Best Bamboo Paper Apps

146+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our bamboo paper list covers 146+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Bamboo Paper Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Paper: Sketch, Draw & CreatePaper: Sketch, Draw & CreateFree4.6★ (73K)NoYesOct 2026
2Sketchbook®Sketchbook®Free4.8★ (221K)NoYesOct 2026
3Blankbook - Paper NoteBlankbook - Paper NoteFree3.9★ (135)NoYesOct 2026
4Penbook: Paper Planner & NotesPenbook: Paper Planner & NotesFree4.5★ (46K)NoYesOct 2026
5PaperPaperFree3.7★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
6Steno paperSteno paperFree2.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
7Paper AI: Planner & TemplatesPaper AI: Planner & TemplatesFree—NoYesMay 2026
8Smith PaperSmith PaperFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Bamboo Paper

4.6😐(73K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers an immersive sketching experience with intuitive tools and gesture-based controls. Easily create collages, paintings, and drawings without distracting menus. Organize your creations into journals and sync them across devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fantastic drawing experience
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 💡 Unique journal-like format
  • 🎨 Great for sketching and doodling
  • 📚 Useful for note-taking and organization
  • 💻 Works well with Apple Pencil

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model for basic features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
  • 📥 Limited image import/export options
  • 🎨 Lack of advanced drawing tools
  • 🔀 Frustrating navigation changes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for full functionality
Sketchbook®#2

Sketchbook® by Sketchbook, Inc

Draw, paint, & sketch anywhere
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(221K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#38in Graphics & Design
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This app provides a professional-grade drawing and painting experience for artists and illustrators. It offers a natural drawing feel with customizable tools, layers, and guides for precision. Unlock advanced features like custom brushes and canvas resizing with an optional premium purchase.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Amazing, free, and no ads
  • 👍 Lots of brushes and customization options
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Great for beginners and professionals
  • 👍 Smooth performance and no lag
  • 👍 Unlimited layers and canvases
  • 👍 Copic color palette

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
  • 🐛 Blurry or corrupted images when saving or copying
  • 🐛 Glitches with color selection and layers
  • 🐛 Inability to rotate canvas or access gallery easily
  • 🐛 Lack of blurring and clipping mask tools
Blankbook - Paper Note#3

Blankbook - Paper Note by 璐 徐

Note-taking on infinite canvas
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
3.9😐(135 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience a natural handwriting feel on an infinite canvas. Organize notes with a visual bookshelf and access tools quickly. Offers various paper types and intuitive controls for seamless creativity.

What We Love

  • ✍️ Natural handwriting and pen feel
  • ♾️ Infinite canvas for unlimited space
  • 🎨 Simple and clean interface
  • ⚡ Good performance and responsiveness
  • 💰 One-time purchase option available
  • 🖊️ Apple Pencil compatibility
  • 📄 Easy PDF export functionality
  • 🎯 Distraction-free writing experience
  • 🔧 Customizable paper styles and grids
  • 👆 Intuitive two-finger undo gesture

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app failures
  • 💾 Data loss and note disappearance
  • ⏱️ Severe lag with large amounts of data
  • 🔄 Notes not syncing across devices
  • 🗂️ No folder or organizational system
  • 🔍 Limited zoom functionality
  • 💳 Paywall for basic features
  • 🖼️ Cannot insert images or PDFs
  • ⚙️ Settings button not functioning
  • 🔧 Poor maintenance and infrequent updates
  • 🎨 Limited color palette options
  • 📱 Mac version is viewer-only with limited functionality
  • 🗑️ Delete function doesn't permanently remove notes
  • 🖱️ Unresponsive touch controls
  • 🌐 Automatic data collection concerns

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FAQ about Bamboo Paper

What are the best bamboo paper apps for iPhone?
Paper: Sketch, Draw & Create tops our bamboo paper apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 73K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top bamboo paper apps we rank are free to download, including Paper: Sketch, Draw & Create and Sketchbook®.
Paper: Sketch, Draw & Create has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 146+ bamboo paper apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.