Best Shape Sketch alternatives: apps like Shape Sketch

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Whether you want more options like Shape Sketch or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Shape Sketch

Artist Tools#1

Artist Tools by Hessam Emami

Reference tools for artists
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides objective tools to analyze reference images for drawing. It helps artists improve tonal accuracy, check proportions, and understand value structures using traditional art school techniques. Features include value studies, color simplification, and various drawing guides.

Values at Play#2

Values at Play by Neil Daly

Seeing Values in Art
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
5.0(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps users practice identifying and analyzing values in art. It offers tools to create value studies, inspect specific color values, and find areas matching a chosen value. Users can import their own images for practice.

Art Reference: Easel Assistant#3

Art Reference: Easel Assistant by Gil Osborne

Grid, Value Study, & Palettes
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides digital reference tools for traditional artists working with physical media. It offers features like value studies, gridlines, side-by-side comparison, and composition adjustments to aid in creating accurate and balanced artwork.