Best Drawing Apps For Free

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the drawing apps for free category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Drawing Apps For Free (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sketchbook®Sketchbook®Free4.8★ (221K)NoYesNov 2026
2Whiteboard: just draw togetherWhiteboard: just draw togetherFree4.5★ (89K)NoYesNov 2026
3AR Drawing: Sketch & PaintAR Drawing: Sketch & PaintFree4.5★ (95K)YesYesNov 2026
4Artrace: AR Drawing & SketchArtrace: AR Drawing & SketchFree4.7★ (78K)NoYesNov 2026
5ibis Paint Xibis Paint XFree4.7★ (302K)YesYesNov 2026
6AR Drawing How to Draw SketchAR Drawing How to Draw SketchFree4.7★ (25K)NoYesNov 2026
7‎iArtbook‎iArtbookFree3.8★ (12K)NoYesNov 2026
8Simply Draw: Learn to DrawSimply Draw: Learn to DrawFree4.7★ (819K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Drawing Apps For Free

Sketchbook®#1

Sketchbook® by Sketchbook, Inc.

Draw, paint, & sketch anywhere
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(221K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#37in 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
Whiteboard: just draw together#2

Whiteboard: just draw together by James Schultz

simple, easy, focused and fun
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.5😊(89K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#82in Business
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A simple and fun drawing app designed for collaborative creativity. Easily share and draw with friends and family, import photos to trace, and enjoy a clutter-free drawing experience. Offers a variety of tools and sharing options.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🎨 Good color selection
  • 💡 Ability to import images
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 🤝 Good for collaboration
  • 🎨 Supports drawing and coloring

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
  • 💡 Limited features (no fill tool, text, etc.)
  • 🎨 Desire for more color options and customization
  • 📱 Difficult to use on laptops/desktops
4.5😞(95K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in 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
  • ⏱️ Restrictive time limits for free users

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FAQ about Drawing Apps For Free

What are the best drawing apps for free for iPhone?
Sketchbook® tops our drawing apps for free ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 221K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Sketchbook® has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ drawing apps for free on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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