# Drawing Box Ltd

> Award-winning mobile painting and sketching application with extensive artistic tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Etienne Nguyen Tan Hon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-box-ltd/id417861734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Etienne Nguyen Tan Hon](https://appshunter.io/developer/417852567)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 242 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2011-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-box-ltd/id417861734/reviews.md

## What is Drawing Box Ltd?

Enjoy the LIGHT VERSION of one of the most awarded painting app on the market. You will be surprised by the incredible number of features provided by this app. 

Bring along this small mobile studio with you, make life sketching, studying forms, shapes, architecture, human figures. 

This is an excellent tool for a quick sketch, even drawn with small modeling effects with the smooth art brushes.

Publish your works directly on Twitter, Facebook or Sina Weibo. Send them to the photo library or to your friends by mail.

Main features: 
- 3 pencil modes 
- 3 art brushes
- 2 paint rollers
- 3 eraser sizes 
- 78 premixed and ready to use colors.
- 10 incredible creative pen effects.
- 187 stickers in 3 sizes 
- Video replay of your paintings 
- Symmetrical drawing and painting.
- Unlimited undo, redo, clear drawing page 
- Pictures for coloring and leisure activities
- Drawing lessons (in-app purchase)
- You can choose a color for the canvas background from the 78 premixed colors. How it works: just push the color tube to the top and release it.

## Key features

- Multiple pencil modes and art brushes
- Creative pen effects and stickers
- Symmetrical drawing and painting
- Video replay of artwork
- Unlimited undo/redo functionality
- Pictures for coloring and leisure

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pencil Sketching Lessons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Drawing Box Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Drawing Box Ltd?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of drawing tools and features
- 💡 Helpful for kids and adults
- 🎨 Wide range of colors and brushes
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Realistic drawing experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Blending issues with colors
- 🔒 Limited save/export options in free version
- 💡 Could use more advanced tools (e.g. smudge, bucket fill)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing images
- Drawings sometimes rotate the wrong way
- Occasional freezing when saving drawings

**Most requested features**

- Add a bucket fill tool
- Improve color blending capabilities
- Increase save/export options in free version
- Implement a smudge tool

## Recent user reviews (10 of 242)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-box-ltd/id417861734/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great fun

*2017-03-02, version 2.1*

The grand kids love it. Lots of different features.

### 2/5 — So many glitches

*2015-06-13, version 3.0*

I really loved using this game, but there were so many glitches. 😢 please fix!

### 3/5 — what happened to this app?

*2015-05-29, version 3.0*

I liked this until I upgraded. Now when I try to paint I get 2 or more colors blending together even tho I selected one color / brush in the preferences.
Please fix it

### 5/5 — Get this app

*2015-05-23, version 3.0*

This app is amazing. U have to get it. I love this app so much and play on it every day!!!

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2015-03-01, version 3.0*

It's realistic and children can use it easily too. Works even better with a stylus!:)

### 5/5 — Great app

*2015-02-16, version 3.0*

Love the many color choices..easy to comprehend.  Thanks!

### 5/5 — Love It! :)

*2015-02-03, version 2.5*

Great game! Love drawing, love this.

### 4/5 — Yes, it does has bunch of tools available. But...

*2015-01-06, version 2.5*

I have tried tons of scratch tools, this one got the most available painting tools among them yet still being free. But it's getting crash very often especially when import images, which drive me crazy somethings...

### 5/5 — Great app!!

*2015-01-05, version 2.5*

This app is fun and has so many features! I have designed t-shirt logos and graphics using it...😃

### 5/5 — Loads of fun

*2014-10-10, version 2.3*

Recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Drawing Box Ltd

### What can I do with this drawing app?

This app allows you to sketch and paint with a variety of tools including pencils, brushes, and pen effects. You can also use stickers, enjoy symmetrical drawing, and even watch a video replay of your creative process. It's designed for both quick sketches and more detailed artistic studies.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include multiple pencil modes, art brushes, paint rollers, eraser sizes, a wide selection of premixed colors, creative pen effects, and numerous stickers. It also offers video replay, symmetrical drawing, unlimited undo/redo, and pictures for coloring.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is a light version and is free to download and use with its core features. However, it does offer in-app purchases, such as drawing lessons, which can enhance your experience and unlock additional content.

### What can I do with my finished artwork?

You can publish your completed works directly to social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Sina Weibo. Additionally, you can save your creations to your device's photo library or share them with friends via email.

### What are the drawing lessons mentioned?

Drawing lessons are an in-app purchase that provides guided instruction to help users improve their artistic skills. These lessons are designed to complement the app's existing tools and features, offering a structured way to learn and practice.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2023-12-28

Version 5.1:

- User interface tiny improvements
- Bug fixes

### 5.0 — 2023-12-05

Version 5.0:

- Full synchronization with Drawing Box paid version.
- App general improvement.
- Bug fixes

### 4.0 — 2021-05-25

- Enhanced for iOS14
- Bug fixes

### 3.6 — 2016-12-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Some minor bug fixes

### 3.5 — 2016-11-01

Version 3.5:

- Enhanced for iOS10
- Bugs fixed for getting better everyday

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All apps by Etienne Nguyen Tan Hon: https://appshunter.io/developer/417852567

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