# Wand: Photo Painting — The Magic of Touch

> Photo to drawing and editing app with real and effect brushes. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Tretyakov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-photo-painting/id1579314809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Tretyakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072835768)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-photo-painting/id1579314809/reviews.md

## What is Wand?

Wand allows you to create amazing photorealistic drawings from your photos with Real brushes or make unrealistic photo edits with Effect brushes. App is packed with 11 great brushes to boost your creativity!

NO DRAWING SKILLS REQUIRED. Just take your iPad and Apple Pencil and make stunning pictures based on your photos. Wand will add oil paint or aquarelle effects, choose color for you and make your drawing experience smooth and easy :)

There are several ways how to use Wand:
- You can use it as regular painting app which will select colors for you;
- You can create nice images from your photos with Effect brushes and use Wand as next level photo editor;
- or use it as colouring app for adults just for relax and feel yourself as an artist.

Wand is a tool for everyone! If you want to add something to it feel free to contact us by email contact@wandmade.app and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @wandmadeapp. Share your artworks with #wandmade hashtag. We're thrilled to see what an amazing drawings you'll create with Wand!

ABOUT BRUSHES

There are two sets of brushes: Real and Effect. Real brushes simulate oil paint or watercolor with real physics. Effect brushes allows you to add non-realistic effects to your drawings.

Here're some tips which will help you to make your drawings better

- Check tool settings (gear icon below size slider) to customise tools' behavior
- Pattern tool is good for backgrounds
- Splash tool can be used to highlight image details
- Pixelate can give your photos old school pixel effect
- Connect and Dandelion need some time to become familiar with them but it's worths 
 it
- Any tool can be used as eraser

If you want to add more tips for other users here shoot us an email. We want to make Wand as easy to use as possible!

## Key features

- Create photorealistic drawings from photos
- Use real brushes for oil paint and watercolor effects
- Apply unrealistic effects with effect brushes
- Coloring app for relaxation
- No drawing skills required
- Customize tool behavior

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wand Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Wand Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Wand 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wand Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-photo-painting/id1579314809/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2022-03-07*

Totally love this.

## Frequently asked questions about Wand

### What is Wand: Photo Painting?

Wand: Photo Painting is a graphics and design application that allows users to transform their photos into drawings using various brush types. It offers both realistic painting effects and creative photo editing options.

### Does Wand: Photo Painting require drawing skills?

No, Wand: Photo Painting is designed for users of all skill levels, explicitly stating that no drawing skills are required. It guides users through the process of creating art from their photos.

### What types of brushes are available in Wand: Photo Painting?

Wand: Photo Painting features two sets of brushes: 'Real' brushes that simulate oil paint or watercolor physics, and 'Effect' brushes for non-realistic artistic alterations to images.

### What devices does Wand: Photo Painting support?

Wand: Photo Painting currently supports iPads, making it a tool optimized for tablet use with Apple Pencil compatibility.

### How often is Wand: Photo Painting updated?

Wand: Photo Painting was last updated on September 5, 2021, with version 1.1.0. This indicates a release and update cycle that users can expect.

### What are the subscription options for Wand: Photo Painting?

Wand: Photo Painting offers monthly ($1.49), 6-month ($5.99 with a 7-day free trial), and yearly ($9.99 with a 14-day free trial) subscription plans for enhanced features.

### Is Wand: Photo Painting free to download?

Yes, Wand: Photo Painting is free to download. The app offers in-app purchases for additional features and subscription plans.

### What is the age rating for Wand: Photo Painting?

Wand: Photo Painting has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2021-09-05

And here we are! The first Wand update with dark mode support, some UI enhancements and shiny new starting screen :) Also we fine tuned Aquarelle tool to make it behave more like real brush.

Also we added some analytics which will help us to make Wand better for you. And you can be sure we don't collect any personal data or track you inside the app.
Your privacy is our first priority!

If you enjoy using Wand please rate us on App Store! And share your artworks on social media with #wandmade hashtag!

### 1.0.0 — 2021-09-01

No release notes.

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