Best Photo Drawing Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to photo drawing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Photo Drawing Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AR Drawing: Sketch & PaintAR Drawing: Sketch & PaintFree4.5★ (96K)YesYesNov 2026
2You Doodle - draw on photosYou Doodle - draw on photosFree4.7★ (28K)YesYesNov 2026
3Photo Trace & Draw - TracelyPhoto Trace & Draw - TracelyFree4.5★ (32)YesYesNov 2026
4AR Projector Tracing & DrawingAR Projector Tracing & DrawingFree4.4★ (6.8K)YesYesNov 2026
5Photo To Sketch - Drawing bookPhoto To Sketch - Drawing bookFree4.2★ (12K)YesYesNov 2026
6Pencil Photo Sketch EditorPencil Photo Sketch EditorFree4.7★ (4K)YesYesNov 2026
7PicTrace®: AR Drawing & SketchPicTrace®: AR Drawing & SketchFree4.6★ (60K)YesYesNov 2026
8Picsart Color: Draw & PaintPicsart Color: Draw & PaintFree4.5★ (24K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Photo Drawing

4.5😞(96K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in 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
You Doodle - draw on photos#2

You Doodle - draw on photos by Digital Ruby, LLC

Create, edit and share art
Strong Contender
📷 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
  • 🤝 Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features, many locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs reported
  • 🎨 Brush size/opacity controls could be improved
  • 📚 Lack of in-depth tutorials for advanced features
  • 🔍 Color picker tool not always accurate

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FAQ about Photo Drawing

What are the best photo drawing apps for iPhone?
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint tops our photo drawing apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 96K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top photo drawing apps we rank are free to download, including AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint and You Doodle - draw on photos.
AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ photo drawing apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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