Best Photo Sketch Art Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 239+ photo sketch art apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Photo Sketch Art Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo to Sketch Drawing MakerPhoto to Sketch Drawing MakerFree4.5★ (6K)YesYesNov 2026
2Pencil Photo Sketch Art EditorPencil Photo Sketch Art EditorFree4.4★ (34)YesYesOct 2026
3Photo to Sketch: AI AR DrawingPhoto to Sketch: AI AR DrawingFree4.9★ (12)NoYesNov 2026
4Photo Sketch - Doodle EffectsPhoto Sketch - Doodle EffectsFree4.4★ (9.3K)YesYesNov 2026
5Turn Photo into Line DrawingTurn Photo into Line DrawingFree4.9★ (71)YesYesNov 2026
6Sketch Art EffectSketch Art EffectFree3.2★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
7Pensil Sketch Art : SketchSnapPensil Sketch Art : SketchSnapFree3.0★ (2)YesNoMay 2026
8Photo Sketch PlusPhoto Sketch PlusFree3.0★ (2)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Photo Sketch Art

Photo to Sketch Drawing Maker#1

Photo to Sketch Drawing Maker by LIE KUN JI

Pencil Outline Art Filter & AI
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.5😞(6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into artistic pencil sketches with various shading and texture effects. Easily convert portraits, pets, or landscapes into unique, hand-drawn-style artwork. Explore different looks and share your creations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 🚀 Fun and dummy proof
  • 🚀 Beautiful picture filter
  • 👍 Very pleased with results
  • 👍 Excellent customer support
  • 👍 Definatly a must get
  • 👍 Makes pictures look amazing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes constantly
  • 🐛 Keeps crashing
  • 🐛 App exits
  • 🐛 Crashes when open
  • 🐛 Keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Crashes every time
  • 🐛 Keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Crashes and closing
  • 🔒 Everything locked behind paywall
  • 💰 Very expensive
  • 💰 Overcharge
  • 💰 Subscription scam
  • 💰 Terrible scam
  • 💰 Money hungry
  • 💰 Daylight robbery
  • 💰 Waste of money
  • 💰 Not worth the money
Pencil Photo Sketch Art Editor#2

Pencil Photo Sketch Art Editor by Mohd Shadab

Pencil Sketch Photo Editor
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.4(34 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into stunning pencil sketches with this easy-to-use editor. Apply various artistic filters and effects to create unique drawings from your images. Save and share your artistic creations instantly.

Photo to Sketch: AI AR Drawing#3

Photo to Sketch: AI AR Drawing by Dcodax Ltd

Sketchbook, Trace & Pencil Art
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.9(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform photos into various sketch styles with a single tap. Learn to draw by tracing projected images onto paper using augmented reality. Generate unique art ideas with an AI tool and access a vast library of drawing templates.

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FAQ about Photo Sketch Art

What are the best photo sketch art apps for iPhone?
Photo to Sketch Drawing Maker tops our photo sketch art apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top photo sketch art apps we rank are free to download, including Photo to Sketch Drawing Maker and Pencil Photo Sketch Art Editor.
Photo to Sketch Drawing Maker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 239+ photo sketch art apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.