# Drawing Pad - apps for Drawing — Sketchbook, Coloring, Painting

> Digital drawing and painting app with customizable tools and sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Minh Nguyen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad-apps-for-drawing/id1114463240 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Minh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050437840)
- Category: Entertainment, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6,584 App Store ratings · 236 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad-apps-for-drawing/id1114463240/reviews.md

## What is Drawing Pad?

Drawing Pad - Drawing Apps 
Main Features:
- Drawing with Pencil, Brush, Eraser, Marker, Pen.
- Customize Brushes with texture.
- Fill color with bucket.
- Adding Text on drawing.
- Adding Shape on drawing.
- Change drawing Background with color, texture and picture.
- Speed up drawing with Mirror.
- Easy drawing with Grid
- Share drawing.

## Key features

- Pencil, brush, eraser, marker, pen tools
- Customizable brush textures
- Color fill bucket
- Add text and shapes
- Background customization
- Mirror and grid drawing aids
- Share drawings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drawing Pad - Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Drawing Pad?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of tools and features
- 💡 Useful for beginners and artists
- 🎨 Good for sketching and drawing
- 👍 Responsive to Apple Pencil

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🎨 Difficult to control precision of drawing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Drawing not saving properly
- Lag and delay when using certain tools
- Incompatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add layers for more complex drawings
- Improve brush and color selection
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow offline drawing without internet connection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 236)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-pad-apps-for-drawing/id1114463240/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Chicka Chicka boom boom

*2026-07-26, version 2.9*

I am busy

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-06-15, version 2.9*

😍 it the best drawing game ever!!!!

### 5/5 — Good job

*2025-12-07, version 2.9*

You have good things just more bravery 
So good job stay good or go bad but 5 stars is goooooood

### 5/5 — Not bad

*2025-11-27, version 2.9*

I’d like this game, but most likely you draw better with the Apple pen, but if you don’t like with your hand, it just gets all skinny but when you draw with your like apple pen, something to draw with it it’s so much better like yeah you should get an apple pen with the strong if you guys don’t have an apple pen you should probably don’t download this game

### 5/5 — 5 star rating

*2025-02-28, version 2.9*

My kid been so quite I been thanking what is  my kid doing

### 5/5 — Drawing pad age 9 Luke

*2025-02-22, version 2.9*

Drawing pad is great it is the best. Because it is the best thing ever I have used to draw  because  you don’t have to pay money and just to make my character and monster of the sea ,sky and under ground thing .

### 5/5 — Ava’s opinion

*2025-01-27, version 2.9*

I think this is so fun I like to make so much things plz make even better

### 1/5 — Boooooooo

*2025-01-25, version 2.9*

I was drawing something really good, but then the app glitched out and didn't save, wow, just, wow.

### 5/5 — Siiiiick

*2025-01-22, version 2.9*

More than ten stars

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2025-01-12, version 2.9*

This app is free and so cool you have to try it you can draw anything at anytime therefore, you should try it. It also helps you improve and gives more ideas!

## Frequently asked questions about Drawing Pad

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

You can draw, sketch, and paint using a variety of tools like pencils, brushes, and markers. The app allows you to customize brushes, fill areas with color, add text and shapes, and even change the background with colors, textures, or pictures.

### What drawing tools are available?

The app provides essential drawing tools including a pencil, brush, eraser, marker, and pen. You can further customize these brushes with different textures to achieve unique artistic effects.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does include advertisements and offers in-app purchases. These purchases may unlock additional features or remove ads.

### How can I improve my drawing process with this app?

The app offers features to speed up your drawing process, such as a mirror tool for symmetrical designs and a grid option for precise placement. You can also easily change the background to set the mood for your artwork.

### Can I share my artwork?

Yes, you can easily share your finished drawings with others directly from the app. This allows you to showcase your creations on social media or send them to friends and family.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2023-04-29

- Drawing render performance improve.
- Bug fixes.

### 2.8 — 2023-03-22

- Change iPad layout to landscape.
- Added In-App Purchase.
- Fixed bugs.

### 2.7 — 2021-12-17

Improve performance.
Remove Sticker feature.
Bugs fixed.

### 2.6 — 2018-09-24

- Fix bugs.
- Update for iOS 12.

### 2.5 — 2018-09-15

- Fixed bug in Restore In-App Purchase.
- Fixed bug when deselect brush, background.
- Improve performance.

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