# Crayon Maestro — draw,paint,create art,sketches

> Realistic wax crayon drawing simulator with dynamic stroke size and color control. (iPhone/iPad app by Norbyte.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crayon-maestro/id471925899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Norbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/331310753)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 225 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crayon-maestro/id471925899/reviews.md

## What is Crayon Maestro?

This full-fledged wax crayon simulator lets you create art, whether a complete drawing or just a sketch, with a striking resemblance to its real life counterpart.

• FINGERTIP = STROKE SIZE •
When you draw, the app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen and changes the stroke size accordingly.
Apply just the corner of your fingertip for a thin line, or the whole fingerprint area for a broad stroke.
A 2nd tool assigned to your finger will still use this feature, so don’t ignore it just because you have an Apple Pencil!

• PARAMETERS CAN BE CHANGED LIVE •
Use any buttons or controls to change/adjust color, size, force, simultaneously while drawing.

• APPLE PENCIL •
Full support for Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2.
In addition, you can assign a second drawing tool, such as Eraser, to the finger.

• EASY AND QUICK TO USE COLOR PALETTE •
Changing the color is only a tap away.
The colors in the palette can be rearranged, adjusted, added and removed.

• UNIVERSAL PURCHASE •
If you choose to buy the Pro upgrade, this one-time in-app purchase will unlock all Pro features in the app on all available platforms (iPad-iPhone-Mac)!

• METAL •
The engine is based on Metal, with 128-bit color and floating-point arithmetic.

• SWIFT •
The app was developed entirely using Swift (earlier versions used C++).

• FULL SCREEN DRAWING • SEAMLESS PATTERN EDITING MODE •
• DARK MODE • LANDSCAPE • PORTRAIT • WIDE COLOR •
• MULTIPLE LAYERS • PHOTO TRACING MODE (Pro feature) •

## Key features

- Fingertip-based stroke size adjustment
- Live parameter changes (color, size, force)
- Full Apple Pencil support
- Customizable color palette
- Multiple layers
- Photo tracing mode (Pro feature)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Biggest Tip | $25.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Big Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Small Tip | $2.00 | one-time |
| Tip Jar: Smallest Tip | $1.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crayon-maestro/id471925899/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Is the best

*2026-08-14, version 6.2.1*

I worry about drawing stuff and every day in my life

### 5/5 — This app is so cool

*2025-12-22, version 6.2.1*

I love how they act so much like real crayons and the way the colors are organized is both easy and unique. It’s not limited or difficult like a lot of art apps are.

### 5/5 — Great for casual doodlers and fine artists

*2024-07-31, version 6.2.1*

This is a fun, simple app packing a surprising amount of functionality. I wish it was combined with the very similar apps from the same developer; having them separate seems very artificial and weird and I want to use all the brushes together.

To put it meanly all these apps from this person work the exact same except for the older Chill Paint, but stop you from using the brushes together to make you buy the same pro features multiple times. To put it nicely, it keeps the apps individually simple and lets people find what they’re searching for on the App Store in specific terms I guess. Still, it’s silly! I want to use all the brushes together!

Basically I’m peeved because I like these apps so much. I wouldn't care if they were lame. Definitely give it a download. They pack a punch with a surprising number of features.

All these apps are missing some really basic stuff I’d expect of an art app but also have a bunch of features, once you buy pro, that I wish all art apps had. You’ll have to give it a try yourself.

Color modulation and the pro brushes are great, and I like the texture of the crayons. A lasso move feature would be nice. The palette is very nice, and easy to refine color on, but it would also be nice to have a color triangle to pick a color from a spectrum as well instead of sliding the circles individually. Would also be nice to be able to save some colors of your own.

### 5/5 — Nice little art app

*2024-07-16, version 6.2.1*

It’s fun to have a crayon-only art app to play around with and doodle in from time to time, I like the way the crayon “brushes” look, it mimics real crayons fairly well.

### 5/5 — Surprisingly responsive!

*2022-12-16, version 5.3*

Actually has decent pressure sensitivity with a graphics tablet, as well as a shockingly robust level of customisation- the bg canvas can be changed to a custom preset, all the drawing tools present are adjustable. I actually ended up paying to upgrade it! Which, as an poor starving artist, should say a LOT as it might be the only art program I've ever paid for in an over 10 year professional career. My only wish is that there was a pc or even android version for on the go and sharing with my pc using wife.

### 4/5 — Pls update this app

*2022-11-18, version 5.3*

I like the feeling of crayon on this one but it’s hard to use the dial. This app doesn’t have the option to long press the dial and get a few size buttons instead like the updated norebyte apps do. It could be really good but it definitely needs an update and I think a new icon could help it get more downloads if that’s why it hasn’t been updated yet.

### 4/5 — Amazing app!!!!!!

*2021-02-24, version 5.3*

Best drawing app I’ve ever used, so much fun and easy to use!

### 5/5 — It’s A Great App!

*2020-12-09, version 5.3*

This is a great app that’s helped me get back into sketching! The tools and options are easy to understand and they work well.
The price is a bargain and so is the upgrade to the pro version.
Give Crayon Maestro a try and it will become one of your favorite apps.

### 5/5 — Best coloring app

*2020-11-23, version 5.3*

This app is way better than what you will normally find if you search coloring app it’s not that kiddy laggy app that you find so easy this is like photo shop but only coloring the only problem is that you can save it with a different color back round.

### 5/5 — I LOVE YOUR APP

*2020-06-15, version 5.3*

I have been loving your app. Becase i have ben
drawing my whole live

       LOVE:
                  LILY

## Frequently asked questions about Crayon Maestro

### What is Crayon Maestro?

Crayon Maestro is a full-fledged wax crayon simulator that allows you to create art, drawings, and sketches with a realistic feel. It features dynamic stroke size based on fingertip contact and allows for simultaneous adjustment of drawing parameters like color and force.

### How does the stroke size work?

The app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen to determine the stroke size. Applying just the corner of your fingertip creates a thin line, while using the entire fingerprint area results in a broad stroke. This feature is active even when using a second tool or an Apple Pencil.

### Is there a cost to use Crayon Maestro?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. Advanced features, such as photo tracing mode, are available through a one-time in-app purchase for the Pro upgrade, which unlocks all Pro features across all available platforms.

### What devices is Crayon Maestro compatible with?

The app offers universal purchase, meaning a Pro upgrade is valid on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. It fully supports Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2, and is built using Swift with a Metal engine for high-performance graphics.

### What are the main use cases for Crayon Maestro?

This app is ideal for creating digital art, sketches, and drawings that mimic the look and feel of real wax crayons. It's suitable for both quick doodles and more detailed artistic projects, offering features like multiple layers and photo tracing for advanced users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.2.1 — 2023-12-11

[NEW] Added some selection options (like “Select All”) in Work in Progress (Gallery). Long-press the Multi-Select button or tap “Selected…” next to the buttons.
[NEW] Added “Reset to Default” button to the Scrollable Palette Area menu (to open that menu, scroll the palette to its beginning and tap the largest of the three buttons that appear).
[IMPROVED] Adjusted the spacing between the thumbnails in Work in Progress (Gallery).
[FIXED] Dismissing some types of alerts by tapping outside would sometimes block the drawing tools (for both touch and Apple Pencil).
[FIXED] A minor, rare user interface graphics glitch.
[FIXED] Pasting multiple files in Work in Progress (Gallery) did not always select all the imported pics.
[IMPROVED] (for devices with attached hardware keyboard) Minor changes/additions to the keyboard shortcuts in Work in Progress (Gallery), and the shortcuts for Copy, Paste, Duplicate now work with layers if the Layers stack is open.
[FIXED] Some issues when tapping to add to the selection while dragging the thumbnails in Work in Progress (Gallery).
[FIXED] Rotating the device could, in some very rare circumstances, cause the app to crash.
[IMPROVED] Tapping or long-pressing a dial could result in an unintentional adjustment (especially if using Apple Pencil).
[FIXED] Copy Layer was not always working properly.
[FIXED] Some minor multi-select issues in Work in Progress (Gallery).
[FIXED] A couple of drag & drop issues.
[FIXED] A very improbable crash bug.
[IMPROVED] A few minor things.

### 6.2 — 2023-11-14

[NEW] Color Modulators that can add a subtle (or not so subtle!), dynamic color variation to the drawing tool you’re using.
[NEW] Multi-Select mode in “Work in Progress” (Gallery), for batch operations (e.g. delete) or drag and drop.
[IMPROVED] Long-press outside to close multiple open menus at once.
[IMPROVED] Better user interface for drag & drop in “Work in Progress” (Gallery).
[IMPROVED] Added stabilizer for Apple Pencil and finger touch release coordinates, when using Geometry/Shapes, Eyedropper, or Layer Mover, for better precision.
[NEW] A spinning wheel is now shown for some tasks, to indicate that the app is busy.
[FIXED] When renaming a layer, a tap outside the Layers menu/panel will now end the renaming instead of closing.
[IMPROVED] Please note that one of the default drawing tools, Multi-Color Crayon, has been replaced by a crayon with a specific Color Modulator that achieves the same effect.
[NEW] Added a simple “Pen” to the drawing tools.
[NEW] Added new Apple Pencil 2 Double-Tap Action: Open/Close Tool Menu.
[IMPROVED] You are now allowed to delete the last picture in “Work in Progress” (Gallery).
[FIXED] In some rare cases, presenting a menu or message could cause the app to crash.
[FIXED] The cancel button was not working correctly for some picture/layer operations.
[FIXED] Ending a drawing stroke outside the picture could cause a crash if the selected layer was in Move Mode.
[FIXED] Some minor issues with sliders in menus.
[FIXED] Copy/paste hex colors wasn’t always working.
[FIXED] A minor cosmetic problem with some menus.
[IMPROVED] Some changes to the manual/help, to reflect recent improvements.
[IMPROVED] Misc. other minor things.
[FIXED] Some other issues.

### 6.1 — 2023-05-01

[NEW] Two-finger tap Undo. Added an alternative set of gestures (tap the Settings button and check/uncheck the “Use 2-Finger Tap Undo” setting) for those who prefer 2-finger tap Undo over 3-finger-swipe Undo.
[IMPROVED] Slightly less glare on the buttons.
[IMPROVED] Changed some of the bottom row buttons in “Work in Progress”.
[IMPROVED] Zoom Reset animation.
[FIXED] After editing the palette, a few of the colors would sometimes appear dimmed or translucent.
[FIXED] The picture would sometimes flicker when starting or switching to the app.
[FIXED] A few (potential) memory leak issues.
[FIXED] Some minor graphics glitches.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] Some minor Undo description issues.
[IMPROVED] Minor changes to some menus (Manual, Settings menu, Apple Pencil menu, Selected Picture menu, Layer menu, etc.)
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.

### 6.0 — 2023-01-27

[NEW] Tool preview (in the tool menu).
[NEW] Drag & drop from/to other apps. Supported in both “Work in Progress” (Gallery) and Layers.
[NEW] Support for cross-device drag & drop via Universal Control.
[NEW] A new native file format named after the app. Supports thumbnails when exporting.
[NEW] Detailed undo/redo info.
[NEW] Picture-specific color palettes. You can now add new palettes, including ones that are specific to, and saved with, the current picture.
[NEW] (Pro) A new tool for sketching: Graphite Pencil.
[NEW] Some new tool settings in the tool menu: Texture Interaction (to make individual tools less or more affected by the paper/canvas texture), as well as specific adjustable parameters for some tools.
[NEW] Filled shapes (Drawing Mode). They can now be filled with strokes from the selected drawing tool.
[NEW] Tool button info. All tool buttons now display information and hints regarding that tool’s selected Color, Size, Force, Drawing Mode, and Tracing.
[NEW] Tap any control knob (Size, Force, Hue, Saturation, Brightness) to enlarge it, for easier use and more precision. Tap again to return to original size.
[NEW] Long-press on any control knob to open a menu with fixed values to choose from (e.g. "50%").
[IMPROVED] The three different parts of the scrollable palette area are now called “Quick Colors”, “Palette”, and “Named Colors”.
[NEW] (Pro) A new menu (mostly) for web developers, where you can adjust, copy & paste as hex color, can be found in the Current Color menu.
[IMPROVED] Drawing Mode (shapes/geometry) now has a variety of new options, and a preview.
[NEW] Layer button info. The layer button will display the selected layer’s opacity if it’s less than 100%, and indicate whether or not a Layer Channel Lock is in use.
[IMPROVED] The drag handles have been removed in Layers. Now, to rearrange the layers, just grab anywhere and drag (avoid the name field if using Apple Pencil).
[NEW] Rename layers. Tap its current name (or just start writing in the selected layer’s name box, if you use an Apple Pencil).
[IMPROVED] Redesigned menus.
[IMPROVED] Tapping outside a menu will now only close that menu, instead of also reusing the tap in the menu underneath (if any).
[FIXED] An issue that could cause the app to freeze, glitch, or block the user from entering “Work in Progress” (Gallery) in some cases.
[IMPROVED] Misc. changes and some new options in the palette’s options/settings menu.
[NEW] Tool Size Mode, to determine how the tool’s size is calculated.
[IMPROVED] The menu where you can decide which traits (e.g. Color, Size, etc.) are individual or shared by all tools has been simplified (Settings Menu -> Drawing Tools).
[IMPROVED] The algorithms for the drawing tools have been improved.
[IMPROVED] The selected tool is now more clearly marked.
[IMPROVED] The 2nd tool (when using Apple Pencil to control the 1st) is now marked.
[IMPROVED] When creating seamless patterns, it’s now possible to switch off the tiled view mode without switching back to normal (non-wrapped) drawing.
[IMPROVED] Some user interface changes, like color schemes, improved menus, etc.
[IMPROVED] Various additional things.
[IMPROVED] Some optimizations.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.

### 5.3 — 2020-05-21

[NEW] (Pro) Support for Universal Purchase. Your Pro Upgrade is now valid for iPad, iPhone, and Mac.
[IMPROVED] The paper/canvas texture preview is now showing an example brush stroke.
[IMPROVED] When adjusting the paper/canvas texture, all sliders will now affect the preview.
[IMPROVED] A few additions to the Recommended Paper/Canvas Colors.
[IMPROVED] Some things, like Undo/Redo for example, are now a bit faster.
[NEW] (Pro) A new tool called Void Patcher, that covers up transparent gaps (supports Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[FIXED] A minor issue with Dark Mode.
[FIXED] A couple of minor user interface glitches.
[IMPROVED] Misc. things.
[FIXED] Some image orientation issues.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.

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