Best Paint Diary alternatives: apps like Paint Diary

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Paint Diary or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Paint Diary

SuperPaint: Fluid Art#1

SuperPaint: Fluid Art by Aharon Netz

Physics-based digital art
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
5.0(2 ratings)
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Create digital art with a realistic fluid simulation engine. Control paint flow, mix colors dynamically, and use professional drawing tools with stylus support. Import and export high-resolution artwork.

Smudge: Imperfect Sketchbook#2

Smudge: Imperfect Sketchbook by bluedotsoftware

Draw, sketch, and doodle
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A minimalist drawing app for iPhone and iPad designed for sketching and doodling. It offers a distraction-free canvas with tools like pencil, charcoal, and a precision eraser. Organize your work into multiple sketchbooks and sync them across devices via iCloud.

Cosmic Brush#3

Cosmic Brush by Norbyte

Sketch,draw,paint,create art
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.6(132 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Unleash your creativity with a powerful digital art application. Explore unique painting tools, intuitive stroke size adjustments based on finger contact, and customizable parameters. Supports left-handed users and offers a universal Pro upgrade for expanded features across Apple devices.

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Art of Weird
Art of Weird
Art of Weird
Paint to inspire awe,joy,rage!
Free

Unleash your creativity with a unique painting app offering realistic tools and bizarre brushes for exploration. Features dynamic stroke sizing based on fingertip contact and a customizable interface for left-handed users. Explore a new dimension of artistic expression.

Realistic and bizarre painting toolsDynamic stroke sizing by fingertip contactLive parameter adjustments
🎨 Graphics & Design
(154)
free with in-app purchases
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Crayon Maestro
Crayon Maestro
Crayon Maestro
draw,paint,create art,sketches
Free

This app simulates wax crayon drawing with realistic stroke variations based on fingertip pressure. It offers a dynamic color palette, adjustable drawing parameters, and full Apple Pencil support for creating detailed art and sketches. Pro features like photo tracing are available via a one-time purchase.

Fingertip-based stroke size adjustmentLive parameter changes (color, size, force)Full Apple Pencil support
🎨 Graphics & Design
(227)
free with in-app purchases
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Daydream Doodler
Daydream Doodler
Daydream Doodler
Doodle cartoon art, sketching
Free

Create cartoon-style art with unique drawing tools and fingertip-controlled stroke sizes. Supports Apple Pencil and offers a customizable color palette for easy adjustments while drawing.

Cartoon-inspired drawing toolsFingertip-controlled stroke sizeApple Pencil support
🎨 Graphics & Design
(485)
free with in-app purchases
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Baby Doodle - Kids Drawing Pad
Baby Doodle - Kids Drawing Pad
Baby Doodle - Kids Drawing Pad
Toddler game for 2-3 year olds
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
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Drawing: sketch & draw
Drawing: sketch & draw
Drawing: sketch & draw
clean and simple
Free

Unleash your artistic talent with a simple and clean interface for effortless drawing and sketching. Explore your imagination, enhance skills with reference images, and save your creations. This app brings the joy of painting and sketching to users of all ages.

Simple and clean interfaceEffortless drawing and sketchingBuilt-in gallery of references
🎨 Graphics & Design
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free with in-app purchases
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What To Draw art prompts: Creo
What To Draw art prompts: Creo
What To Draw art prompts: Creo
Random drawing ideas generator
Free

This app helps artists overcome creative blocks by generating random drawing prompts across various categories. Users can save favorite ideas, add notes, and connect with a community for inspiration and challenges.

Random drawing idea generation17+ diverse prompt categoriesCustomizable categories
🎨 Graphics & Design
(67)
free with in-app purchases
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Deco AI - Remodel AI Interior
Deco AI - Remodel AI Interior
Deco AI - Remodel AI Interior
Room Design 3d, Home Planner
Free

Transform your living spaces with AI-powered interior design. Visualize floor plans in 5D and 3D, experiment with furniture and decor, and create personalized room designs for any occasion.

AI-powered interior design5D and 3D room plannerVast furniture and decor selection
🎨 Graphics & Design
(6)
free with in-app purchases