# Pencil Sketch: Photo Drawing — user reviews

> 17 indexed App Store user reviews of Pencil Sketch by Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA., rated 4.50/5 from 609 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-drawing/id1673769335/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-drawing/id1673769335.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 490 · 4★ 42 · 3★ 24 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 44

## 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

## Newest reviews (4 of 17)

### 1/5 — Do not buy this app

*2024-08-30*

I paid the $2.99 for this app to use the extra features, but there is none. This app shouldn’t even be on the App Store!!

### 1/5 — It doesn't work

*2023-12-22*

It LITTERALLY doesn't work unless, you pay- it's crazy

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-11-14*

Downloaded this app and paid for permanent subscription. Continue to get messages to pay and cannot get a picture.

### 1/5 — Can’t try til you buy so you don’t know if is what you need

*2023-10-28*

Looking for something that does specific task but I can’t determine if this app will work unless I purchase first. If it doesn’t work I am out the purchase price

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 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.

### 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

### 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.

### 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!

### 1/5 — About free trail

*2025-02-03*

This app can’t run without subscription

### 1/5 — It’s the worst app ever

*2024-10-13*

It does not allow you to see even 1 sketch without premium and it does not even tell us about premium before us installing it

### 1/5 — Costs Money to Use

*2024-09-29*

Not free!!

## Most praised reviews (3 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-08-03*

Just what I needed for my drawing practice

### 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)

### 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!

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