# Inks and Pens > Natural media drawing app for iPad with realistic color blending. (iPhone/iPad app by Benoit Dehaene.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inks-and-pens/id1212342186 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Benoit Dehaene](https://appshunter.io/developer/541860126) - Category: Entertainment, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-04-04 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inks-and-pens/id1212342186/reviews.md ## What is Inks and Pens? Inks and Pens is a natural media drawing app especially designed for iPad and the Apple Pencil. It reproduces the feelings of drawing tools: B&W pencils, coloured pencils, felt-tip pens, ball-point pens, fountain pens, oil pastels, inks ans brushes … The main point is a new and unique color blending model which emulates with accuracy the magic of real colors: mixing, blending, overlay in a natural manner. High resolution pictures, smooth and intuitive gesture, highly optimized. Get it for free. Premium version available in app purchase. Apple Pencil recommended ## Key features - Realistic drawing tool emulation - Unique color blending model - High-resolution output - Smooth and intuitive gestures - Optimized performance - Apple Pencil support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | inks And Pens Premium | Free | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inks-and-pens/id1212342186/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 5 star app *2022-03-30, version 1.0.2* Great app, recommend to friends! :) One of the best drawing apps I’ve seen, well done on creating this. ### 5/5 — Outstanding *2020-02-18* Very cool app, many options! Has zero advertising! Well worth downloading! ### 4/5 — Inks and pens app *2019-12-27* 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 ### 5/5 — Inks and pens wow! *2019-01-12, version 1.0.2* Huge potential for this app a few more tools would be nice but I love the richness in the colours good job ### 4/5 — Great app! A few things. *2019-01-01* 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. **Developer response:** 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. ### 4/5 — Awesome *2017-05-02* Wish there was more colors and features. This is a great app. The developer really listens to the customer. I think that this app is a must have. I am just learning how to use it. I was not using until now. When the developer added to import. Now I am learning this app. Also great price. ## Frequently asked questions about Inks and Pens ### 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. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.0.2 — 2017-05-02 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - importing reference picture from photo album and camera ( premium version) ### 1.0.1 — 2017-04-14 Minor improvements: - Pastels blending - Default sizes for tools without Pencil ### 1.0 — 2017-04-04 No release notes. ## More apps by Benoit Dehaene - [Auto Paint For iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-paint-for-ipad/id792692226) - [Paint Tools for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-tools-for-iphone/id829541421) - [Auto Paint for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-paint-for-iphone/id829577899) All apps by Benoit Dehaene: https://appshunter.io/developer/541860126 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*