Charcoal

Charcoal

Visualize Your Ideas

143 ratings
117 reviews
Free

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This app offers a simple yet powerful sketching experience with rich tools and beautiful color palettes. Easily create and export your artwork for use in other graphics programs. It supports modern iOS features like multiple windows and dark mode for enhanced productivity.

Simple sketching interface
Rich drawing tools
Beautiful color palettes
Export sketches
Multiple window support
Dark mode
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What's New in Charcoal

1.6

April 13, 2026

• Charcoal now uses the Liquid Glass design system on iOS & iPadOS 26 • The app icon has been refreshed • Support links have been updated • Several bugs have been fixed Thanks for using Charcoal!

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INCREDIBLE!

This is literally the most amazing thing on the planet of apps-i use it to do all my drawing-everyone who I recommend it too loves it-it’s so customisable and cute!!!Few suggestions:A bit more customising-with the pens,or the selections of colours,inserting photos-and more flexibility when using the blade,resizing,flipping.But other than this,It is absolutely PERFECT!!! Chefs kiss.
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INCREDIBLE!GET it now!-a few suggestions...

This is so adorable and simple!There are now purchasess and It is so helpfull!you can create pallets,make it light or dark on the settings!I have a few suggestions:Inserting Photos,Change size when selecting something with blade,and front and back layers.Thats all from me-DEFO RECCOMEND if you want a simple,FREE NO PURCHASE drawing app!!!Great for kids and adults!
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Good app, could do with a little more personality

I really love the idea of this app. The idea of focusing on one thing with such a minimal UI is just… nice. It looks like it just uses the basic iPad pen tools which is a shame. I would have really enjoyed a nice brush engine with a small selection of tools. Maybe add in some sound effects (as a setting) and you could really make this into something where people can focus purely on the drawing. Also I love the default colours provided btw
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I love this drawing app❤️

It’s a great and simple app to do when you get tired of the more complicated apps but I have one request can you please make it to where you can take off and on the little dots cause they get on my nerves when the appear out of no where thank you 😊❤️❤️❤️💕

Awesome

This is an awesome drawing app they pretty much have everything you need.I would love it if they had the colour brown and if there was a tool to make a perfect circle other than that I love it soooo much

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Saved sketches lose quality

Bug

Palette colors change unexpectedly

Bug

Freezing when opening color palette

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to change brush/pen size

Feature

Layers and blending tools

Feature

Color wheel and custom color selection

Feature

Import/export options

Feature

FAQ

What is Charcoal?

Charcoal is an application designed for sketching and visualizing ideas on iOS and iPadOS devices. It focuses on a user-friendly experience with rich tools and color palettes, without complex settings or layers.

What are the key features of Charcoal?

Key features include an easy-to-use sketching interface, a variety of rich drawing tools, beautiful color palettes, the ability to export sketches for use in other graphics programs, support for multiple windows, and dark mode.

Is Charcoal free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, Charcoal is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices is Charcoal compatible with?

Charcoal supports modern iOS and iPadOS features, indicating it is compatible with iPhones and iPads running these operating systems. It specifically mentions support for multiple windows and dark mode, which are features of these platforms.

How can I use my sketches from Charcoal?

You can export your sketches created in Charcoal. This allows you to use your artwork in your favorite graphics programs, integrating your ideas and designs into other workflows.