Best Drawing Helper Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to drawing helper or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 245+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Drawing Helper Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AR Drawing: Sketch & PaintAR Drawing: Sketch & PaintFree4.5★ (90K)YesYesAug 2026
2AR Drawing How to Draw SketchAR Drawing How to Draw SketchFree4.7★ (24K)NoYesAug 2026
3AR Drawing: Trace, Draw sketchAR Drawing: Trace, Draw sketchFree4.7★ (15)YesYesAug 2026
4Artrace: AR Drawing & SketchArtrace: AR Drawing & SketchFree4.7★ (59K)NoYesAug 2026
5How to Draw, Step by stepHow to Draw, Step by stepFree4.5★ (2.7K)NoYesAug 2026
6Sketchful - Drawing padSketchful - Drawing padFreeYesNoAug 2026
7Drawello: AR Draw & SketchDrawello: AR Draw & SketchFreeYesYesAug 2026
8Drawing Education coloring FunDrawing Education coloring FunFreeNoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Drawing Helper

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
#10in 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
AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch#2

AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch by Magomed Dzhamalov

Trace & Paint picture on paper
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7😊(24K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn to draw with interactive video lessons and augmented reality tracing. Project reference images onto paper to practice sketching, improve hand control, and build confidence. Offers structured guides for beginners to advanced artists across various popular themes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
  • 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • 💡 Ability to use own photos for tracing
  • 🚀 No login or account required

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Camera issues (shaky, sideways, or not working)
  • 🐛 Difficulty aligning and resizing images
  • 🐛 Limited selection of drawing templates

More Drawing Helper apps to explore

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Artrace: AR Drawing & Sketch
Artrace: AR Drawing & Sketch
Artrace: AR Drawing & Sketch
Anywhere, anytime AR drawing
Free

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.

Draw through cameraLearn to draw easilyTrace anything
🎨 Graphics & Design
(59K)
free with in-app purchases
5
How to Draw, Step by step
How to Draw, Step by step
How to Draw, Step by step
Ardrawing, shadow draw, simply
Free

Learn to draw with this app that uses your phone's camera as a projector. Transform photos into sketches, create stickers, and even generate AI-powered drawing ideas from text descriptions. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

Camera projector for drawingAI-powered sketch generatorPhoto to sketch conversion
📚 Education
(2.7K)
subscription
6
Sketchful - Drawing pad
Sketchful - Drawing pad
Sketchful - Drawing pad
by Purohit Sandesh
Free

A user-friendly digital canvas for sketching and drawing. Offers various tools like pen styles, opacity control, and precision guides. Import backgrounds and export finished artwork.

Multiple pen/brush stylesAdjustable width and opacityGrid, ruler, and center guides
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
ad-supported
7
Drawello: AR Draw & Sketch
Drawello: AR Draw & Sketch
Drawello: AR Draw & Sketch
Trace Pictures & Learn Drawing
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
8
Drawing Education coloring Fun
Drawing Education coloring Fun
Drawing Education coloring Fun
All in 1 Draw,Paint and Colour
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Drawing Projector: AR Trace
Drawing Projector: AR Trace
Drawing Projector: AR Trace
How to Draw: Sketch & Paint
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
10
Drawing - Sketch
Drawing - Sketch
Drawing - Sketch
by seongmi Jung
Free

Create anything from simple sketches to detailed illustrations with a versatile drawing app. It offers a clean interface, numerous brush types, up to 100 layers, and cloud synchronization for easy artwork management.

Multiple brush typesUp to 100 layersGoogle Drive synchronization
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1)
ad-supported
11
Simple Drawing Everyday
Simple Drawing Everyday
Simple Drawing Everyday
by Nhat Linh Dang
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
12
Trace Drawing App: Simply Draw
Trace Drawing App: Simply Draw
Trace Drawing App: Simply Draw
Learn How to Draw, Artworkout
Free

This app uses Augmented Reality and AI to help you learn drawing. Convert photos to sketches, trace images from your gallery, or use pre-made templates. It's designed for all skill levels to make art creation fun and interactive.

AR Drawing from GalleryAI Sketch MakerPhoto to Sketch Conversion
🎨 Graphics & Design
(3)
free with in-app purchases
13
‎iArtbook
‎iArtbook
‎iArtbook
Create, Draw, Paint, Animate
Free

This app offers a robust digital art creation experience with unlimited layers, blend modes, and masks. It features advanced brush customization, calligraphy tools, and animation capabilities. Ideal for artists seeking professional-grade drawing and painting tools on their device.

Unlimited layers with blend modes and masksAdvanced brush customization and calligraphy toolsAnimation creation with multiple layers and export options
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
14
SketchBook -drawing & painting
SketchBook -drawing & painting
SketchBook -drawing & painting
draw anything you want
Free

Unleash your creativity with a versatile drawing and painting tool. Explore a wide range of colors and brushes to create any image you desire. Easily save and share your artwork with friends.

Draw and paint with any colorsCustomizable color pencil, pastel, and brush settingsSave artwork to camera roll
📚 Education
(27K)
ad-supported
15
乱書-Drawing-
乱書-Drawing-
乱書-Drawing-
draw and write letters
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Realtime Drawing : Quick Paint
Realtime Drawing : Quick Paint
Realtime Drawing : Quick Paint
Sketch,Doodle to Create AI Art
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
17
Easy Paint - Simple Drawing
Easy Paint - Simple Drawing
Easy Paint - Simple Drawing
Simple sketch and doodle pad
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
AR Drawing: Trace & Sketch
AR Drawing: Trace & Sketch
AR Drawing: Trace & Sketch
Trace photos with AR camera
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
Drawing - Learn To Draw Lesson
Drawing - Learn To Draw Lesson
Drawing - Learn To Draw Lesson
Step by step drawing lessons
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
20
Trace Drawing
Trace Drawing
Trace Drawing
How to draw step by step
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)

FAQ about Drawing Helper

What are the best drawing helper apps for iPhone?
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint tops our drawing helper apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 90K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top drawing helper apps we rank are free to download, including AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint and AR Drawing How to Draw Sketch.
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ drawing helper apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.