# Super Simple Draw — Quick draw like pencil & paper

> Minimalist drawing app with Apple Pencil support and home screen widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Bao Lei.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-simple-draw/id1400062030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bao Lei](https://appshunter.io/developer/376966834)
- Category: Productivity, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,938 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-simple-draw/id1400062030/reviews.md

## What is Super Simple Draw?

Minimalist drawing app. Supports Apple Pencil (new & old), widgets, both portrait & landscape, iPad multitasking, standard iOS share, the latest devices. Pick up & use. Like a white board or scratch paper.

Features:
• Widget to show case the latest or favorite drawing on the home screen
• Apple Pencil gesture support
• Multi-window and multitasking support on iPadOS
• Original Apple Pencil support
• Grid background and lined background
• Draw on top of another picture
• Save square images for Instagram submission
• Draw in either landscape or portrait
• Undo and redo
• Standard iOS share/action button (copy, save, send to other messaging/social apps)

Perfect for:
• Jotting down notes
• Illustrate something to friends/coworkers through drawing
• Draw/sketch something casually
• Tell stories to kids with quick illustrations
• Play quick random games with friends (e.g. draw and guess, or any simple board game you just invented)
• Practice some basic drawing skills (drawing straight line, parallel lines, circles, faces, etc)


Draw for a better world:
Super Simple Draw started as a way to reduce the use of papers because we believe that the current environmental degradation and the climate change are pressing issues that demand urgent actions. Now we took a step further: for every ~2000 lines you draw, we plant a tree through a partnership with Trees for the Future. More than ten thousand trees have been planted so far. Learn more at https://trees.theiosapp.com

## Key features

- Home screen widgets
- Apple Pencil gesture support
- iPad multitasking
- Grid and lined backgrounds
- Draw on images
- Save for Instagram
- Undo/redo functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Super Simple Draw?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good color selection
- 💡 Simple and straightforward
- 🎨 Supports Apple Pencil
- 🎨 Great for quick sketching and drawing
- 🎨 Suitable for all ages

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional lag or delay in line drawing
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or detail features
- 🎨 Limited brush/tool options
- 🎨 Could use more color options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- In-app purchase issues with ads still showing
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add zoom and pan functionality
- Implement more brush/tool options
- Expand color palette
- Add ability to save and load drawings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-simple-draw/id1400062030/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 𝓒𝓾𝓽𝓲𝓮

*2026-04-29, version 3.6.3*

𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓪𝓹𝓹 𝓼𝓸 𝓶𝓾𝓬𝓱

### 5/5 — It’s the best app!

*2025-11-05, version 3.6.2*

Because I can draw and take notes 😀😆

### 1/5 — Why can we only draw one drawing?

*2025-07-27, version 3.6.0*

Can only draw one thing

### 5/5 — Monster under the bed!!!

*2025-07-18, version 3.6.0*

I made a really funny drawing of a monster face. So funny!

### 5/5 — Everything I want and nothing extra

*2025-03-27, version 3.6.0*

Thank you sooo much ❤️

### 5/5 — Drawing is the best

*2025-03-09, version 3.6.0*

Good

### 5/5 — So good

*2024-11-17, version 3.6.0*

I love this game. It’s so good for the artists 😍😍😍😍😍

### 5/5 — Best color

*2024-07-15, version 3.6.0*

We love it!Need to add peach

### 5/5 — A perfect, super-simple quick sketch app

*2024-06-29, version 3.6.0*

I've been looking for this app for years. Whip out your phone, scribble a rudimentary sketch to capture an idea, then drop it in an email or text. Super simple UI, no digging into menus, no frills, just instant access to a blank space. Definitely pay the .99 cents and lose the ad strip at the bottom to achieve next-level minimalism.

One feature I'd add: zoom. Nothing fancy, just wish I could go a click deeper to add a touch more detail in places (and I think you could implement without breaking the experience). ✌️

### 5/5 — simple draw

*2024-02-03, version 3.6.0*

namaste simple draw your app is super! Every single day I make a new drawing and there is so much colours. There are so many shades too! I hope your app blooms as days pass goodbye!

## Frequently asked questions about Super Simple Draw

### What can I do with Super Simple Draw?

Super Simple Draw is a minimalist drawing app perfect for jotting down notes, illustrating ideas, casual sketching, and even playing simple drawing games with friends. It supports features like drawing on top of pictures, saving images for social media, and practicing basic drawing skills.

### Does the app support Apple Pencil?

Yes, the app offers full support for Apple Pencil, including gesture support and original Apple Pencil compatibility. This allows for a more natural and precise drawing experience, similar to using a real pencil on paper.

### Is Super Simple Draw free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and includes ads. This allows users to try out the core functionality before deciding to invest further.

### What devices is Super Simple Draw compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and supports the latest devices, including iPads with multi-window and multitasking capabilities. It also offers widgets for the home screen and supports both portrait and landscape orientations.

### How does the app contribute to environmental causes?

The app has an environmental initiative where for approximately every 2000 lines drawn, a tree is planted through a partnership with Trees for the Future. This aims to reduce paper usage and support reforestation efforts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.3 — 2025-11-24

Some bug fixes.

Updates in previous versions:
- Switch between two layers
- Apple Pencil support

### 3.6.2 — 2025-09-22

Some bug fixes.

Updates in previous versions:
- Switch between two layers
- Apple Pencil support

### 3.6.0 — 2023-06-22

Do you ever struggle to color inside the lines? Well, guess what? We've got an update that's going to make it so much easier! Now, the canvas has not one, but two layers! It's like having a secret superpower for your artwork. You can draw the outline on the top layer and color on the bottom layer, and the colors will never cover the outline.

There are other creative ways to use these two layers. Imagine drawing something sneaky on the bottom layer and then surprising everyone by covering it up with a fantastic creation on the top layer. And when you want to reveal the hidden masterpiece, just erase the top layer and let the magic unfold. You can also make it a guessing game.

Oh, and speaking of erasers, we've made a small improvement. In the past, it would just cover things up with white color, but now it's a true eraser that actually removes the drawings. When you export your image with a transparent background, the erased area becomes transparent too! No more dull white spots messing up your artwork.

Other updates in recent versions:
- Some Apple Pencil compatibility fixes for iPadOS 16.

### 3.5.2 — 2023-03-27

- Some Apple Pencil compatibility fixes for iPadOS 16.

### 3.5.1 — 2021-03-28

Minor bug fixes and improvements.
3.5.0 - Paste an image and draw on top of it.

--- Other recent updates ---
* iOS 14 widget support
* Draw a shape with filled color (look for the paint brush button).
* Export with transparent background
* Now your drawings are helping plant trees. Track the number of trees you contributed to in the menu.
* Load an image and draw on top of it
* Grid and line backgrounds
* Better Apple Pencil support (press harder to get a darker tone)
* iPadOS multi-window support
* More colors are supported. Just tap on the color that is currently selected, then there will be a list of similar colors.
* Save image with a square canvas (optionally with border). Ideal for publishing on Instagram and Sketch A Day
* Supported 2nd generation Apple Pencil double-tap functions
* Supported the new iPad Pro, and iPhone XS/XS Max/XR.
* Apple Pencil only mode.

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