Best Art Drawing Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Out of 249+ art drawing apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Art Drawing Apps & Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AR Drawing: Sketch & PaintAR Drawing: Sketch & PaintFree4.5★ (90K)YesYesSep 2026
2Artrace: AR Drawing & SketchArtrace: AR Drawing & SketchFree4.7★ (59K)NoYesSep 2026
3AR Projector Tracing & DrawingAR Projector Tracing & DrawingFree4.4★ (6.2K)YesYesSep 2026
4AR Drawing How to Draw SketchAR Drawing How to Draw SketchFree4.7★ (24K)NoYesSep 2026
5AR Sketch Anime: Trace DrawingAR Sketch Anime: Trace DrawingFree4.6★ (11K)YesYesSep 2026
6Art Drawing 3DArt Drawing 3DFree4.7★ (42K)YesYesSep 2026
7ibis Paint Xibis Paint XFree4.7★ (296K)YesYesSep 2026
8Sketchbook®Sketchbook®Free4.8★ (220K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Art Drawing

AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint#1

AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint by Digital Solutions Technologies Limited

Trace & Draw picture on paper
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.5😞(90K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Graphics & Design
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Transform your phone into a drawing tool by projecting images onto surfaces for tracing and coloring. Explore a wide variety of templates and share your creations with friends. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to explore augmented reality art.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for improving drawing skills
  • 🎨 Variety of templates and options
  • 💡 Innovative AR drawing feature

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive paid features and subscriptions
  • 🔒 Limited free access
  • 🐛 Camera quality issues
Artrace: AR Drawing & Sketch#2

Artrace: AR Drawing & Sketch by Braly

Anywhere, anytime AR drawing
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😊(59K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#20in Graphics & Design
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Transform your surroundings into a canvas with augmented reality drawing. Learn to sketch anything from photos or real-life objects, with guided lessons and advanced tools. Share your creations and track your artistic progress.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helps improve drawing skills
  • 👍 Useful for beginners
  • 🎨 Variety of free drawing options
  • 💡 Ability to import own photos

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Blurry or unfocused camera issues
  • 💸 Too many premium options
  • 📢 Excessive ads
AR Projector Tracing & Drawing#3

AR Projector Tracing & Drawing by Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl

Trace & Draw AI Photo on Paper
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.4😐(6.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#56in Graphics & Design
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This app helps users improve their drawing and sketching skills by projecting images onto paper for tracing. It offers AR anchoring, a light table feature, digital drawing tools, guided lessons, and progress tracking to inspire creativity and skill development.

What We Love

  • 🔓 Free to use
  • ⭐ Helpful for improving drawing skills
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions required
  • 🎨 Provides templates and tools for drawing

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Certain features like camera mode require paid subscription
  • 🙄 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🤔 Unclear on free vs. paid functionality

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FAQ about Art Drawing

What are the best art drawing apps & games for iPhone?
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint tops our art drawing apps & games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 90K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top art drawing apps & games we rank are free to download, including AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint and Artrace: AR Drawing & Sketch.
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ art drawing apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app uses augmented reality to project images from your phone onto a surface, allowing you to trace and then color them. It's designed to help users create drawings and paintings by providing a guided tracing experience.
Key features include using your phone's camera to project images for tracing, a wide selection of templates (like animals, cars, and nature), a built-in flashlight to aid visibility, and the ability to share your finished artwork with friends.

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