Best Pencil Drawing Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the pencil drawing category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 247+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Pencil Drawing Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Whiteboard: just draw togetherWhiteboard: just draw togetherFree4.5★ (90K)NoYesNov 2026
2Pencil Photo Sketch EditorPencil Photo Sketch EditorFree4.7★ (4K)YesYesNov 2026
3Sketchbook®Sketchbook®Free4.8★ (221K)NoYesNov 2026
4Sketch Shine - pencil drawingSketch Shine - pencil drawingFree4.6★ (18)YesNoOct 2026
5Photo To DrawingPhoto To DrawingFree5.0★ (4)NoYesNov 2026
6Filter Sketch - Drawing PencilFilter Sketch - Drawing PencilFree1.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
7Pencil Sketch: Photo DrawingPencil Sketch: Photo DrawingFree4.5★ (614)NoYesOct 2026
8Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +Free4.5★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Pencil Drawing

Whiteboard: just draw together#1

Whiteboard: just draw together by James Schultz

simple, easy, focused and fun
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
4.5😊(90K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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
Pencil Photo Sketch Editor#2

Pencil Photo Sketch Editor by Minerva Studios Private Limited

Draw, Filter & Outline Effects
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Variety of filters and effects
  • 💡 Helpful for sketching and artwork
  • 🎨 Turns photos into sketches effectively

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💸 Aggressive advertising
  • 🙄 Difficult to use without paying for premium features
Sketchbook®#3

Sketchbook® by Sketchbook, Inc.

Draw, paint, & sketch anywhere
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😊(221K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#36in 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

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FAQ about Pencil Drawing

What are the best pencil drawing apps & games for iPhone?
Whiteboard: just draw together tops our pencil drawing apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 90K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top pencil drawing apps & games we rank are free to download, including Whiteboard: just draw together and Pencil Photo Sketch Editor.
Whiteboard: just draw together has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ pencil drawing apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.