Best Anime Character Drawing Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the anime character drawing category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 233+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Anime Character Drawing Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Mastering Anime - Draw in StepMastering Anime - Draw in StepFree3.0★ (7)NoYesOct 2026
2How to Draw Anime EasyHow to Draw Anime EasyFree4.5★ (8.4K)YesYesNov 2026
3How to Draw Anime: AR DrawHow to Draw Anime: AR DrawFree4.2★ (64)YesNoNov 2026
4How to Draw Anime & CharactersHow to Draw Anime & CharactersFree3.5★ (84)NoYesOct 2026
5Draw Anime: AR Drawing SketchDraw Anime: AR Drawing SketchFree4.5★ (827)NoYesNov 2026
6AR Tracing: Anime DrawingAR Tracing: Anime DrawingFree4.6★ (1.1K)YesYesNov 2026
7Sketch Anime: AR Trace & DrawSketch Anime: AR Trace & DrawFree—YesYesOct 2026
8How To Draw Anime ⋆How To Draw Anime ⋆Free4.5★ (776)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Anime Character Drawing

How to Draw Anime Easy#2

How to Draw Anime Easy by Vinh Tran

Step by Step Drawing Guide
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5😊(8.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Learn to draw anime and manga characters with augmented reality guidance. Place 3D models on your workspace and trace them step-by-step to improve your drawing skills. Offers original references and helpful tips for all skill levels.

What We Love

  • 👍 Step-by-step tutorials
  • 🎨 Helps improve drawing skills
  • 💯 Great for beginners
  • 🤩 Useful for practicing anime art

Room to Improve

  • 🤔 Limited character selection
  • 🙄 Confusing instructions
  • 😒 Too many ads
  • 🤯 Difficult for inexperienced artists
How to Draw Anime: AR Draw#3

How to Draw Anime: AR Draw by Kebira Tahaddi

Anime Drawing Projector
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.2(64 ratings)
FreeAds
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Learn to draw anime characters using your device's camera as a projector. Trace existing anime art or import your own photos to practice and improve your sketching skills. Features adjustable transparency, grid overlays, and zoom functionality for a seamless drawing experience.

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FAQ about Anime Character Drawing

What are the best anime character drawing apps for iPhone?
Mastering Anime - Draw in Step tops our anime character drawing apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top anime character drawing apps we rank are free to download, including Mastering Anime - Draw in Step and How to Draw Anime Easy.
Mastering Anime - Draw in Step has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 233+ anime character drawing apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.