# Sketch Camera! vs Pencil Sketch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pencil Sketch at 62% against Sketch Camera!'s 13%. Pencil Sketch also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sketch Camera!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketch Camera! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pencil Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pencil Sketch holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pencil Sketch has 148 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Sketch Camera!'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Pencil Sketch's.

Sketch Camera! ships an update every 3 weeks, Pencil Sketch every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch Camera! | Pencil Sketch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-camera/id386979327/reviews) | **[4.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-image-editor/id591494122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Niklewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/384124676) | [Dumpling Sandwich Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/591494125) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch Camera!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-camera/id386979327)

Transform your surroundings into a sketch in real-time with various artistic filters. Capture and save your creations, or share them with friends. Upgrade to remove limits and ads for unlimited use.

**Highlights:** Real-time sketch effect preview, 8 artistic filters, Save photos to iPhone Photo Album, Share creations with friends, Remove limits and ads with PRO upgrade

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Functionality | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pencil Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-sketch-image-editor/id591494122)

Transform your photos into realistic pencil sketches or cartoon-style drawings with a single tap. This app offers multiple artistic styles, photo editing tools, and frames to enhance your creations. Easily save and share your artwork.

**Highlights:** Create pencil sketches from photos, Generate colorful or black-white sketches, Three artistic styles: Sketch, Doodle, Hatch, Apply photo frames, Built-in photo editor, Add filters, stickers, and adjust brightness/contrast

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good effects
- ✨ Creates beautiful sketches
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 🎁 Good for gifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- ❌ Photos not saving
- 👎 Poor quality
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited filters/options

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on opening ad screen
- Photos not saving to gallery
- App crashes
- Ads prevent app usage
- Filters not working

**Requested features**

- More filter options
- Ability to save to specific folders
- Improved drawing functionality
- Dark mode
- Print multiple pages at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch Camera! free?

Sketch Camera! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pencil Sketch free?

Pencil Sketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sketch Camera! or Pencil Sketch?

Pencil Sketch is rated higher. Sketch Camera! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pencil Sketch averages 4.0 from 148 ratings.

### Do Sketch Camera! or Pencil Sketch have ads?

Pencil Sketch shows ads; Sketch Camera! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch Camera! or Pencil Sketch?

Sketch Camera! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pencil Sketch every 5 months. Most recently, Sketch Camera! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pencil Sketch on November 1, 2026.

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