# Sketch Pad 3 — Unlimited Canvas

> Digital drawing and note-taking app with unlimited canvas and extensive editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Catalystwo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pad-3/id429388129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Catalystwo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651079501)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 256 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pad-3/id429388129/reviews.md

## What is Sketch Pad 3?

Thank you for all your support. Sketch Pad has now been downloaded more than 1,200,000 times

Best app ever - Love it …  by Syd-a-ney
Excellent app. Very useful….  by Fettner 
Very useful for taking notes with the addition of adding pictures to them…  by J Allard 
Best notes application EVER!….. by KunovicIvan
Best doodle app... simple and intuitive. This one is excellent…  by Macnd62478

Are you artistic or creative?

Use Sketch Pad 3 on your iPad to:
.... doodle, sketch or draw
.... write lists or memos
.... jot down notes during lectures
.... share your inspirational thoughts with friends

(Also available on iPhone and iPod touch)

Sketch Pad doesn't waste precious paper and is quick, simple and fun from pre-school to retirement.

Use your finger as a pen and choose:
.... 3 pen-stroke sizes.
.... 7 colors for iPad (4 for iPhone/iPod touch) 
.... erase all or portions of your drawing or list if you make a mistake or change your mind.
.... unlimited edits of pen-strokes with undo and redo functions.
.... zoom in/ zoom out simply by pinching in any mode, or double tap in scroll mode.
.... cut and paste.
.... drag stroke.

Sketch Pad automatically saves your work on closing the application so you can instantly continue next time you open Sketch Pad.


*** FEATURES ***

- Unlimited canvas size
- Trackpad for easy scrolling
- Customizable grid lines
- Customizable background colour
- Smooth line with rounded ends
- Organizing document folders
- Export to Twitter, Evernote, Google docs, Picasa, Dropbox, PDF, Air-Printing compatible printer, other apps, email, photo library and Mac.
- Flag a sketch or note
- Assign Alarm to a sketch or note
- Palm Rest (ideal for stylus users)... Fully adjustable for either right handed or left handed users (iPad only)
- Two finger scrolling in writing mode
- Zooming in/out by double tapping in browse mode
- Zooming by pinching gesture can also be selectable

*** TIPS ***

Use two fingers and swipe the screen to scroll in Pen mode.

Use Palm Rest so you don't get unwanted imprints.

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*** Because of bugs in iOS 5, iPad 3rd generation with Retina Display model requires free upgrade to iOS 6 to use this app.  It works correctly on other devices with iOS 5. You don't have to upgrade to iOS 6 if you are not using iPad 3.


iCloud sync function is no longer supported from v3.7.
Floating toolbar feature has been removed from v3.7.

Version 3.6.1 had a bug in which ** free ** version crashed. 

(c) iStokcphoto 2833639

## Key features

- Unlimited canvas size
- Doodle, sketch, and draw
- Take notes and memos
- Cut, paste, and drag strokes
- Undo/redo functionality
- Export to various platforms (PDF, cloud, email)
- Organize with document folders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sketch Pad 3?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Rename files
- 👍 Nimble and intuitive UI
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Great and handy
- 👍 Love this App
- 👍 Perfect!
- 👍 Scratch Work
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Awesome!!
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Great App
- 👍 Cracking app. Love it!
- 👍 It's a good quality app
- 👍 Excellent...
- 👍 Brilliant!
- 👍 Awesome Sketches
- 👍 Versatile
- 👍 Awesome!
- 👍 Love it!!
- 👍 Good performance
- 👍 Thought it was a waste of time at first
- 👍 Awesome I love it
- 👍 Great user friendly app
- 👍 Awesome!
- 👍 Remarkably Photo Editing Doodle App!!
- 👍 Excellent...
- 👍 Great App for Sketching
- 👍 Thank you
- 👍 Brilliant Sketchpad
- 👍 This is an awesome app :)
- 👍 Amazing!
- 👍 Love it!
- 👍 Fantastic, easy to use app. Exactly what you need for a quick simple sketch.
- 👍 Superb app
- 👍 Loooove it!
- 👍 Great app!
- 👍 Great app!
- 👍 New fav
- 👍 Wicked!
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome features
- 👍 Wonderful pad
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Good export features
- 👍 Does the job
- 👍 Fantastic! But....
- 👍 Effortless sketching!
- 👍 Decent
- 👍 Superb app
- 👍 Very Impressed!

**Cons**

- 🐛 Ads cover toolbar to make it unusable
- 🐛 Dropbox sync not working
- 🐛 Revert!!!! (Pinch zoom broken)
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Lag
- 🐛 Touch Interface buggy
- 🐛 Not optimized for the Apple Pencil, frustrating experience. Horrible UI.
- 🐛 Laggy
- 🐛 Unstable
- 🐛 Distracting ads!
- 🐛 Banner ad in the top of the drawing screen
- 🐛 Misleading (about ads)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Drawings shift around the page and get tiny or huge
- Can't rename files anymore
- Pinch zoom broken after update

**Most requested features**

- Add color fill button
- Reduce lag
- Add straight line and geometric shape tools
- Add layers
- Add text box feature
- Add Dropbox/Evernote integration
- Add ability to customize alarm sounds and settings
- Add password protected folders
- Add ability to draw patterns when scribbling
- Add ability to scroll by double tapping and dragging
- Add ability to draw perfectly straight lines
- Add ability to add geometric shapes
- Add ability to title documents
- Add ability to get rid of ads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 256)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-pad-3/id429388129/reviews.md

### 5/5 — シンプルで便利

*2024-03-06*

ささっと手書きでメモに使って、それが保存されるものを探してました。私の用途にはピッタリです。
アンドゥを下のツールバーに入れれると便利そうですがいかがでしょうか。

### 3/5 — 広告邪魔

*2023-09-01*

色を変更し、完了ボタン押そうとしたらボタンの真上の位置に広告タブ。
制作途中に広告に誘導される。
なんなんですかこれ？
他は良いがために非常に残念。
以前も投稿しましたがどうやら改善する気ないようですね。呆れます。

### 5/5 — Renaame files

*2023-08-19*

To rename a file, just long press on the file icon. A menu will appear.

### 4/5 — Suggestionings

*2022-12-14*

Would it hurt to add a color fill button?
Also reduce lag?
Otherwise, very good app

### 1/5 — Wow!, LANDSCAPE Ads cover toollbar to make it unusable.

*2022-11-12*

Unbelievable! The Ads cover the toolbar and make it absolutely useless !!! Why bother even making it? Who exactly could use it !!! Run away and save your iPad space… BTW, on my 12.9” ipad the Ads take up the ENTIRE top inch of the screen in landscape mode…INSANE!

Seriously, who tests this thing?!?

### 1/5 — Avoid- I paid one year ago- gone

*2022-06-22*

I paid for this app 7 Jan 2021 and had to replace phone and it refuses to restore
Website for support is gone

**Developer response:** We have just confirmed that the app certainly does accept ‘restore’ request.
Please re-check that you are using the same Apple ID as last year and that you have purchased this in-app purchase item before.

### 1/5 — 広告で操作できない

*2021-12-26*

iPhoneで使うときに上部に表示される消しても消しても出てくる広告で操作できません。
どうすればいいですか？
有料版です。

**Developer response:** ご迷惑をおかけし申し訳ありません。有料版の場合は広告は絶対に表示されません。もし広告が出る場合、レシートを添えてAppStoreに返金を申し出てみてください。

### 1/5 — Good But Ads Kill It

*2021-08-25*

It worked well for me until it decided to move some of the option bars up top and they are now not easily accessible because the ads that are CONSTANTLY there cover them up. Even if you rotate the screen and move them they go back up there when you rotate back. I will use another app moving forward.

### 1/5 — 使いづらくなった

*2021-07-18*

いつからか、アプリ操作画面上に広告が入るようになり、反応も悪くなりました。

### 5/5 — まっすぐの線かける？

*2021-06-02*

ものさしみたいにまっすぐ書くことできますか？しようと思っても見つかりませんでした。
あと、テキスト文字書きたいです。

## Frequently asked questions about Sketch Pad 3

### What can I do with Sketch Pad 3?

Sketch Pad 3 allows you to doodle, sketch, draw, write lists, jot down notes, and share your creations. It offers an unlimited canvas, various pen sizes and colors, and editing tools like cut and paste, undo/redo, and drag stroke.

### How does Sketch Pad 3 save my work?

The application automatically saves your work when you close it. This means you can instantly continue where you left off the next time you open Sketch Pad, ensuring no progress is lost.

### What devices is Sketch Pad 3 compatible with?

Sketch Pad 3 is available on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Specific compatibility notes mention that iPad 3rd generation with Retina Display requires an upgrade to iOS 6 due to bugs in iOS 5.

### Can I export my sketches and notes?

Yes, you can export your work to various platforms including Twitter, Evernote, Google Docs, Picasa, Dropbox, PDF, and your photo library. It is also compatible with Air-Printing and can be sent via email or to other apps.

### Is Sketch Pad 3 free to use?

The application is available for free, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific features or enhancements may require purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.10 — 2023-09-05

Maintenance update

### 3.9.9 — 2023-09-03

Maintenance Update

### 3.9.8 — 2022-11-02

Added border to banner ad

### 3.9.7 — 2022-10-27

maintenance update

### 3.9.6 — 2022-10-23

maintenance update

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