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SimpleDraw

SimpleDraw

by Samuel Li

5 ratings
113 reviews
📊 Productivity
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
April 20, 2009
Updated
August 28, 2025

Developer

Samuel Li
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About

This intuitive drawing app offers a clean, distraction-free canvas for unleashing creativity. Redesigned for the modern era, it features a floating menu for easy access to tools and allows users to save and share their artwork.

✓Distraction-free canvas
✓Intuitive drawing tools
✓Adjustable line width
✓Save and share artwork
✓Modern interface
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What users say about SimpleDraw

Reviews of SimpleDraw are mostly positive: the Productivity app is rated 5.0/5 from 5 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple, fast, and efficient, straightforward interface. Top complaints: limited color palette, drawings not saved automatically. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Simple, fast, and efficient
  • 👍Straightforward interface
  • 👍Great for quick sketching and note-taking
  • 👍Responsive and follows finger well
  • 👍Useful for various purposes like lectures, ideas, etc.

Negative things

  • 🔍Limited color palette
  • 🐛Drawings not saved automatically
  • 🐛Shake to erase feature too sensitive
  • 🔍Difficulty drawing at the bottom of the screen
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What's New in SimpleDraw

2.0

August 28, 2025

SimpleDraw is rebuilt from the ground up to be your favorite modern sketchpad, keeping the original's beloved simplicity. * New drawing and canvas mechanics compatible with modern devices * Updated interaction flow and tools menu that is simple and intuitive

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Easy, tiny, compact app

This super easy to use app is great to jot quick sketches out, like for games.
Eebullientious

Update

Update to work on 64 bit devices
EEyegiy

horrible

can draw black on white
no way to change colours
no way to save
exit the app and your drawing is gone
Mmgd020

No longer works with current iOS

Title says it all. Was clunky before, and now it is completely non-functional
MMika-el

Crashes/Doesn't Load

Don't waste your time!!! This "app" crashes or the only thing you get is a white screen!!!
PRphreaky rican
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Drawings disappear when app is closed without saving

Bug

Difficulty remembering gesture to access second page

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Requested Features

4 requests

More color options

Feature

Ability to load and edit saved drawings

Feature

Option to draw on photos from the album

Feature

Additional drawing tools like shapes, lines, etc.

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What does SimpleDraw do?

SimpleDraw is an intuitive drawing application that provides a clean, distraction-free canvas for users to create sketches, digital art, and illustrations. It allows for easy customization of drawing tools and sharing of finished artwork.

What are the key features of SimpleDraw?

Key features include a modern, simple interface, a floating menu for easy tool access (color, line width, clear), adjustable line width for varied strokes, and the ability to save drawings to your device or share them directly.

Is SimpleDraw free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

Who is SimpleDraw designed for?

This app is perfect for anyone who wants to make quick sketches, create digital art, educational diagrams, or simply enjoy relaxing creative sessions. It's designed for everyone, from beginners to more experienced artists.

How can I save or share my drawings?

You can easily save your completed drawings directly to your device's photo library. The app also includes a built-in share feature, allowing you to send your art to friends or post it on social media.