# Sketchify

> Photo editor that transforms images into artistic paintings and drawings. (iPhone/iPad app by Apptly LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchify/id639791649 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apptly LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/480016024)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 163 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2013-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchify/id639791649/reviews.md

## What is Sketchify?

Be creative.
    
Transform your photos into gorgeous, vibrant works of art. Sketchify captures the texture of oil paint, the precision of pencil, or the delicate flow of watercolor paintings and instantly applies them to your favorite photos.

Whether you’re snapping a shot of the Eiffel Tower, capturing a brilliant sunset, or taking a selfie, Sketchify will quickly become the only photo filter app that you'll need to create bold, beautiful images.

SHARE ARTWORK
- After you’ve finished unleashing your inner artist, share your work with everyone via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, MMS, and Email.
- Make sure to use #Sketchify so we can follow along with all of your creations!

HAVE A BIT OF FUN!
Add hilarious effects to your portraits by combining effects from Oldify 2, Fatify, Stacheify, Baldify, and Beardify!

## Key features

- Photo to art transformation
- Oil paint, pencil, watercolor styles
- Instant filter application
- Social media sharing
- Combine with other effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oil Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pencil Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chalk Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Santa Hat & Snow Animation | Free | one-time |
| Print Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Liquid Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sketchify?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Excellent artistic effects (sketch, watercolor, oil painting)
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🆓 Free app with quality features
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance on most devices
- 🎬 Animation and video features are impressive
- 📱 Works well on various iPhone models
- 🖼️ High-quality output and realistic transformations
- 😄 Fun and entertaining for all ages
- 💾 Easy to save and share results

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required for full features
- 🐛 App won't open or load properly
- 📸 Cannot access photo library on some devices
- 🐛 Video saving and sharing functionality broken
- ⚠️ Aggressive ads and pop-ups
- 🖼️ Image cropping issues
- ❌ Limited free effects (only ~6 without paying)
- 🔧 Requires separate apps for some features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or selecting photos
- App freezes immediately upon launch
- Photo library access not working
- Video creation hangs and won't save
- Animation settings don't disable properly
- Paid features not accessible after purchase
- Video sharing sends still photos instead of animations
- App performance issues on iPhone 7 Plus and other models

**Most requested features**

- Adjustable intensity/percentage controls for effects
- In-app tutorial or instructions for features
- Ability to add text, stickers, and other photos within app
- Face moderation feature documentation
- Standalone pro version without ads or dependencies
- Working video save and share functionality
- Animation toggle that actually works
- More free effect options
- Better integration without requiring external apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 163)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchify/id639791649/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 10yrs ago it WAS great!

*2026-04-21*

Currently 👎🏽 because it won’t even open

### 1/5 — 気に入ってたのに。。。

*2024-08-31*

インストールしても落ちます。
起動しません2024年。

### 1/5 — my favorite one is now out of service

*2023-09-01*

it’s really pity
i payed for this one and comicfy and they were my favorite, but this company doesn’t any longer take responsibility to keep their services

### 1/5 — No

*2022-06-09, version 2.1.1*

Absolutely awful!

### 1/5 — Crash

*2022-02-14*

App crashed when i opened it first

### 1/5 — Crashes won’t open

*2022-01-03, version 2.1.1*

Is this app even being serviced?

### 1/5 — It won’t open

*2021-02-16, version 2.1.1*

It won’t open and, previously, a lot of the stuff I’d already paid for wasn’t there anymore

### 1/5 — アプリ起動せず

*2020-12-06*

12に機種変したら起動しなくなった
アップデートもない

### 3/5 — 何故か落ちる

*2020-11-29*

インストールし直しても落ちます。
とても気に入って使っていたので残念。
アップデートは3年前って、、、

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2020-08-22, version 2.1.1*

Doesn’t access my photo library

## Frequently asked questions about Sketchify

### What does Sketchify do?

Sketchify transforms your photos into artistic works of art by applying various styles such as oil paint, pencil, or watercolor. It allows you to quickly enhance your images and make them look like hand-drawn or painted pieces.

### What are the key features of Sketchify?

Key features include transforming photos into art with styles like oil paint, pencil, and watercolor. It offers instant filter application, the ability to share your artwork directly to social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, and the option to combine effects with other apps.

### Is Sketchify free to use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or additional effects might require payment.

### What kind of photos can I use with Sketchify?

You can use any photo with Sketchify, whether it's a landscape, a sunset, or a selfie. The app is designed to enhance any image you capture or already have, turning them into unique artistic creations.

### How can I share my creations?

After transforming your photos, you can easily share your artwork directly from the app. Supported platforms include Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, MMS, and Email. Using the hashtag #Sketchify is encouraged to showcase your creations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2017-04-18

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

Stability improvements

### 2.0 — 2014-04-15

Sketchify 2.0: Not just for faces any more!  

- Completely redesigned user interface that makes applying effects to ANY photo fast, fun, and easy
- 10 Gorgeous new paint, print, and pencil effects (many included FREE!)
- Tons of stability and usability improvements 

As always, if you enjoy Sketchify, we’d be delighted if you gave us a review on the App Store!

Please reach out to us if you have any questions or need help. You can email us directly at: support@appt.ly

Enjoy!
-The Apptly Team

### 1.4 — 2014-01-27

- Face detection on iPhone 5S is back!
- Upgraded to support 64-bit processor
- Removed holiday frames (note: santa hat and snow effects have not been removed and if you missed getting them in December, they are now purchasable)
- Several other tweaks and optimizations 

Enjoy!
- The Apptly Team

### 1.3 — 2013-12-20

NEW Sketchify Holiday Pack (FREE)
 - Shake your phone to MAKE IT SNOW!
 - Add Santa Hats to your sketches
 - And enjoy new Holiday Frames when sharing 

Happy Holidays,
- The Apptly Team

### 1.2 — 2013-10-29

Sketchify is getting in the Halloween spirit!
Also introduced tons of usability improvements.  

Enjoy, 
- The Apptly Team

## Apps similar to Sketchify

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Impressionism - Oil Paint Art](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressionism-oil-paint-art/id908129479) | 1.5 (2) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Photo To Artwork](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-artwork/id1250330565) | 3.1 (98) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Portrait Sketch Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-sketch-camera/id1164314032) | 3.9 (78) | $4.99 | Photo & Video |
| [Aquarelle - AI Watercolor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarelle-ai-watercolor/id6450799894) | 4.5 (52) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Watercolor Photo Processing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watercolor-photo-processing/id6445884413) | — | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Impressionism Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressionism-camera/id477431391) | 4.3 (381) | Free | Photo & Video |

## More apps by Apptly LLC

- [Fatify - Make Yourself Fat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fatify-make-yourself-fat/id480017583)
- [Baldify - Go Bald](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baldify-go-bald/id480018989)
- [Fatify HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fatify-hd/id512300634)
- [Stacheify - Mustache face app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stacheify-mustache-face-app/id528949038)
- [Browify - Eyebrow Photo Booth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browify-eyebrow-photo-booth/id547440745)
- [Vampify - Turn into a Vampire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vampify-turn-into-a-vampire/id567141387)

All apps by Apptly LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/480016024

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*