# ‎iArtbook — Create, Draw, Paint, Animate

> Professional digital art creation, drawing, painting, and animation app. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Kondrashov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iartbook/id1451457615 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Kondrashov](https://appshunter.io/developer/498934210)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 11,478 App Store ratings · 3,459 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.3 · 388 MB
- Languages: Danish, Ukrainian, Russian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Catalan, Hungarian, Norwegian Bokmål, Hindi, Indonesian and 30 more
- Released: 2019-02-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iartbook/id1451457615/reviews.md

## What is ‎iArtbook?

Fun painting app, based on Unlimited Layers with Blend Modes and Masks

Any brush can be used with 3 professional-level realtime technologies of calligraphy: Line Delay, Rope Stabilization and Correction, combine it for best results. With 100% calligraphy the line will be very smooth even if you are drawing with your finger

Brushes can be Dry, Glossy and Wet. There are 3 types of Wet brushes: Without Pull, With Pull and Super-Precise. Any brush can instantly became Smudge-brush with Finger instrument. Textured brushes are also supported

If you like to draw with simple round brush, there are quick settings for Hardness, Ovality & Rotation of your brush shape. Or, if you prefer realistic brushes, large Pro-Library of shapes (>1000 textures) can be used to create new brushes of any type

Apple Pencil is fully supported, including Touch Force, Tilt, Azimuth and Predicted Points. There are settings for each Pencil ability. You also can disable finger-painting, if you never use it

Gestures: 2-fingers tap for Undo and 3-fingers tap for Redo any action

For color choosing there are 2 different Color Pickers and Palettes with Gradient Mixer. Use long-pressure gesture for quick color choosing

Time-Lapse video recording is enabled by default


FEATURES LIST:

Create Animation:
* Unlimited frames of animation
* Multiple animation layers
* Export to mp4, hevc, gif, apng

Learn How to Draw by copying Professional Art:
* Use any Painting or Sketch as a Lesson
* Tap left side of screen to switch between your painting and the lesson
* 4 lesson types: "Equal size", "First Layer", "Horizontal split", "Vertical split"

Brushes:
* Preinstalled professional brushes
* Glossy brushes
* 50+ brush settings
* Shapes library
* Calligraphy
* Apple Pencil support
* Smudge brushes with 3 different smudge technologies
* Export-import of brushes
* Dynamic shape
* Realistic brushes
* Any brush can became a smudge brush with Smudge tool

Colors:
* 2 Color Pickers
* Color mixer
* Palettes
* Import/Export of palettes

Interface:
* Right and left handed interface
* Light or dark interface
* Custom interface color

Layers:
* Unlimited layers
* Dynamic ssd/operative memory using for layers
* Masks 
* Clear / Fill / Select / Sort / Duplicate
* Blend modes
* Opacity and visibility
* Import any image as a layer
* Transform without loosing image quality

Gestures:
* 2-Fingers tap for Undo
* 3-Fingers tap for Redo
* Long pressure for quick color choosing
* Bucket Tool: Drag the Color circle onto the canvas
* Only-gestures control with Swipes

Advanced:
* Flip canvas horizontally
* Time-Lapse video recording
* Transform instrument
* Selection tool
* PNG with transparency creation

## Key features

- Unlimited layers with blend modes and masks
- Advanced brush customization and calligraphy tools
- Animation creation with multiple layers and export options
- Apple Pencil support with pressure and tilt
- Time-Lapse video recording
- Learn to draw by copying professional art

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to iArtbook Pro | $12.99 | one-time |
| iArtbook Pro for iPhone | $7.99 | one-time |
| iArtbook Pro for iPad | $12.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #103 in Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

## What do users think of ‎iArtbook?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great free alternative to Procreate
- 👍 Variety of brushes and textures
- 🎨 Excellent for drawing and animation
- 💡 Ability to create custom brushes

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 📤 Ads for premium features too frequent
- 🎨 Limited selection of basic brushes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Layers glitching and creating unwanted artifacts
- Inability to save or export artwork properly
- Brush and tool settings not persisting between sessions

**Most requested features**

- Add symmetry tool
- Implement layer folders and management
- Include audio support for animations
- Improve selection and transformation tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 3,459)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iartbook/id1451457615/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love IT

*2026-08-23, version 10.9.8*

I love the brushes and I made a lot art pics I love all the textures it’s so nice maybe you can add moon you know I love all the textures this game is very amazing I would practice drawing on this game with all the textures The game is so good to really keep the work up I’m so grateful for the game and I wish you have a great review for this game and not many haters get this game is so good like I love it it’s so good so keep the work up and maybe you can make more textures but they’re really good I love how you’re doing all of this you created all those pictures which is amazing by you have a good game

### 3/5 — not the same

*2026-08-22, version 10.9.8*

this used to be my favorite drawing app because it was free and i learned how to use all the tools pretty quickly but now so many features that are important for artists have to be paid for now. i was fine watching ads to get the feature like before but they even took away the watch ad option and now u have to pay. upsetting bc now i have to learn how a different drawing app works :/

### 3/5 — Would be better

*2026-08-21, version 10.9.8*

But most settings and options are locked behind a paywall

### 5/5 — Way too fun

*2026-08-20, version 10.9.8*

Like I’m trying to draw Lara raj because I couldn’t it was just because I’ve been trying to practice for years

### 3/5 — Good but………….

*2026-08-19, version 10.9.8*

It always asks me to buy pro so I have to restart my whole iPad to use

### 3/5 — its cool

*2026-08-19, version 10.9.8*

this app is awesome i love the brushes and everything but it sucks how every other feature that isnt the brush or erase tool is locked behind a pay wall

obviously you can watch ads, but having to watch a new ad every single time you want to use a different tool is a bit excessive, especially since you can get all of those basic features for free on ibispaint

### 4/5 — I like it, it’s just frustrating that I have to pay to use some features

*2026-08-17, version 10.9.8*

I like the app, and the fact you can make your own brushes, I just don’t like that some features are no longer free to use, like selection and text, not saying I hate it, it’s just frustrating, Not saying you should
Change it back, just telling you, thx, you should still use this app if u want

### 1/5 — Wtf.

*2026-08-17, version 10.9.8*

I can’t even save my own artwork? Now I gotta spend money just to download my art? This used to be a good drawing app.

### 1/5 — ‼️⚠️Don’t get it if you can’t spend!⚠️‼️

*2026-08-17, version 10.9.8*

This app was a pretty normal drawing app until one day I clicked on and the liquefy tool, the transformed tool, the selection tool, and even the copy and paste tool (which means you can’t add any pictures) were locked behind a paywall! So if you can’t spend money than don’t get it! Other than that you can get this if you just want to doodle.

### 5/5 — SO GOOOD😼

*2026-08-17, version 10.9.8*

As someone who is not great at digital art (never have been) this app is SO easy to use, I can actually make art I am happy with! Not to mention there are ZERO ADDS! The only downside is you can’t use tools like lasso or smudge and stuff like that, because you need to buy it. But honestly I DONT MIND, Im not much of an advanced digital artist, so I barely used those tools in the first place. This app has SO MANY free brushes, and honestly this is the best experience I’ve had from a free art app!!! Highly recommend for beginners, or just people who want to draw peacefully. :D

## Frequently asked questions about ‎iArtbook

### What can I create with this app?

You can create digital art, drawings, paintings, and animations. The app supports unlimited layers, blend modes, and masks, allowing for complex compositions. It also offers features for creating animations with multiple frames and exporting them in various formats.

### What are the key features for drawing and painting?

The app boasts advanced brush customization with over 50 settings, including calligraphy tools with line delay and stabilization. It supports textured brushes, realistic brushes, and smudge brushes. Apple Pencil is fully integrated, offering pressure, tilt, and azimuth sensitivity.

### How does the animation feature work?

You can create animations with an unlimited number of frames and multiple animation layers. The app allows you to export your animations to formats like MP4, HEVC, GIF, and APNG, making it easy to share your creations.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features, brushes, or content to enhance your creative experience.

### Can I learn to draw using this app?

Yes, the app includes a feature to help you learn how to draw by copying professional art. You can use any painting or sketch as a lesson and switch between your work and the reference material.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 10.9.8 — 2026-01-07

Added Rulers

### 10.9.7 — 2025-12-28

Added Pro tokens. Those who draw frequently will be able to use Pro tokens to access professional features for free

### 10.9.6 — 2025-12-20

Added shapes selection

### 10.9.5 — 2025-12-12

Improved Selection for older devices
Improved Bucket for Animation section
Improved canvas shadow

### 10.9.4 — 2025-12-10

Improved Recolor
Improved UI

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