Best apps like Canvas Software - Storyboard

38+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
6 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Canvas Software or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 38+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Canvas Software

Almighty Note#1

Almighty Note by Kazuaki Matsuda

Storyboard Notebook
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
3.2(10 ratings)
FreeAds
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This versatile app serves as a digital notebook for handwritten notes, storyboards, and sketchbooks. It allows for easy management of creative projects with features like page sorting, PDF export, and text memo saving. The standard version supports up to 20 pages per work.

e-Conte Board#2

e-Conte Board by SGA Works LLC

Storyboards anytime, anywhere
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
1.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create storyboards with various drawing tools, text input, and layer management. Preview your work in full-screen mode and export to PDF or MP4. Supports multiple aspect ratios and frame rates.

RoughAnimator - animation app#3

RoughAnimator - animation app by Jacob KAFKA

Draw frame-by-frame animation
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6😊(2.8K ratings)
$7.99
#5in Graphics & Design
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Create traditional hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animations on your iPad. This app offers professional-grade tools like unlimited layers, onion skinning, and audio import, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced animators. Export your work in various formats or import it into professional animation software.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth animation
  • 💡 Useful features like camera and audio
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when importing video/audio
  • 🐛 Laggy performance with larger projects
  • 🐛 Pixelated/blurry drawings when playing animation

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Callipeg: 2D Animation App
Callipeg: 2D Animation App
Callipeg: 2D Animation App
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This professional 2D hand-drawn animation app for iPad offers frame-by-frame and keyframe animation tools in a comprehensive studio environment. It features a manageable timeline, advanced onion skinning, and extensive drawing tools, making it ideal for creating complex animations on the go.

Frame-by-frame and keyframe animationManageable timeline with customizable frame ratesAdvanced onion skinning with customizable opacity
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Kineo — Flipbook Animations
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Draw & share your own cartoon!
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Create hand-drawn flipbook-style animations on your iPhone or iPad. The app provides drawing tools with ghosting features for easy animation creation and sharing. It supports Apple Pencil and iCloud sync for seamless workflow.

Flipbook-style drawing toolsGhosting for next frame referenceApple Pencil support
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Mental Canvas Draw
Mental Canvas Draw
Mental Canvas Draw
Drawing in a New Dimension
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Explore ideas and communicate concepts in a new dimension with this spatial drawing application. Create on infinite canvases, navigate your creations from any perspective, and easily edit and share your work. It's ideal for designers, artists, and storytellers.

Infinite spatial canvasesFreely navigate perspectivesUnlimited canvases and layers
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ToonSquid
ToonSquid
ToonSquid
Create beautiful animations
$9.99

This app is a powerful 2D art and animation studio for iPad. It combines traditional frame-by-frame animation with keyframing for layer properties. Features include customizable brushes, vector shapes, animatable effects, and a flexible layer system for bringing creative visions to life.

Traditional frame-by-frame animationKeyframe animation for layer propertiesFlexible layer system with groups and masks
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Forger
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This app offers desktop-class 3D modeling and sculpting tools for artists on mobile devices. It combines organic sculpting with precise polygonal modeling, featuring an intuitive interface and advanced brush engines. Seamlessly share your work with desktop software for ultimate workflow flexibility.

Polygonal modeling engineDesktop-class sculpting workflowIntuitive multitouch interface
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VizRef
VizRef
VizRef
Reference board app for iPad
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This app allows artists and animators to create visual reference boards using images and GIFs from various sources. It integrates with popular drawing applications, offering tools to organize and refine inspiration for creative projects.

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Pixaki 4 Intro
Pixaki 4 Intro
Pixaki 4 Intro
Pixel art for everyone
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Create pixel art with animation, layers, and various drawing tools. This app offers a pixel-perfect painting mode, dither brushes, and line tools. It supports multiple layers, blend modes, and advanced onion skinning for animation.

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