Archived App (Last seen on 12 May 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 4, 2017
  • May 2, 2017

Features

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About

This natural media drawing app for iPad and Apple Pencil replicates the feel of various art tools. It features a unique color blending model for realistic color mixing and offers high-resolution drawing capabilities. A premium version is available via in-app purchase.

Realistic drawing tool emulation
Unique color blending model
High-resolution output
Smooth and intuitive gestures
Optimized performance
Apple Pencil support
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What's New in Inks and Pens

1.0.2

May 2, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - importing reference picture from photo album and camera ( premium version)

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In-App Purchases

Free

inks And Pens Premium

inks And Pens Full options

User reviews

5 star app

Great app, recommend to friends! :) One of the best drawing apps I’ve seen, well done on creating this.

Outstanding

Very cool app, many options! Has zero advertising! Well worth downloading!

Inks and pens app

This is a superbly crafted drawing/sketching/painting app,well designed for the 1st edition Apple pen. Compares well with many of the top drawer art apps

Inks and pens wow!

Huge potential for this app a few more tools would be nice but I love the richness in the colours good job

Great app! A few things.

This app is great! All the art materials in it is crazy! I love how you can get different pencils, and different pens. The choices are not limited, and I have to say I’ve made a ton of good art and calligraphy with the app. It is very compatible with the Apple Pencil. I’m addicted to this app! Two things though. Number one, layers. If you are a digital artist, you need to be able to hide layers, show layers, etc. they help you a lot. I saw no layer button, so I had to erase around my line work! Sure, it’s good for doodling, but if you want a good piece of art work, we should be able to access layers. Number two, the colors. I was trying to change the color of the calligraphy pen, but I found out I wasn’t able to. This is a very crucial thing if you are an artist. There are a ton of color crayons, but what about the pens? The calligraphy pens? Other than that, great app. It doesn’t flood you with ads, and you can make amazing art.
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Response from developer

Hello swagloafhamiltion, thanks for your comment. Did you unlock the full options extension ? It is free for now. ( See the locker icon on the top-left corner of the screen ) You will get layers, more tools with color editing and a backgroud picture importer. Hope it helps.

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FAQ

What devices does Inks and Pens support?

Inks and Pens is designed specifically for iPads. It is optimized for use with the Apple Pencil to provide the most natural drawing experience.

What drawing tools are available in Inks and Pens?

The app emulates a variety of natural media tools, including B&W pencils, colored pencils, felt-tip pens, ball-point pens, fountain pens, oil pastels, inks, and brushes.

How does the color blending work in Inks and Pens?

Inks and Pens features a unique color blending model that accurately emulates real colors. It allows for natural mixing, blending, and overlaying of colors.

Is Inks and Pens free to use?

Yes, Inks and Pens is free to download and use. A premium version with additional features is available as an in-app purchase.

Does Inks and Pens have ads?

No, Inks and Pens does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download with an optional premium upgrade.

What is the age rating for Inks and Pens?

Inks and Pens has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

When was Inks and Pens last updated?

The latest version of Inks and Pens was released on May 2, 2017. The app was initially released on April 4, 2017.

What do users think of Inks and Pens?

User sentiment for Inks and Pens is mixed, with an average rating of 3.6 stars from 8 ratings. Specific user feedback is not detailed in the provided data.