240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Light Painting and Drawing is the household name in light painting and drawing, but it's far from the only option. We track 240+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.2★ (106) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (3) | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (6.2K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.2★ (28) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.1★ (15K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.4★ (528) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.4★ (144) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.4★ (104) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
This app offers a simple and fun way for the whole family to create digital art. It features a variety of colors and randomly adjusts brush size for continuous entertainment. Users can save their creations and even doodle over imported photos.
Create unique images and videos by 'painting' with light. Offers two modes: Night-time mode captures real light from your device in dark environments, while Daytime mode uses the device as a digital pen with customizable colors and brushes in normal lighting.
This app transforms your iPhone into a drawing canvas, offering a variety of brushes and stencils. It utilizes augmented reality to let you trace real-world images directly on your screen, making complex drawing accessible and portable.
