Best Photo Effects Drawing Apps

233+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Drawer Editor, this is the deeper bench. 233+ photo effects drawing apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Photo Effects Drawing Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Drawer Editor-Drawing On PhotoDrawer Editor-Drawing On PhotoFree3.4★ (27)YesYesJul 2026
2Pencil Photo Sketch EditorPencil Photo Sketch EditorFree4.7★ (4K)YesYesSep 2026
3Sketch effect for photo editorSketch effect for photo editorFree3.7★ (6)YesYesMay 2026
4Pencil Sketch: Photo DrawingPencil Sketch: Photo DrawingFree4.5★ (609)NoYesSep 2026
5PicSketch! - Photo Edit & DrawPicSketch! - Photo Edit & DrawFree3.0★ (2)YesNoJul 2026
6photo to sketch pencil drawingphoto to sketch pencil drawing$0.994.3★ (7)NoNoAug 2026
7Draw Lab - Drawing on PicturesDraw Lab - Drawing on PicturesFree4.4★ (293)YesYesSep 2026
8Draw on Pics Free Photo Studio – Best Photos Editor for your Picture.sDraw on Pics Free Photo Studio – Best Photos Editor for your Picture.sFree3.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Photo Effects Drawing

Drawer Editor-Drawing On Photo#1

Drawer Editor-Drawing On Photo by Chaochuan Zhang

Editing Picture use Effect Lab
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.4(27 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily add drawings, text, and effects to your personal photos. Enhance images with a variety of editing tools, stickers, and filters to create fun and lively pictures. Save and share your creations with friends.

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

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FAQ about Photo Effects Drawing

What are the best photo effects drawing apps for iPhone?
Drawer Editor-Drawing On Photo tops our photo effects drawing apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.4-star average from 27 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top photo effects drawing apps we rank are free to download, including Drawer Editor-Drawing On Photo and Pencil Photo Sketch Editor.
Drawer Editor-Drawing On Photo shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 233+ photo effects drawing apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can draw anything you want on your private photos, from simple lines and shapes to more complex designs. The app provides tools like Pen, Line, Arrow, and Rectangles to help you add custom drawings.
Drawer Editor offers a variety of effects to enhance your photos, including Focus, Frames, Lighting, Color adjustments, and Splash effects. These tools help you transform your images.