# Pencil Sketch Photo Editor + — Pencil & Ink Sketches

> Photo editor for creating pencil and ink sketches from images. (iPhone/iPad app by Tue Nguyen Minh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-editor-plus/id680134923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 14,642 App Store ratings · 186 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 6 MB
- Languages: Danish, Russian, Catalan, Hungarian, Norwegian Bokmål, Indonesian, Turkish, Hebrew, Greek, German (Germany) and 16 more
- Released: 2013-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-editor-plus/id680134923/reviews.md

## What is Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +?

QuickSketch lets you create beautiful pencil and ink sketches from your photos. You can view the effects live on your camera and take photos from the app as well.
The results can be shared on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks.

Features:
- Ink and Pencil effects
- Live preview on camera
- Adjust the effects for best results
- Take photos from inside the app
- Share photos on social networks

Tips to get best results:
- Preview the effects using the front camera
- Aim the camera at different angles of your face
- Experiment under different lighting conditions

## Key features

- Ink and Pencil effects
- Live camera preview
- Adjustable effects
- In-app camera
- Social media sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth and efficient
- 💡 Useful line drawing features
- 👍 Convenient for portrait artists

**Cons**

- 🔒 Requires premium subscription to remove watermark
- 🐛 Saving issues and errors
- 👎 Poor sketch quality
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Limited functionality without premium

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to save sketches
- Restoration of purchases not working
- Crashes and errors

**Most requested features**

- HD sketch feature
- Apple Pencil support
- More editing options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 186)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-photo-editor-plus/id680134923/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-08-16, version 1.4.8*

Terrible quality sketches and it’s impossible to cancel

### 5/5 — Great job

*2026-08-12, version 1.4.8*

Love this app

### 1/5 — Worst app eVer

*2026-08-10, version 1.4.8*

Doesn’t do much. Everything you attempt to do makes you watch a video. Even though I paid for it

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-08-07, version 1.4.8*

Great App

### 5/5 — Waley

*2026-08-06, version 1.4.8*

Ay Ewan

### 1/5 — No! No! No!

*2026-03-03, version 1.4.8*

If you have to buy something to find out how much it costs, it’s a ripoff. Judging by the other reviews, this one is no exception.

### 5/5 — Pencil Sketch

*2026-03-03, version 1.4.8*

I have enjoyed this app very much. Thank you, Pencil Sketch.

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2026-01-24, version 1.4.8*

I open the app for the first time and it asks for a review.

### 2/5 — Got app

*2025-12-31, version 1.4.8*

Haven’t used app and already asking for review

### 1/5 — Too many ads!

*2025-10-08, version 1.4.6*

So many ads, it was non-usable. I had to delete.

## Frequently asked questions about Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to transform your photos into beautiful pencil and ink sketches. You can see the effects in real-time using your camera and take photos directly within the application.

### What are the main features?

Key features include applying ink and pencil effects, a live preview on your camera, the ability to adjust effects for optimal results, taking photos from inside the app, and sharing your creations on social networks.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or effects.

### How can I get the best results?

To achieve the best results, it is recommended to preview effects using the front camera, experiment with different angles of your subject, and try under various lighting conditions. Adjusting the effects also helps in fine-tuning the output.

### Can I share my sketches on social media?

Yes, the app makes it easy to share your created sketches directly on popular social networks such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.8 — 2025-10-29

Minor bug fixes

### 1.4.7 — 2025-10-18

Minor bug fixes

### 1.4.6 — 2023-12-31

Minor bug fixes

### 1.4.5 — 2023-07-06

Minor bug fixes

### 1.4.4 — 2023-04-09

Minor bug fixes

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All apps by Tue Nguyen Minh: https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167

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