# SketchBook Draw Art & Paint — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of SketchBook Draw Art & Paint by Dhaval Kanani, rated 3.29/5 from 31 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchbook-draw-art-and-paint/id6737434174/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchbook-draw-art-and-paint/id6737434174.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 12 ## What do users think of SketchBook Draw Art & Paint? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Creative freedom - 👍 Great for all skill levels - 💰 Affordable subscription **Cons** - 🚫 Aggressive ads - 🚫 Paywall issues - 🚫 Broken lifetime subscription promise - 🚫 Constant pop-ups and ads - 🚫 Slow and unresponsive **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to activate lifetime offer - Immediate full-screen ads on launch **Most requested features** - Landscape mode support for iPads - Ability to disable ads ## Newest reviews (7 of 27) ### 1/5 — False ad for Free Lifetime *2025-02-03, version 1.3* Based on AppAdvice and on this app about free premium BUT it is not true. This is a gimmick to get a paid subscription because it does not honor the Ad. ### 1/5 — Supposed to be free today *2025-02-03, version 1.3* No option for free other than 3 days & then start paying ### 1/5 — Not free as says it is *2025-02-03, version 1.3* SKETCHBOOK DRAWING ART 3.2.25. Rated 1 star. I downloaded this app, as it said it was free with app advice daily. In the app description under iaps it says you can get a free lifetime subscription too. It’s not free, it’s a trial for a few days and then is asking for almost £30 a year. Not only that, but an advert came up which could concern some people too. It said you have run out of space and basically was indicating that buying this other app would solve your issue. It could seem like you have actually been hacked. My iPhone has plenty of space, so that’s a lie. I don’t believe it should be allowed on the App Store. I’ve not had this before, but it’s a massive red flag not to trust the app or developer involved. I don’t like giving harsh reviews, but in this case I feel that it’s warranted. ### 1/5 — False advertisement in Appsadvice *2025-02-03, version 1.3* This app is just cookies hungry and interested in your data, this app forcing you to accept all term and condition otherwise you can’t move to next page, and it keep asking for subscription there is no free offer as advertised in appsadvice. And after watching 5 advertisements , the second pop up appeared for free. Its very slow , dragging and the tabs doesn’t response very quick possibly too many users because of advertised in appsadvice. ### 1/5 — Aggressive Adds!!! *2025-02-03, version 1.3* Before one can even onboard or subscribe, this app is throwing full screen ads at you. No thanks! ### 1/5 — Nothing but ads *2025-02-03, version 1.3* This app is nothing but constant ads. ### 1/5 — Marketing gimmick *2025-02-03, version 1.3* If for today you want to offer your app free for lifetime then do so. Don’t be cheap and hide behind a paywall. It goes for many apps out there, not just you. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Fake life time free offer *2025-06-08, version 1.8* Had ongoing offer of life time free which I took sometime back but now app showing purchase and restore subscription not working . Don’t cheat customers ### 1/5 — Frustrating *2025-02-06, version 1.3* I can’t even subscribe to it because it switched right away to full screen ads for several different apps. ### 1/5 — Hey Apple *2025-02-05, version 1.3* hey apple! what happened to my review? ### 1/5 — No lifetime subscription *2025-02-04, version 1.3* AppAdvice promised a lifetime subscription as a promo but you did not honor it. No pop-up to redeem. Will update review once I can test it. Ads super long and annoying ### 1/5 — Asks for a review before first use. *2025-02-04, version 1.3* The “free” pro offer costs 4.5 dollars. ### 1/5 — BUYERS BEWARE! This is just another scamware to avoid at any cost *2025-02-04, version 1.3* False start, Dhaval Kanani! ### 1/5 — Scam Do not download *2025-02-04, version 1.3* Scam app with loads of ads. Luring customers to download app and promised free unlock version. There is no such thing and is waste of time to download. ### 1/5 — Promised free for life today *2025-02-04* Warning…But not at all free the offer is $9.99, which is basically abusing ApsGoneFree. The App is rapidly cluttered with advertising that you can’t turn off. All in all an extremely dissatisfying experience. ### 1/5 — Can’t activate the lifetime offer. *2025-02-03, version 1.3* Downloaded via AppAdvice but I can’t get the lifetime offer to appear? ### 1/5 — Can’t open the app without adds *2025-02-03, version 1.3* I don’t recommend this app to anyone ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Frustrated,.. ads on APPADVICE says FREE lifetime subscription will pop up… nope only ad after ad *2025-02-04, version 1.3* I don’t want to lower their 5 star rating bc of the free lifetime promo didn’t pop up… but wow the ads for other apps sure did… I had to watch video after video, then when I finally think the promo deal (as described in their appadvice started would happen) it turned out as “better act now” only 24 hours to get subscription for $4.99… why do those pop up fine but the promotion of free lifetime button not??? I hope to hear back soon, I don’t want to think that this is a bait and switch. ### 5/5 — Great App!! *2025-02-03* Highly recommend. Clean interface. Easy to use. A lot of features. Great job!! ### 5/5 — Creative Freedom *2024-12-28, version 1.2* This app really gives you the freedom to create. I love how I can easily switch between brushes and colors. Totally worth it! ### 5/5 — Great for All Levels *2024-12-28* Whether you're just doodling or creating something serious, this app caters to everyone. Love it! ### 5/5 — Affordable Subscription *2024-12-27* With all the features offered, the subscription is a great deal. I definitely get my money's worth! ### 5/5 — Great Artistic Support *2024-12-26* This app has truly supported my artistic growth. I feel more confident in my creations! ### 4/5 — No Landscape? *2025-02-03* No support for landscape view on iPads… I don’t get it. ### 4/5 — ads!!!! *2025-02-03, version 1.3* can’t even open. but when it finally opened looks like a good app ### 3/5 — Annoying *2025-02-03, version 1.3* Just half way installing already full screen asking to get other app. What am I missing. Oh yeah before using another window asking review. Well here u go👎 ### 2/5 — Questionable *2025-02-04, version 1.3* Unable to use, due to immediate and constant pop ups for purchasing games. Getting back to the app. There was no lifetime free option, no way to get out of the paywall, and way too many ways to get you to click on a subscription or start a free trial (which ends up in a subscription) Unfortunately I can’t say whether the drawing tools work at all, since I didn’t want to “accidentally” end up with a subscription for something I couldn’t trust enough to try out. No excuse for immediate pop ups. 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