# Photo Sketch - Doodle Effects — Color Pencil Ink Filter Editor

> Photo editor to convert images into sketches and cartoon avatars with various filters. (iPhone/iPad app by 惠英 印.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-sketch-doodle-effects/id600380311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [惠英 印](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017279808)
- Category: Productivity, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 9,303 App Store ratings · 1,350 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2013-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-sketch-doodle-effects/id600380311/reviews.md

## What is Photo Sketch?

Photo Sketch is a simple,funny and professional app that lets you convert your photos into sketches or cartoon avatars by applying up to 20 different image effects filters. 

Key Features: 
- different sketch effects: Normal Pencil Sketch, Color Sketch, Memory Style Sketch, Blue Art Style Sketch, Old Movie Style, Oil Sketch, Water Paint Sketch, B&W Sketch, 3D Gorden Sculpt, Reverse Color, Memory Style Photo. 
- awesome textures
- Easy-to-Use interface. 

The Photo Sketch effect can be applied to any image. 
Please send all feedback and suggestions to eagleinc@qq.com . We love to hear your ideas.

## Key features

- 20+ sketch and cartoon effects
- Pencil sketch styles
- Color sketch styles
- Oil painting effects
- Water paint effects
- Easy-to-use interface
- Awesome textures

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Vesion | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Photo Sketch?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Interesting sketch effects
- 👍 Helpful for artists and non-artists
- 👍 Good quality sketches
- 👍 Fun to play with photos

**Cons**

- 🐛 App stops working after upgrading
- 🐛 Top buttons become unresponsive after upgrade
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔋 Ads still present even after paid upgrade

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Can't load photos after paid upgrade
- Top menu buttons stop working after upgrade
- App freezes and becomes unusable

**Most requested features**

- More sketch filter options
- Ability to adjust sketch settings
- Improved photo import/export functionality
- Better customer support and bug fixes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,350)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-sketch-doodle-effects/id600380311/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Major issues with your app

*2026-05-29, version 5.0*

I have never been able to get past the royal kingdom app.  I add pic, then the add comes up royal kingdom and it’s a never ending add.  So I am deleting your app as have tried many times, same thing.  Good bye.

### 1/5 — utter fail

*2026-04-17, version 5.0*

I upload a photo and then I get endless ads with no picture, just as the other more recent review reviewers state. It’s from China is probably just state mining everything on your computer.. delete it.

### 1/5 — Annoying ads.

*2025-12-06, version 5.0*

Impossible to use. Annoying ads. Did not work.

### 1/5 — Ad machine

*2025-10-23, version 5.0*

I don’t know why anybody would use this. It launches and then goes into an endless ad … no timer and no exit. I never even got a chance to try it before buying. Seriously …. Why would anybody give this a positive rating at all?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-09-13, version 4.8*

This used to be a nice utility app. It actually did what it was supposed to do, turn a photo into a sketch. I didn’t use it much but when I needed it, it as there. Now it’s so full of ads you can’t even find the app and when you do it’s a blank screen.

### 5/5 — Dissatisfied

*2025-08-17, version 4.8*

Paid for add free the stopped working

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2025-08-13, version 4.8*

Doesn’t work uploaded a picture & either shows ads and after it doesn’t allow you to see the different effects

### 5/5 — Yesssss

*2025-07-10, version 4.8*

I really love this app. It is so creative and fun. I love the different options you can chose from. I have printed out the pictures hung them on my hallway and showed them to everyone at my house!! This is the perfect app to make older looking pictures or sketches. I prefer this app! Also my kids love it 💖

### 1/5 — So far so good

*2025-06-05, version 4.8*

I used to love this app but now it is almost useless.  An ad every time I upload a photo and by the time i watch the ad the photo has disappeared - an endless loop of ads.

### 1/5 — Скетч

*2025-06-04, version 4.8*

Издевательство

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Sketch

### What does Photo Sketch do?

Photo Sketch allows you to convert your existing photos into various artistic styles, such as pencil sketches, cartoon avatars, and oil paintings. It offers a wide range of filters to creatively alter your images.

### What are the key features of Photo Sketch?

The app provides over 20 different sketch and cartoon effects, including Normal Pencil Sketch, Color Sketch, Memory Style Sketch, and Oil Sketch. It also boasts awesome textures and an easy-to-use interface for a seamless editing experience.

### Is Photo Sketch free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements. This allows users to try out the basic functionality before deciding to purchase additional features or remove ads.

### Can I apply effects to any photo?

Yes, the Photo Sketch effect can be applied to any image you have on your device. The app is designed to work with a wide variety of photos, allowing you to experiment with different looks.

### What kind of artistic styles can I create?

You can create a diverse range of artistic styles, including realistic pencil sketches, vibrant color sketches, nostalgic memory-style sketches, and painterly effects like oil and water paint. It also offers unique options like Blue Art Style Sketch and 3D Gorden Sculpt.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2025-09-30

fix issues in iOS 14

### 4.8 — 2023-10-19

- compatible with new screen size
- bug fixed

### 4.7 — 2017-10-27

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

bug fixed

### 4.6 — 2017-05-26

Fixed crash problem on some device

### 4.5 — 2017-05-04

-Bug fixed

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