ProtoSketch – Graphic Design

ProtoSketch – Graphic Design

by Codemotion

68 ratings
79 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 23 Jun 2025)

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Released
October 30, 2015
Updated
October 2, 2017

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This app provides desktop-class graphic design tools for creating logos, websites, and app interfaces. It offers a user-friendly interface with a vast library of elements, making it easy to sketch and refine designs on a tablet.

✓Vector Brush with Variable Width
✓Pen Tool for Vector Paths
✓Shape Creation Tools
✓Layer Management
✓Extensive Element Library
✓Precise Bezier Path Editing
✓Smart Guides for Alignment
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What users say about ProtoSketch

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What's New in ProtoSketch

1.3.5

October 2, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fixed iOS 11 bugs - Dropbox updated - Fixed import

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User reviews

disappointing :(

idk what such a developers who give up on app like this for me to be honest since they stopped updating this app i give up on all my works what kind of dev are you guys so many designers pay for this app just to you give up on it. hope you’ll considering my review as a reminder for this great beautiful app. peace and love
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Just what I was looking for...

Essential.

Best app out there for vector sketching!

There’s a bug or two with selecting colors, but otherwise they have pretty much nailed UI with respect to how I was to sketch on the iPad: tolerance is front and center, so details can be made with no auto smoothing, and long lines can be made with more smoothing. The virtual keys also mean I can work with expected shortcuts.

I use it for sketching only though, not sure how it works for other things.

Wish they would update
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Exporting is a problem

JPEG option downloads as png and it takes a lot of waiting and many tries to get any of the file versions to save to Google Drive. I’m using a 2019 iPad Pro...

importing photos no longer works in iPad IOS 13

Importing photos in Protosketch no longer works for iPad IOS 13 the latest. Says it can't finf them although i have permissions turned on in settings. This is crucial for me, can you please do an update? Some of the other things about importing symbols does not work but only oartially & often selects the wrong image either. Although the layers menu is there, the navigation doesn't fully work, visible invisible only works once & then freezes. Sorry about my posting here but there seems no other way to contact you. Please fix - otherwise a fantastic app. i fdo see i can save but first you have to allow photo to access - but it still doen't work for importing.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

40 issues

JPEG option downloads as PNG

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Exporting issues

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Importing photos no longer works

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Selecting icons selects wrong icon

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Layers menu navigation freezes

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App crashes on export

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UI icons are randomly chosen

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App crashes when using brush tool

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Undo button stops working

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Cannot convert text into path

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Close gap on pencil tool disable does not work

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Hitting undo button too quickly crashes app

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Brush tool leaves gap artifacts

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App bogs down and gets very slow and glitchy

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App crashes when exporting graphics

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App crashes when importing from any source

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Randomly deletes layers

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Menu flickers and dismisses too often

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Shapes library doesn't work properly

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App crashes way too often

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Horrendous lag when panning and zooming

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Pencil tool line breaks while drawing

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Strokes are not smooth

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Hard to adjust bezier points

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Crashes when using the brush tool

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No recovery system in place for crashes

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Bug where node handles become unresponsive

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App gets very slow with many layers

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App becomes sluggish with added objects and layers

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Text bugs

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Bugs in creating, editing, and showing text

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Glitches when zooming in and out

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App bogs down and gets very slow and glitchy on iPad Pro

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Buggy text problems

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Crashes when using the brush tool

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No recovery system in place

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Vector scaling does not adjust line thickness

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Selecting and moving points is awkward/fails

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Path selection can be buggy

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Points stay selected after deselecting

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Requested Features

49 requests

Update the app regularly

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Fix bugs with icon selection

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Improve export functionality

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Add iCloud sync

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Improve performance and reduce lag

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Add dark mode

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Allow organizing documents in folders

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Improve color picker

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Add clipping masks

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Improve text on path functionality

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Add keyboard shortcut functionality

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Improve import from cloud services

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Add guides

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Add pixel preview

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Add glows

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Add round corners

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Improve path selection accuracy

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Add more geometry drawing options

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Improve brush tool smoothing

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Add Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop export options

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Improve layer support

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Make frequently used canvas sizes show on top

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Make it easier to select overlapping projects

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Don't hide shift and alt keys when side panel is showing

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Add recovery system for crashes

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Changeable interface color (not pure white)

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Add effects

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Add hit target for moving elements

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Improve line width adjustment

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Allow moving items in small incremental steps

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Make vector scaling adjust line thickness

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Allow dragging lines to bend them

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Don't auto-select Select tool after each line

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Improve brush tool accuracy for detail

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Add swatch libraries

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Add color picker

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Add way to see/sort artwork on a layer

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Add clipping masks for art already on the artboard

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Improve image masking

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Add mask functionality

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Add more blend modes

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Add SVG export

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Add snapping features

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Add Booleans

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Add Gradients

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Add Drop Shadows

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Add Grid

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Add Templates

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Add shape library for iOS 9

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FAQ

What can I create with this app?

You can create a wide range of visual content, including sketches, concepts, vector illustrations, logos, app icons, vector icons, UI/UX designs, websites, apps, landing pages, sitemap flow charts, wireframes, and maps. The app's vector graphics allow for infinite scaling.

Is this app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed to be user-friendly, with the description stating 'You don't have to learn anything, just choose the brush and start sketching!'. It provides a digital canvas with intuitive tools and a library of elements to facilitate quick design creation.

What are the key features of this design app?

Key features include a Vector Brush with variable width, a Pen Tool for precise paths, various shape creation tools, layer management, an extensive library of UI elements and icons, and precise Bezier path editing. It also offers smart guides for alignment and hardware keyboard shortcuts.

Can I transfer my designs to a desktop computer?

Yes, the app allows you to send your designs to your desktop in vector format. This ensures that your creations can be further refined or used in other desktop applications without loss of quality.

What makes this app different from other design tools?

This app was created exclusively for iPad, with a workflow optimized for the tablet and Apple Pencil. It features dedicated ALT, SHIFT, and REPEAT buttons, and commands appear on the bounding box for efficient use. It is also actively updated with new features and has a roadmap for future enhancements.