249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best art tools apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | $2.99 | 3.4★ (253) | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (2.4K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 3.8★ (12K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.7★ (4.9K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (3.2K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (6) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | — | — | No | Jul 2026 |
This app helps artists plan their compositions and analyze subjects before painting. It allows you to import photos, apply grids, adjust values, and manipulate images to achieve the desired proportions and layout for your artwork.
This app provides 3D reference models for artists to study and draw faces. It offers detailed control over lighting and rendering to help users understand facial planes and tones, aiding in portrait drawing practice.
This app provides a 3D character posing tool for artists, allowing them to create custom scenes with realistic anatomy, lighting, and props. It offers intuitive drag-and-pose controls and extensive libraries for detailed artwork creation.
Easily create custom grids over reference images and drawing surfaces. This tool simplifies image enlargement and transfer for artists, ensuring accurate proportions with every stroke. Achieve professional results with an intuitive interface.
This app helps artists improve their skills by analyzing light and shadow in reference images. It allows users to break down tones step-by-step, from simple black and white to more complex value ranges, aiding in the understanding of depth and form. It's a tool to enhance traditional art studies.
This tool helps artists draw and paint with accuracy by providing reference analysis and construction aids. It offers features like head construction overlays, proportion measurement, and color analysis to support traditional and digital art workflows.
This app offers a realistic and versatile digital drawing experience with a wide array of tools, including watercolor brushes and a brush editor. It supports layers, cloud sync, and pressure stylus input for enhanced creativity on mobile devices.
This app provides artists with rotatable 3D models of hands, heads, and feet for drawing reference. Customize poses and lighting to achieve realistic results for your artwork. Additional packs for animal skulls and foot rigs are available for purchase.
Discover and collect art from represented artists. Favorite artworks, inquire about pieces, and purchase available art directly through the app. Stay informed about upcoming art fairs and artist updates.
