# Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics — user reviews > 252 indexed App Store user reviews of Pencil Sketch Filters for Pics by 永秀 宋, rated 4.59/5 from 5,016 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-filters-for-pics/id953385019/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-filters-for-pics/id953385019.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,984 · 4★ 541 · 3★ 185 · 2★ 74 · 1★ 232 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (17 of 252) ### 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. ### 1/5 — The filters that I paid for now crash the app *2022-03-28, version 2.1.1* I paid for the additional filters, which worked great for a long time. Now every time I use any filter besides the “free” ones, it crashes the application. I have the latest Apple update to my iPhone, but maybe the makers of this app aren’t keeping up? Super disappointed. ### 1/5 — Can’t use all features *2022-03-01, version 2.1.1* I used to love this app but now I can’t use all the apps o my the first few features. I’m sad! ### 1/5 — 100% crash every time *2022-02-21, version 2.1.1* 100% crash rate, fatal flaw, does not work, zero support ### 1/5 — App Keeps crashing *2022-02-13, version 2.1.1* Keeps crashing ### 3/5 — Great effects but it crashes constantly *2022-01-10, version 2.1.1* Read the title. The filters that are with the paid ones don’t work or cause the app to crash ### 1/5 — Pencil sketch app crashes whenever I use the more artistic filters *2021-12-23, version 2.1.1* I paid for the app and the more advanced art filters will not work, and the app crashes if I tried to use them. ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing. *2021-12-22, version 2.1.1* I loved the app, but it started crashing while rendering. I think the app can only handle small to medium size photos. ### 1/5 — Crashes Constantly *2021-12-11, version 2.1.1* I paid for the deluxe edition to get all the extra fancy effect choices, but when I try to use ANY one of the extra ones, it crashes on me 100% of the time! Extremely frustrating! ### 1/5 — Was great, now keeps crashing *2021-11-26, version 2.1.1* Purchased this a few years ago. Great app. Recently it’s been constantly crashing. Got no response from tech support. Too bad. I really liked the effects it gave. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2021-10-07, version 2.1.1* Constantly crashes. Very unstable ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing *2021-09-04, version 2.1.1* I purchased the pro version and it keeps crashing. Don’t waste your money on this app. ### 1/5 — Why is this app not working . *2021-08-16, version 2.1.1* Why is this app not working anymore. It was a great app. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2021-08-14, version 2.1.1* Crashes whenever I try to use any of the filters I purchased. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2021-07-21, version 2.1.1* Won’t let me do anything but the most basic edit. Anything fancy it crashes ### 1/5 — I paid for nothing. I upgrade and the choices won’t open. It keeps on crashing. *2021-07-21, version 2.1.1* U ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Why is it impossible to use? *2023-03-19, version 2.1.1* I downloaded this app and tried a few times to use the colored pencil selection on a photo. The timer went round and round and did nothing. Then the app kicked me out. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t WORK *2022-11-27* When a filter is selected, it just says “rendering” for about 30 seconds and then nothing happens. When you try to move on to another, the app crashes and throws you out. Tried reinstalling but it didn’t help. The app seemed promising because there were some unique options but it can’t be used without a fix. Looking through other reviews, it seems like this is a problem that has been ignored for years. I think a refund is appropriate. I would encourage everyone to pass on this one. ### 1/5 — Not working *2022-08-17, version 2.1.1* The pencil Stretch is not working. I purchased and upgraded it. Can you fix it? ### 1/5 — Filters don’t work *2022-05-17, version 2.1.1* Dont pay for this, the filters have not worked, I just keep getting kicked out ### 1/5 — Driving me crazy. *2022-05-05, version 2.1.1* I’ve purchased this app. I’ve used it before many years ago. I just downloaded it again paid. But now it will not let me even get to any of the pictures without it going blank. Frustrating. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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? ### 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. ### 5/5 — I found it very easy to use. I was doing what I what I wanted to do in no time. *2021-06-23* Very happy but know it’s crashed. Can’t use it. All the filters are blocked. It crashed a week ago and has not been fixed. ### 5/5 — Buen programa *2021-01-17, version 2.1.1* Excelente herramienta para las fotografías ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2020-03-09* This app is amazing, best artist filters I’ve encountered. I really wish this was available on the PC! Occasionally, the program will crash on picture load, but when that does happen it is corrected right away. As long time user, I would give it 6 stars if I could ### 5/5 — Versatility , looks like real works of art *2020-01-23, version 2.1.1* Looks looks ### 5/5 — Thumb up *2019-09-17, version 2.1.1* Load of options to choose from ### 5/5 — PURCHASE FULL App *2019-05-27, version 2.1.1* Where do I go to purchase the full app version? ### 5/5 — Great App *2019-04-20, version 2.1.1* The pictures look genuinely like an artist has drawn them! I’m so impressed with some of the pictures of my children, Im planning on making a book for them out of some. I put a few photos on fb and so many people have asked me for the app! Really quick and addictive! --- *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.*