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Best Draw Photos Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 242+ draw photos apps 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 Draw Photos Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1You Doodle - draw on photosYou Doodle - draw on photosFree4.7★ (28K)YesYesAug 2026
2Draw Editor - Drawing On PicsDraw Editor - Drawing On PicsFree4.4★ (30K)NoYesAug 2026
3Color Drawing - Draw on PhotosColor Drawing - Draw on PhotosFree4.2★ (1.4K)YesYesAug 2026
4Draw and paint on a photoDraw and paint on a photoFree3.8★ (9)YesNoAug 2026
5Photo To Sketch - Drawing bookPhoto To Sketch - Drawing bookFree4.2★ (12K)YesYesAug 2026
6Photo Trace & Draw - TracelyPhoto Trace & Draw - TracelyFree4.6★ (5)YesYesAug 2026
7Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & DrawDa Vinci Eye: AR Trace & DrawFree4.6★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
8Turn Photo to Sketch: GraphiteTurn Photo to Sketch: GraphiteFree4.8★ (8.4K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Draw Photos

You Doodle - draw on photos#1

You Doodle - draw on photos by Digital Ruby, LLC

Create, edit and share art
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily draw on photos, create memes, and design custom art with a vast array of tools. Add text, shapes, layers, and even blend images. Supports stylus input and integrates with iMessage for quick edits.

What We Love

  • 💻 Powerful photo editing capabilities
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Great for drawing and creating digital art
  • 💰 Good value for money with one-time purchase

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features, many locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs reported
  • 🎨 Brush size/opacity controls could be improved
Draw Editor - Drawing On Pics#2

Draw Editor - Drawing On Pics by 国文 李

Editing Photos & Pictures Live
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.4😐(30K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app combines a practical drawing tool with a comprehensive photo editor. You can draw on blank canvases or existing images, and enhance photos with effects, stickers, and various editing tools. It offers a wide range of free features to make your pictures lively and professional.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of drawing tools
  • 💡 Customizable colors
  • 🚀 Smooth performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🔍 Lack of zoom and detailed editing features
Color Drawing - Draw on Photos#3

Color Drawing - Draw on Photos by Chaochuan Zhang

Edit Pictures Filters, Effects
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.2😐(1.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Add custom drawings and text directly onto your photos. Choose from various drawing tools, colors, and shapes to create unique edits. Enhance your images further with a selection of filters and effects before saving or sharing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Good variety of features
  • 💡 Allows drawing on photos
  • 🎨 Provides creativity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and deletes drawings
  • 🚫 Limited functionality (no zoom, erase, save)
  • 💰 Too many ads, even after purchase

More Draw Photos apps to explore

4
Draw and paint on a photo
Draw and paint on a photo
Draw and paint on a photo
Be creative and funny!
Free

Unleash your creativity by drawing and painting directly on your photos. Create humorous montages, add notes to a blank canvas, and share your artistic creations with friends.

Paint on photosCreate fun montagesSoft brush tool
🔧 Utilities
(9)
ad-supported
5
Photo To Sketch - Drawing book
Photo To Sketch - Drawing book
Photo To Sketch - Drawing book
Pencil Sketchbook Painting Pad
Free

Transform your photos into pencil sketches with a single tap. This app also offers a vast collection of coloring pages for all ages, with daily updates. Enhance your creations with adjustable contrast and brightness, and share your artwork instantly.

Convert photos to pencil sketchesMultiple sketch stylesAdjustable contrast and brightness
📷 Photo & Video
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely
Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely
Photo Trace & Draw - Tracely
Trace photos onto paper
Free

Transform your device into a drawing projector. Overlay any photo onto paper to trace with adjustable opacity and zoom. Features like left-handed mode and grid assist make drawing easier for all skill levels.

Project photos onto paperAdjustable photo opacityPinch to zoom and rotate
🎨 Graphics & Design
(5)
free with in-app purchases
7
Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw
Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw
Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw
Art Projector, Tracing, Sketch
Free

This app helps artists of all levels create stunning artwork by projecting images onto their canvas for tracing and guidance. It offers tools for hyper-realistic drawings, time-lapse recording, and breaking down images into color value layers. Users can also access drawing lessons, daily prompts, and a community for inspiration and sharing.

AR projection for tracingHyper-realistic drawing with strobeTime-lapse video recording
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Turn Photo to Sketch: Graphite
Turn Photo to Sketch: Graphite
Turn Photo to Sketch: Graphite
Convert Pictures into Drawings
Free

Transform photos and videos into realistic hand-drawn sketches, charcoal drawings, and technical illustrations. Processed entirely on your device for privacy and speed, with extensive customization and export options.

Transform photos and videos into drawings41 handcrafted drawing stylesAdjustable effects and pixel-precise editing
📷 Photo & Video
(8.4K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sketchbook®
Sketchbook®
Sketchbook®
Draw, paint, & sketch anywhere
Free

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.

Full complement of brush typesHighly customizable brushesGuides, rulers, and stroke tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(220K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Draw on Photos & Write on Pictures - Add Text to Photo and Make Doodles and Sketches
Draw on Photos & Write on Pictures - Add Text to Photo and Make Doodles and Sketches
Draw on Photos & Write on Pictures - Add Text to Photo and Make Doodles and Sketches
by Sandra Djukic
Free

Easily personalize your photos with text, doodles, and sketches. This app allows you to add creative touches to your images from your gallery or new ones, then share them on social media.

Add text with fancy fontsDraw sketches and doodlesChoose photos from gallery or take new ones
🌟 Lifestyle
(16)
free
11
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam
AI Sketch, Watercolor & Comics
Free

Transform photos and videos into various artistic styles like cartoons, sketches, and paintings using AI. Apply different textures and advanced controls for unique creations. Save your artwork as videos, GIFs, or Live Photos in high resolution.

AI art styles (Cartoon, Sketch, Watercolor, Comics, etc.)Apply textures (Canvas, Paper)Real-time camera and Camera Roll import
📷 Photo & Video
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Draw Your Sketch on Photos
Draw Your Sketch on Photos
Draw Your Sketch on Photos
Doodle on the Screen
Free

Easily add notes, drawings, and captions to your photos. Select an image or take a new one, then use your finger to sketch, write, or doodle with various fonts and colors. Share your creations with friends.

Draw on photos with fingerAdd text and captionsChoose from various fonts
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
free with in-app purchases
13
Pencil Photo Sketch Editor
Pencil Photo Sketch Editor
Pencil Photo Sketch Editor
Draw, Filter & Outline Effects
Free

Transform your photos into stunning pencil sketches, outline drawings, or cartoon art with advanced AI. Explore over 30 artistic styles and filters, and fine-tune your creations with editing tools. Easily export and share your artwork in high resolution.

AI photo to sketch conversion30+ artistic styles and filtersRealistic pencil sketch effect
📷 Photo & Video
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Draw on Photos - Photo Editor
Draw on Photos - Photo Editor
Draw on Photos - Photo Editor
Take Notes, Write on Images
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
15
Draw on Pics Free Photo Studio – Best Photos Editor for your Picture.s
Draw on Pics Free Photo Studio – Best Photos Editor for your Picture.s
Draw on Pics Free Photo Studio – Best Photos Editor for your Picture.s
by Milica Vuksanovic
Free

Unleash your inner artist by drawing directly on your photos. This app offers a simple interface to add colors, pen styles, and special effects to your images, allowing you to create unique artwork and share it with friends.

Draw on photos with color paletteVarious pen stylesAdd special effects and filters
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free
16
Draw and paint on photos
Draw and paint on photos
Draw and paint on photos
Write down notes on the screen
Free

Annotate photos with notes and drawings using your finger. Send personalized messages, to-do lists, or fun doodles to friends and loved ones. Ideal for creative expression and quick visual communication.

Write notes on photosDraw on images with fingerSelect photos from gallery
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
17
Doodle Buddy Paint Draw App
Doodle Buddy Paint Draw App
Doodle Buddy Paint Draw App
Sketch, Smudge & Draw on Pics
Free

Unleash your creativity by drawing on photos or pre-made backgrounds. Decorate your creations with over 1400 stamps, use smudge tools for unique effects, and stencils for perfect shapes. This app makes art accessible and fun for all skill levels.

Draw on photosIncluded backgrounds1400+ stamps
🎨 Graphics & Design
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Write & draw on photos easy
Write & draw on photos easy
Write & draw on photos easy
Paint, text notes in pictures
Free

Easily add text, drawings, and stickers to your photos. Customize fonts, colors, and backgrounds to create unique images. Share your edited photos instantly with friends and family.

Write text notes on photosDraw and doodle on imagesCustomize fonts, colors, and sizes
🎬 Entertainment
(5)
free with in-app purchases
19
Paint drawings and write photo
Paint drawings and write photo
Paint drawings and write photo
Draw on photos
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
20
Photo to Sketch: AI AR Drawing
Photo to Sketch: AI AR Drawing
Photo to Sketch: AI AR Drawing
by Dcodax Ltd
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)

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FAQ about Draw Photos

What are the best draw photos apps for iPhone?
You Doodle - draw on photos tops our draw photos apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 28K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top draw photos apps we rank are free to download, including You Doodle - draw on photos and Draw Editor - Drawing On Pics.
You Doodle - draw on photos shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ draw photos apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You Doodle allows you to draw on photos, create memes, add text and shapes, work with layers, blend images, create collages, and much more. It functions as a full-featured art studio for various creative projects.
Yes, the app fully supports Apple Pencil on iPad Pro, as well as Adonit and Pogo Connect styluses. This allows for more precise drawing and creative control.