Interactive Sketchbook

Interactive Sketchbook

Realistic Pencil illustration

2 ratings
77 reviews
$4.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2011
  • July 28, 2026
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Learn professional illustration techniques with interactive tutorials and digital sketching tools. Practice drawing alongside a professional artist or import your own photo references. This app offers a digital alternative to traditional sketchbooks with advanced features for artists.

Interactive tutorials from professional illustrator
Import photo references for drawing
Three custom layers for sketching and detailing
Split view for side-by-side drawing and reference
Full-page tracing and full-screen drawing modes
Unlimited pages and undo/redo functionality
Portfolio to store and manage digital art
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What's New in Interactive Sketchbook

4.0

July 28, 2026

Toned Paper Sketching: Switch your paper to a richly textured toned paper for Monotone Sketching. Selecting a toned paper adds a white highlight pencil to your tools. Focus on rendering highlights and shadows with the paper handling your illustrations mid tones. Adjustable Reference Grids: Side by side mode now has adjustable reference grids that you can turn on to help you get your drawings proportions just right. Improved Canvas Gestures: You now have more freedom to position your art on screen, with rotation, zoom and offset. Sketch Stats in Portfolio: Want to know how long you worked on a drawing? How many strokes you used to make your masterpiece? You can now see stats of your sketch in the portfolio.

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

Paper Pack Pro

Premium pack of colored tone papers with rich texture.

User reviews

Great for illustrating from reference!

Fantastic update with the addition of toned papers and reference grids! 😃

Interactive Sketchbook is my go-to app for drawing pencil portraits from reference, and this update makes it so much nicer!

Wow! Awesome update!

I got Interactive Sketchbook for my iPad a couple years ago- and use it all the time. There really isn't anything like it out there, and it's the greatest place to keep all my visual ideas and sharpen my drawing skills.

I saw there was a new update and- Holy cow! It is so much more user friendly, and the responsiveness is crazy! The new tone paper is so awesome to work with, and I especially like the flexibility of grids and being about to easily rotate your art and reference from either side! Fantastic!

The Matt Busch tutorials are pretty rad. Works perfect on the iPad, updating on my iPhone as well! Thanks, Digital Wave!
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My favorite sketching app

It is my favorite sketching app by far and it has been for many years. The app is simple but delivers second to none drawing experience. The closest experience you can get when drawing with a pencil.

I love it.

It feels exactly like how I draw on my 3DS XL except I can get in with more detail. Works way better with a stylus. I think it would thrive if you guys added in colored pencils. Other than that, 20/10 would highly and definitely recommend if you’re more of a traditional artist like me.

Eraser dont wok

Please fix eraser and then it will be a great app otherwise useless

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FAQ

What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to learn professional illustration techniques through interactive tutorials led by a professional artist. You can also sketch your own ideas, import photo references, and organize your digital art in a portfolio. It offers a digital alternative to traditional sketchbooks with advanced drawing tools.

What are the key features for drawing?

The app features three custom layers (Sketch, Detail, Tone) for efficient workflow, a split view for drawing alongside references, and intuitive full-page and full-screen modes. It supports pressure-sensitive drawing strokes with Apple Pencil and compatible styluses, offering an endless digital canvas with undo/redo functionality.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating it is a free application.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is optimized as a universal app and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPad Pro. It supports pressure variable drawing strokes via 3D Touch, Apple Pencil, and Adonit styluses for a high-quality digital drawing experience on these devices.

Who are the tutorials for?

The interactive tutorials are designed to teach you the basics of sketching portraits from a professional illustrator. They guide you through steps with detailed tips, making them suitable for artists who want to learn specific techniques and improve their portrait drawing skills.