Best Photo Sketch Maker Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free photo sketch maker apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Photo Sketch Maker Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +Free4.5★ (15K)NoYesSep 2026
2Sketch Me!Sketch Me!Free4.5★ (7K)YesYesSep 2026
3Pencil Photo Sketch EditorPencil Photo Sketch EditorFree4.7★ (4K)YesYesSep 2026
4Photo to Sketch Drawing MakerPhoto to Sketch Drawing MakerFree4.5★ (5.8K)YesYesSep 2026
5Photo To Sketch - Drawing bookPhoto To Sketch - Drawing bookFree4.2★ (12K)YesYesSep 2026
6Outline Photo to Sketch EditorOutline Photo to Sketch EditorFree4.8★ (1.1K)NoYesSep 2026
7Photo Sketch Maker: DrawingPhoto Sketch Maker: DrawingFreeYesYesAug 2026
8Photo Sketch - Doodle EffectsPhoto Sketch - Doodle EffectsFree4.4★ (9.3K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Photo Sketch Maker

Pencil Sketch Photo Editor +#1

Pencil Sketch Photo Editor + by Tue Nguyen Minh

Pencil & Ink Sketches
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😞(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into stunning pencil and ink sketches with live camera previews. Easily adjust effects and share your artistic creations directly to social media platforms.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth and efficient
  • 💡 Useful line drawing features
  • 👍 Convenient for portrait artists

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires premium subscription to remove watermark
  • 🐛 Saving issues and errors
  • 👎 Poor sketch quality
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Limited functionality without premium
Sketch Me!#2

Sketch Me! by Bluebear Technologies Ltd.

Over 10 million downloads
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😊(7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into artistic sketches with various effects. Easily share your creations or save them to your device. Offers adjustable parameters for personalized results and a split-screen mode for unique edits.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for sketching photos
  • 🎨 Produces realistic sketches
  • 💡 Useful for artists and crafters
  • 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🔒 Limited free features, must pay to unlock
  • 📱 Not optimized for iPad, works better on phones
  • 🎨 Limited customization options
Pencil Photo Sketch Editor#3

Pencil Photo Sketch Editor by Minerva Studios Private Limited

Draw, Filter & Outline Effects
Worth Considering
📷 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 Sketch Maker

What are the best photo sketch maker apps for iPhone?
Pencil Sketch Photo Editor + tops our photo sketch maker apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top photo sketch maker apps we rank are free to download, including Pencil Sketch Photo Editor + and Sketch Me!.
Pencil Sketch Photo Editor + has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ photo sketch maker apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to transform your photos into beautiful pencil and ink sketches. You can see the effects in real-time using your camera and take photos directly within the application.
Key features include applying ink and pencil effects, a live preview on your camera, the ability to adjust effects for optimal results, taking photos from inside the app, and sharing your creations on social networks.