigating menus
- 💰 Complaints about pricing and value for money

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain tools or importing images
- Distortion and corruption of saved files
- Unresponsive touch input and delayed rendering
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Animation tools and timeline support
- Improved layer management and blending options
- Texture and pattern brushes
- Screen recording and timelapse features
- Better integration with cloud storage and sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 882)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artstudio-draw-and-paint/id354818333/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 日本語にしてほしい

*2026-04-14, version 5.105*

８年くらい愛用してます。日本語対応してくれたら最高なんだけど、それ以外は使い勝手よくてシンプルで最高です。
プロ版も買ったけど結局、こっちの方を良く使います。

### 5/5 — The Best Mobile Photo Editor

*2026-01-13, version 5.105*

I love it so much. I don’t like The PRO version. For now, there is no other apps can replace this one.

### 5/5 — My  ♡

*2025-12-11, version 5.105*

Great app

### 2/5 — Freezing

*2025-11-29, version 5.105*

App keeps freezing since new IOS update. Every time I try to import something into Art Studio from my photo album the app freezes and I have to go into settings /apps/art-studio/ and click on give full access. Full Access is already permanently on so I don’t know why I keep have to click on full access every time I want to import a photo! Please fix!

### 2/5 — Freezing

*2025-10-10, version 5.105*

App keeps freezing since new IOS update. Can you please fix. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Been using this app since 2015

*2025-07-05, version 5.105*

Ive been drawing stuff on this app since 2015, i have never deleted it from my phone and never will, its extremely reliable and has a ton of features

### 5/5 — favorite <3

*2025-01-25, version 5.105*

i’ve been using this app to draw for almost 7 years, i’ve never looked back. it has so many features like brushes, layer options, editing options, etc. it took me awhile to get the hang of it, but i’d say it’s worth it.

### 5/5 — Great art app for editing

*2024-08-14, version 5.105*

The app is very good with a lot of features. I use it for editing photos & it’s very useful. It’s a bit glitchy if you have a large file or many layers it may lag out, but if you save every now & then it’s all good. Good color dropper, color edit, & can crop pretty well. Overall for a free art & photo editing app it’s one of the best that I use more often.

### 2/5 — Problema con scrittura

*2023-09-17, version 5.105*

Comprata, ma ho un bug con la funzione scrittura: si blocca sempre e devo chiuderla e riaprirla!! Come posso fare. L’ ho anche cancellata e ricaricata, ma non ho risolto.

### 1/5 — I HATE THE PAID VERSION

*2023-06-21, version 5.105*

The free version of this program is easy to use. The paid version is useless to anyone who doesn’t worship graphic design programs. I have a full art department at my disposal; thanks for making me find some other program to express my ideas to them so they can execute them on a proper platform at the cost of supporting your efforts. WAFWOT.

## Frequently asked questions about ArtStudio

### What can I do with ArtStudio?

ArtStudio is a comprehensive tool for sketching, painting, and photo editing. You can create detailed artwork using a variety of brushes and tools, manipulate images with advanced editing features, and export your creations in multiple formats.

### What are the key features of ArtStudio?

Key features include flexible canvas sizes, 16 distinct drawing tools, over 450 high-quality brushes (with paid options), customizable stroke settings, advanced layer management with masks, and a wide range of filters for image manipulation.

### Is ArtStudio free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a selection of free brushes and features. Additional brushes and advanced functionalities are available through in-app purchases.

### What devices is ArtStudio compatible with?

The app supports various iOS devices, with canvas sizes optimized for different iPhone models. It is designed for mobile use on the iOS platform.

### What are common use cases for ArtStudio?

Common use cases include digital painting, creating illustrations, sketching ideas, photo retouching, and graphic design on a mobile device. It's suitable for both casual users and professional artists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.105 — 2019-01-18

- bug fixes

### 5.104 — 2018-10-08

- fixed brush preview on iOS 12

### 5.103 — 2018-03-02

This is the LEGACY version. ARTSTUDIO PRO, the successor to this app, is available for iOS and macOS with many new features and improvements.
Tap 'Artstudio Pro' item in side menu or search for "Artstudio Pro" on the App Store to find it.
What's new:
- added button to easily find Artstudio Pro on the App Store

### 5.102 — 2018-02-09

This is the LEGACY version. ARTSTUDIO PRO, the successor to this app, is available for iOS and macOS with many new features and improvements.
Tap in top menu ArtStudio->Artstudio Pro to open it on the App Store.  Or search for "Artstudio Pro" on the App Store.

### 5.101 — 2018-01-08

Artstudio Pro (iOS, macOS), the successor to this app, is available with tons of new features and improvements.
Tap in top menu ArtStudio->Artstudio Pro to open it on the App Store.

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