# ProtoSketch – Graphic Design

> Tablet-based vector graphic design software for creating logos, websites, and app interfaces. (iPhone/iPad app by Codemotion.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protosketch-graphic-design/id913091834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Codemotion](https://appshunter.io/developer/888877728)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.47/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 141 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protosketch-graphic-design/id913091834/reviews.md

## What is ProtoSketch?

Quite simply, the finest Desktop-Class design software ever released. 

Make slick designs in minutes! You are a designer, a marketer or just want to sketch something, you want to make a logo or a new landing page for your business - ProtoSketch is your digital canvas! 
You don't have to learn anything, just choose the brush and start sketching! 

Supercharged with icons, fonts, ui elements, basic and complex drag and drop shapes. It is easy to design anything from logo and icon to website and mobile app. Lossless vector graphics that you can scale infinitely and continue on your desktop.

"ProtoSketch puts the "Pro" in iPad Pro!"
"Beautiful design in a thoughtful package."
"One of the best design tools you have to try in 2016"

WHAT MAKES THIS APP BETTER THAN OTHER DESIGN TOOLS ?
- Made with lots of LOVE by designers for designers!
- The iPad is not a PC. ProtoSketch wasn't adapted from a desktop app. It was created from the ground up exclusively for iPad. Our workflow is different - we have dedicated ALT, SHIFT and REPEAT buttons and all the commands relative to your selection appear as buttons on the bounding box. We call them shortcuts because they work as keyboard shortcuts on your PC. 
-The app works beautifully with Apple Pencil you can draw, sketch and concept your ideas. But hey nothing will stop you from finishing your idea and polishing it to perfection. Proto has all the tools you need. 
- AGILE, we are doing constant updates, enriching your experience and adding new features.
- HUGE ROADMAP, there is a lot of stuff ahead better vector tools, a mac app, prototyping, real-time collaboration and more...
- EXCELLENT Support, send us feedback on fb, tw and via email. We'd love to chat :)

WHAT CAN YOU CREATE?
- Sketches
- Concepts
- Vector Illustrations
- Design Logos
- Design App icons
- Design vector icons/pictograms
- Everything UI/UX
- Design Websites 
- Design Apps
- Landing pages
- Sitemap flow charts
- Wireframes
- Use maps
- Send to desktop in vector format

FEATURES
- Vector Brush with Variable width (Apple Pencil support)
- Pencil Tool for smooth sketching and adding fills
- Pen Tool for drawing perfect vector paths
- Vector Eraser
- Scissors - for cutting vector paths 
- Shape creation tools - rect, ellipse, line, polygon, star, spiral
- LAYERS
- EXACT size and position input
- Hardware Keyboard Shortcuts
- LIBRARY full of UI elements, icons, shapes and more vector elements 
- Alt, Shift and Repeat buttons for fast workflows
- Swathes, color wheel, rgb and hsb sliders and HEX input
- Rotate and scale transform handles
- CMD buttons for object oriented design
- Context menu with even more actions (hold on object to show)
- Grouping/ungrouping
- Masking of images and other elements
- Images in shapes (Quick 1 tap masking)
- Select tool and Path select tools. 
- Precise bezier path editing - add, remove points toggle points between corner and smooth
- Align, distribute actions as well as smart guides for perfect alignment
- Snap to grid, point and shape sides and centers
- Export ProtoSketch, SVG, PDF, JPG, PNG
- Import ProtoSketch, SVG, JPG, PNG
- Font import - ttf (from dropbox)
- Dropbox Support
- AirPrint Support

visit PROTOSKETCH.IO more info, video tutorials and FAQ

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protosketch-graphic-design/id913091834/reviews.md

### 5/5 — disappointing :(

*2022-06-25, version 1.3.5*

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

### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for...

*2020-07-16, version 1.3.5*

Essential.

### 5/5 — Best app out there for vector sketching!

*2020-05-27*

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

### 2/5 — Exporting is a problem

*2020-01-14, version 1.3.5*

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...

### 5/5 — importing photos no longer works in iPad IOS 13

*2019-11-18*

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.

### 1/5 — Great bones but huge functionality flaw

*2019-10-01*

I adore this app for one thing, it is the ONLY one I have found that has the functions I need to use it for line art. I have found any vector apps that either allow you to draw paths with a pen and then add strokes/effect in such way to use for line art or let you draw with different brushes but then edit the paths. I would love to see the feature added that would allow adding different brushstrokes to paths, but at least with this program I can use the pressure sensitive brush and then edit the path.
Biggest flaw is that the export or “open in”/“open with” process almost never works. I’ve done every format and method of exporting and i have to do it about ten times to get one file successfully exported and so far the only method that has worked was putting in Dropbox as a png. Everything else goes through the flow as if it’s completed but the file never actually shows up. Certainly makes using it for my line art a lot harder. And it seems like this has been a problem since it’s inception and has yet to be addressed. I really REALLY hope this gets fixed.

### 1/5 — App still not ready for prime time.

*2019-09-18*

Thought maybe this app which was on sale had fixed issues but trying to select and drag icons into design space would bring a random icon, not the one you selected. The interface lacks some quick always ready tool icons that would improve the speed so that users don’t have to wade through menus. The shift and alt button idea feels like a cludgy hold over from some pc design. On plus sign, it does work with the Apple Pencil and unlike some apps, is not charging you a monthly fee.

### 3/5 — Palette of elements muddled up

*2019-08-24, version 1.3.5*

The tool itself is brilliant, love the ease of sketching. Performance can be a bit better, elements in the palette are muddled up. (Inserting a review star will insert a delete icon, etc)

### 2/5 — Bug when inserting ionicons,pictograms,devices and watch os

*2019-05-27, version 1.3.5*

When inserting the above, elements selections are muddled up. For example, Select the profile icon you get the down icon and so on. Please fix! using iPad Pro 11 inch screen pro.

### 1/5 — Typical 😡😡😡

*2019-05-18, version 1.3.5*

This is an app you pay for, but it falls into the typical category of crappy iPad vector drawing apps that don’t get fixed or updated by their developers.

## Frequently asked questions about ProtoSketch

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2017-10-02

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

- Fixed iOS 11 bugs
- Dropbox updated
- Fixed import

### 1.3.4 — 2017-01-11

- Option to draw only with Apple pencil
- Better palm rejection
- Import/Export in iCloud Drive
- Eyedropper in Fill and Stroke menus

### 1.3.2 — 2016-11-27

- Fixed duplicate functionality 
- Speed improvement
- Bug fixes

### 1.3.1 — 2016-11-03

- Bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2016-11-01

- iPhone support
- Separate styles for brush, pencil and shapes
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

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