Best apps like Charcoal

🎨 Graphics & Design

Whether you want more options like Charcoal or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform

4.0(62 ratings)

Free

KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

Top Alternatives to Charcoal

Tayasui Memopad - Notes & Draw by SKETCHES SRL

Sketch, Scribble, Create

Editor's Choice

4.4😊(896 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Unleash your creativity with this intuitive drawing and note-taking app. Perfect for both kids and adults, it offers realistic tools, layers, and vibrant colors. Capture thoughts, sketch ideas, and express yourself effortlessly.

What We Love

🚀 Quick and easy to use
👍 Intuitive and straightforward interface
🎨 Great drawing tools and color options
💡 Useful for quick notes and sketches
🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
🔍 Difficulty organizing or managing drawings
💾 Unreliable auto-save or loss of work
🔧 Limited functionality compared to paid version
🔍 Lack of advanced features like layers

Morpholio Journal – Sketchbook by Vectorworks, Inc.

Design, Note, Sketch, Collect.

Strong Contender

4.5😐(763 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app is a digital sketchbook for creatives to write, sketch, and design anywhere. It offers a robust set of drawing tools, organizational features, and the ability to import and share ideas, making it ideal for capturing inspiration on the go.

What We Love

🚀 Great sketching experience
👍 Beautiful journal-like layout
💡 Ability to add images and collage
👍 Variety of drawing tools and color palettes

Room to Improve

🔒 Requires account creation
💰 Paid features like brushes
🐛 Stability issues and crashes
🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage

Hypersketch by STUCK

AI-powered sketching & ideas

Worth Considering

Journal. Sketchnotes. Todos.

4.2(74 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Transform simple sketches into polished visuals and new ideas in seconds with AI assistance. This tool empowers users to explore creative breadth, refine concepts, and generate diverse design variations from a single drawing. It offers a human-centered approach, keeping you in creative control while accelerating the ideation process.

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Inkflow Visual Notebook

Fluid digital ink for writing and sketchingResize and reorganize content with touch gesturesHigh-resolution zoom for precision detail

This app offers a fluid digital writing and sketching experience, allowing users to easily capture, resize, and reorganize ideas. It supports high-resolution zooming for detailed work and integrates text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds. Users can share their creations in various formats.

(1.9K)

Draw and take notes with ease

Linea Sketch

Minimalist UIIntelligent shape creation (ZipShapes)Elegant layer management

This app provides a powerful yet intuitive drawing and note-taking experience. Its minimalist interface keeps the focus on your creations, offering features like intelligent shape creation, precise layer management, and artistic brushes. Record your process with time-lapse and utilize various grids and templates for diverse projects.

(793)

Paintwork - Infinite Notebook

Painting and Handwritten notes

Customizable brushes and erasersExtensive vector graphics toolsRich color palette

Create handwritten notes, diaries, and drawings with a vast array of tools. Features include customizable brushes, vector graphics, a rich color palette, and image import. Export your creations as PDFs or images.

(17K)

Quick draw like pencil & paper

Super Simple Draw

Home screen widgetsApple Pencil gesture supportiPad multitasking

A minimalist drawing application designed for quick sketches and notes, offering seamless integration with Apple Pencil and widgets. It supports various iPad features and standard iOS sharing, making it as easy to use as a physical whiteboard.

(4K)

Notetake, Sketch, PDF, Present

ZoomNotes Lite

Unlimited zoom and panningHandwritten notes and sketchesMarkup PDFs and Office documents

This app allows for handwritten notes and sketches on various digital documents, including PDFs and Office files. It offers unlimited zooming, customizable paper styles, and extensive sharing options. Additional features and pen types are available through in-app purchases.

(214)

Draw, make notes and doodle

Sketch Book App

Built-in memory for saving masterpiecesPortable and convenient for on-the-go useLong battery life (up to 2 weeks)

This digital sketchpad allows children to draw and save their creations. It offers a portable and convenient way for kids to express their creativity anywhere, anytime. Artwork can be easily transferred to other devices for sharing.

(2)

free

Draw your Calendar for iPads

Pencil Planner - Stift

Draw appointments directly on calendarIntuitive pen-on-paper planningVisual family planner

This app allows users to visually plan their schedules by drawing appointments directly onto a calendar. It offers an intuitive, pen-on-paper experience for effortless scheduling, making it ideal for families and couples to coordinate activities and boost overall productivity.

(12)

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