# Sketcha — sketcha.co

> Industrial design sketching app with layers, masking, and Apple Pencil support. (iPhone/iPad app by Yue He.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketcha/id1248792557 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yue He](https://appshunter.io/developer/891948968)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2017-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketcha/id1248792557/reviews.md

## What is Sketcha?

Sketcha is a sketch app project created by and for industrial designers.

Main features:
- layers
- create masked sublayers
- efficient highlight/shadow drawing
- quick color selection for highlights and shadows
- brush settings (spacing, vibration, offset, source image, color lock, etc)
- compatible with Apple Pencil (pressure, altitude, azimuth)
- tools for drawing straight lines, circles, eclipses, circular patterns
- history tool positions
- select, copy and paste
- color picker
- import images
- paper textures
- blend modes
- export drawings into different formats (JPG, PNG, PRSK)

We recommend that you use the Apple Pencil to get the best drawing experience.

We bring updates to the App Store every 2 weeks. You will discover more and more features in the future.

If you have any technical problem or idea please write to us. We'll always reply.

Help us improve the quality of our software, and share with more designers.

## Key features

- Layers and masked sublayers
- Efficient highlight/shadow drawing
- Brush customization
- Apple Pencil compatibility
- Geometric drawing tools
- Image import and paper textures
- Export to JPG, PNG, PRSK

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketcha/id1248792557/reviews.md

### 1/5 — So irritating application

*2023-11-27, version 15*

I decided to make something new on this application ..After spending 5 hours working  on a project …i took a pause when i opened this application again …the drawing was not there …..so frustrating so irritating for me…i just hate this application now

### 1/5 — no good

*2023-10-31, version 15*

no eraser, frequent crashes on m1 pro 12, when I try to import a photo to the first layer, I get a black screen

### 1/5 — ห่วยแตกมาก

*2023-09-04, version 15*

อย่าโหลดแนะนำใช้แอปอื่น

### 1/5 — Please take note

*2023-03-23, version 15*

I love it except i wish it had more types of brushes than just a circle brush to work with and when I would try to make a brush it would not let me use it

### 4/5 — Great features for industrial design sketching.

*2022-12-27, version 15*

These are all of the features I want in a sketching app, but this missing the level of adjustability present in an app like procreate. Please continue   to develop this!

### 4/5 — Please take note

*2022-11-17, version 15*

I love it except i wish it had more types of brushes than just a circle brush to work with but it is still very good 😊

### 5/5 — Incredible for a free app

*2022-04-02, version 15*

This is hands down a very easy to learn and use sketching software

It lacks layer masking or perspective grids but otherwise is amazing for on the go quick sketches

### 5/5 — Outstanding, minimalistic

*2021-10-09, version 15*

Use it every day. Still, a great tool despite not being updated in sometime. Sure hope support continues because this is a intuitive creative tool.

### 5/5 — 使用起來直覺方便

*2020-11-01, version 15*

之前兩年的時間畫草圖都用別的軟體來畫。但這個app功能單純簡單好上手，體驗非常驚艷，筆刷預設比較基本款，但可以自己編輯新筆刷並儲存覺得很有趣，整體是讓我想要繼續嘗試使用的產品

### 1/5 — Does not load on iPad Pro 2020

*2020-10-29, version 15*

Please up date it so that it will load on iPad Pro 2020.  I love it but cannot use it.

## Frequently asked questions about Sketcha

### What is Sketcha?

Sketcha is a digital sketching application developed for industrial designers. It provides a range of advanced features to facilitate the design process, including layers, masking, precise drawing tools, and extensive brush customization.

### What are the main features of Sketcha?

Key features include support for layers and masked sublayers, efficient tools for drawing highlights and shadows with quick color selection, customizable brush settings, geometric drawing tools, image import, paper textures, blend modes, and the ability to export drawings in JPG, PNG, and PRSK formats.

### Is Sketcha free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is Sketcha compatible with?

The app is designed for use on Apple devices and is compatible with Apple Pencil, offering pressure, altitude, and azimuth sensitivity for an enhanced drawing experience. Regular updates are provided to introduce more features.

### How can I export my drawings from Sketcha?

Sketcha allows you to export your completed drawings into several common formats, including JPG, PNG, and the proprietary PRSK format. This ensures flexibility for sharing and further use of your designs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 15 — 2018-04-05

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

This update includes stability improvements and bug fixes

### 14 — 2018-03-13

- New settings: lock canvas rotation, move canvas with one finger
- Bugs fixed: canvas display bug when zooming out, layer preview's black screen bug

Upcoming features:
- Quick erase tool (will be available in version 15)
- Folders and groups (will be available in version 16)

### 13 — 2018-02-28

- Some UI bugs fixed.

### 12 — 2018-02-14

UI updated.

### 11 — 2018-02-09

- Improved UI design
- Portrait layer previews
- Add, duplicate, delete brushes
- Keep the layer, brush, color windows open when drawing
- Bug fixed: Delete brush file correctly
- Bug fixed: Save opacity and blend mode correctly

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