Sketchbook®

Sketchbook®

Draw, paint, & sketch anywhere

221K ratings
1733 reviews
#36 in free Graphics & Design
🎨 Graphics & Design
Free
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Released
October 9, 2014
Updated
October 26, 2026
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About

This app provides a professional-grade drawing and painting experience for artists and illustrators. It offers a natural drawing feel with customizable tools, layers, and guides for precision. Unlock advanced features like custom brushes and canvas resizing with an optional premium purchase.

✓Full complement of brush types
✓Highly customizable brushes
✓Guides, rulers, and stroke tools
✓Layers with blend modes
✓Clean and unobtrusive interface
✓Custom brush creation (premium)
✓Canvas resizing (premium)
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What users say about Sketchbook®

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What's New in Sketchbook®

6.3

October 26, 2026

New in the Premium Bundle! • Time-lapse recording: choose whether you want to see a fixed canvas view or pan/zoom navigation • Option to change the speed of the time-lapse: 4x (default), 8x, or 32x General updates: • News item added to the main menu. When we have new features or other app info to share, we'll post it here. News can be disabled in Preferences. • Option to see layer names in the Layer Editor. On by default, can be disabled in Preferences. • Removed offset to color picker when drawing with a stylus • Improved infrastructure to ensure time-lapse recordings will be able to be saved

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

Premium Bundle

Unlock advanced features for digital artists

Charts

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This app rose +1 position in Graphics & Design chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

User reviews

Eh ok

Sometimes this drawing/sketch pad is awesome and works really well and other times it sucks. When I am drawing the pencil does not stay the same thickness. It gets really annoying. I will have to move my hands in a weird position just for the thickness to stay consistent. Then sometimes when I try to just move the picture a random line goes across my drawing that I have to undo after I am done turning. With the thickness issue and the issue when turning my work causes me to hit the undo button a lot which gets really annoying. But when it isn’t doing that I am able to draw great pictures.
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a bug bug in the game and it’s MAKING ME CRASH OUY

i can’t draw bcuase it vanishes i crashout 😡😡👿👿🗯️🗯️🤬🤬😡😤😖😖😖

OMG

5 stars. This needs an oscar. This is the BEST drawing app ever. Pls upgrade it a little for better quality like being able to get more pages in one sketch page bc my sister complains about that 24/7

Would be a 5 if ONE PROBLEM was solved

I like this app, currently looking for something like IbisPaint X or Procreate for free, and yes, I found this, but the one problem: (not sure if it’s just my iPad, but) when I draw, there’s a slight delay in my finger (yes im a finger artist) and the actual drawing appearing on the iPad. Please check this out, and is anyone else getting this problem?
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Really good, but…

Been using sketchbook for like 5 years, and haven’t had any issues for the most part. Could use some more features though, like lasso stabilization and allowing clipping masks onto folders (it only allows individual layers atm).

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Layers randomly deleted or corrupted

Bug

Freezing when using certain tools like the eyedropper

Bug

Saving issues leading to loss of progress

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iPad Pro devices

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Requested Features

7 requests

Add blurring and clipping mask tools

Feature

Improve gallery and canvas rotation functionality

Feature

Allow custom font import

Feature

Add effects like glow, stroke, and drop shadow

Feature

Implement layer grouping and organization

Feature

Add real-time collaboration features

Feature

Improve time-lapse recording and saving

Feature

FAQ

What is Sketchbook®?

Sketchbook® is an award-winning app designed for sketching, painting, and drawing. It aims to provide a natural drawing experience with professional-grade tools, suitable for both quick sketches and finished artwork. The app is designed to be distraction-free, allowing users to focus on their creative process.

What are the key features of Sketchbook®?

Key features include a wide variety of brush types that mimic physical counterparts, highly customizable brushes, precision tools like guides and rulers, and a robust layer system with blend modes. The interface is designed to be clean and unobtrusive, prioritizing the drawing experience.

Is Sketchbook® free to use?

The core functionality of Sketchbook® is free to use, offering a comprehensive set of drawing and painting tools. However, an optional Premium Bundle is available for purchase, which unlocks advanced features such as custom brush import/export, canvas resizing, clipping masks, and additional layer adjustments.

Who is the target audience for Sketchbook®?

Sketchbook® is intended for anyone who enjoys drawing, painting, or sketching. It is particularly favored by artists and illustrators due to its professional-grade features and customizable tools, but its elegant interface also makes it accessible to hobbyists and beginners.

What are some common use cases for Sketchbook®?

Common use cases include creating digital illustrations, concept art, character design, landscape painting, and quick idea sketching. Artists can use it for everything from initial concept development to producing polished final artwork, leveraging its versatile brush engine and layer capabilities.