# Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics — Portrait & Cartoon Art Effects

> Photo to pencil sketch converter with 60+ filters and editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by 永秀 宋.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-filters-for-pics/id953385019 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [永秀 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/980506599)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.59/5 from 5,016 App Store ratings · 252 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 23 more
- Released: 2015-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-filters-for-pics/id953385019/reviews.md

## What is Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics?

Pencil Sketch is the best sketch app ever!!! It has 60+ great filters to use, and provides photo edit and crop tools to help you generate your sketch artwork.

Pencil Sketch uses complex algorithms to achieve realistic and perfection sketch. Our sketch retains the original quality of the photo without distorting it, and can be saved into High Resolution and suitable for printing.

Pick a picture from your gallery or capture one from your camera to generate the sketch. Then you can share them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, SMS, etc.

## Key features

- 60+ realistic pencil sketch filters
- Photo editing and cropping tools
- High-resolution artwork saving
- Social media sharing integration
- Camera and gallery photo import

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Filters | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Unique and creative filters
- 😊 Enjoyable experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable performance
- 💰 Paid features not working as expected
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Filters not working or causing crashes
- App freezing or shutting down unexpectedly
- Paid features not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues with recent iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- More filter options and customization
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better support for newer iOS versions
- Ability to access photo library

## Recent user reviews (10 of 252)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-filters-for-pics/id953385019/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-07-14, version 2.1.1*

App does not open

### 1/5 — Not Loading

*2024-04-15, version 2.1.1*

At first this app was very good.  However, tried to use it again after a few months and it will not load.  And reporting of an issue is not available in the App Store.

### 5/5 — App broke

*2023-11-29, version 2.1.1*

Wonderful App, but stopped working with Nov22 iPhone OS update. Please fix?

### 5/5 — Worked great up until my last iPhone update…

*2023-11-26, version 2.1.1*

Worked great up until my last iPhone update…Can it be fixed?

### 3/5 — Glitchy

*2023-11-15, version 2.1.1*

When I press some of the filters, it goes straight to my desktop and then I have to start all over again.

### 3/5 — Please help

*2023-09-29*

I’ve loved this app for so long! I kept it on my phone even when it crashed and refused to do any of the advanced filters. When I opened it today, I was soooo excited to see an update notice. I updated. But it’s still not working. 

Can someone help on this? I love this app so much and would love to get to use it again. And I’d like not to feel so stupid about buying it twice and still not being able to use it.

### 5/5 — Love this app, but….

*2023-09-26*

I have loved working with this app, however, it seems that iOS17 has rendered it unusable. It does not go past the opening screen anymore. My thanks for a beautiful app, but I will now have to look for something to take its place.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2023-08-26, version 2.1.1*

Additional options no longer work

### 1/5 — Unlocked features don’t work

*2023-06-21, version 2.1.1*

On my iPad and iPhone I’ve tried to make use of the extra features I’d just paid 3.99$ for. They not only aren’t working, but the app crashes after that. I wonder if this app’s been abandoned by the makers some time back.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2023-05-22, version 2.1.1*

Black and white filter works but if you try to select any of the coloured filter and just says “rendering” forever or just simply crashes.

## Frequently asked questions about Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics

### What does Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics do?

This app transforms your photos into realistic pencil sketches using over 60 artistic filters. It also provides photo editing and cropping tools to help you refine your sketch artwork. The generated sketches retain the original photo quality and can be saved in high resolution.

### What are the key features of this sketch app?

Key features include a selection of over 60 realistic pencil sketch filters, photo editing and cropping tools, the ability to import photos from your camera or gallery, and saving artwork in high resolution. You can also easily share your creations on various social media platforms.

### Is Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a selection of filters and editing tools. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that additional filters or features may be available for purchase.

### Can I print the sketches created with this app?

Yes, the app allows you to save your sketch artwork in high resolution. This makes the generated sketches suitable for printing, enabling you to create physical copies of your artistic transformations.

### How can I share my sketch artwork?

Once you have created your sketch, you can easily share it directly from the app. Supported sharing options include Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, and SMS, allowing you to showcase your artwork with friends and followers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2018-04-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

# Crash fix.

### 2.1 — 2018-04-25

# Add more filters.

### 2.0 — 2018-04-19

# Bugfix.

### 1.1 — 2015-05-15

# Totally new UI!
# Make sketch easy!
# Remove some unused functions.

### 1.0 — 2015-01-20

No release notes.

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