# Pencil Sketch: Photo Drawing — Photo to painting effects

> AI photo editor for creating pencil, painting, and comic style drawings. (iPhone/iPad app by Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-drawing/id1673769335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 608 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 121 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-drawing/id1673769335/reviews.md

## What is Pencil Sketch?

Have you ever wanted to create amazing drawings from your photos?
Pencil Sketcher allows you to use state of the art Artificial Intelligence tools to create stylish drawings from any photo, with one single touch!

-- Drawing Styles
You can pick multiple drawing styles such as Pencil, Colored, Painting & Comic to bring new details out of your photos and create the best version of them

-- Custom Brush
Define the thickness of the drawings to better suit your needs

-- High Resolution
Your drawings keep the original image resolution, even if it is in 4K

-- Works Offline
Pencil Sketcher works offline, using the power of your mobile device's processor to create drawings and apply effects. Your data and files never leave your device, in respect to your data privacy.

Pencil Sketcher is now available for all iOS devices!

## Key features

- AI-powered drawing styles
- Pencil, colored, painting, comic effects
- Customizable brush thickness
- High-resolution output
- Offline functionality
- Privacy-focused

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pencil Sketcher Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pencil Sketch?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✏️ Useful for drawing practice
- 📈 Continuous improvements with updates
- ⭐ Positive user experience when working

**Cons**

- 💰 Misleading free trial - only one use allowed
- 🚫 Limited free features before purchase
- 😤 No noticeable difference after paying
- 🔐 Paywall frustration and unclear value proposition
- ⚠️ Poor instructions and documentation
- 🐛 App functionality issues and crashes
- 💳 Subscription/payment continues despite purchase
- ❌ Does not deliver promised features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera/photo capture functionality broken
- Endless loop after trial photo
- Continues requesting payment after purchase
- App does not work without payment
- Inconsistent tool performance (gray pencil works, others don't)

**Most requested features**

- Text overlay capability
- 3D text effects
- Additional drawing tools and filters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-drawing/id1673769335/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Works for a pro 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

*2025-12-20*

I’m not sure what you’re saying about that I can take a picture when I can’t take one because it’s broken 😡 and I’m not sure how you can fix it or fix my account but do something

### 1/5 — ??

*2025-10-08*

I saw no changes when I paid for the full version and I am disappointed that there is no Available instructions.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-08-03*

Just what I needed for my drawing practice

### 1/5 — Try something else.

*2025-07-29, version 1.0.166*

Allows you to view one photo as a trial then caught in an endless loop. I won’t be buying

### 5/5 — Getting better and thanks for the updates

*2025-07-29*

This app is doing wonderful with every new update. Please keep adding more features (Text, 3D text, and more).

With Kindest Regards-BR
My device: iPhone 14 Pro Max (latest iOS)

### 1/5 — Das Geld ist es nicht wert

*2025-07-10*

Schlecht

### 1/5 — It’s so bad

*2025-06-27, version 1.0.160*

It’s gray on pencil but the other ones are way bad
I hate it.

### 5/5 — Scam

*2025-05-01*

I paid go purchase the app and had the exact same option as before I paid. What a scam!

### 1/5 — Awful!

*2025-03-30*

Do not buy this app. It’s not good at all. And Apple won’t refund. It’s complete junk!  Don’t waste your money like I did.

### 1/5 — Can’t try first

*2025-03-24*

I tried it with 1 photo & was not enough blocked out so I was going to try a lighter photo but apparently you can only use it one time free. Although it only costs $3. I’m not buying because I still don’t know if it will do what I want!

## Frequently asked questions about Pencil Sketch

### What does Pencil Sketch: Photo Drawing do?

This app uses advanced Artificial Intelligence to transform your photos into various artistic styles, such as pencil sketches, paintings, or comic book art. It allows you to apply these effects with a single touch, offering a simple yet powerful way to create unique visuals from your images.

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

Key features include multiple drawing styles like Pencil, Colored, Painting, and Comic. You can also customize the thickness of the drawings with a custom brush tool. The app ensures high-resolution output, maintaining the original image quality, and importantly, it works offline for enhanced data privacy.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy its core functionalities without immediate cost, but certain additional features or enhancements might be available for purchase.

### What devices is Pencil Sketch: Photo Drawing compatible with?

The app is currently available for all iOS devices. It leverages the processing power of your mobile device to create drawings and apply effects, ensuring a smooth user experience.

### How can I use this app for my photos?

You can use this app to create unique artistic versions of any photo you have. Whether you want to make a personal portrait look like a pencil drawing, turn a landscape into a painting, or give a selfie a comic book feel, the app provides easy-to-use tools to achieve these creative transformations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.228 — 2026-08-24

Improvements to the user interface;
Improving quality of assets

### 1.0.227 — 2026-08-17

Improvements to the user interface;
Improving quality of assets

### 1.0.226 — 2026-08-10

Improvements to the user interface;
Improving quality of assets

### 1.0.225 — 2026-08-03

Improvements to the user interface;
Improving quality of assets

### 1.0.224 — 2026-07-27

Improvements to the user interface;
Improving quality of assets

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*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 2026-08-26.*