Best Scratch Paper Apps

209+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our scratch paper list covers 209+ iPhone apps updated through June 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Scratch Paper Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple Whiteboard by QrayonSimple Whiteboard by QrayonFree4.6★ (11K)NoNoJul 2026
2Whiteboard: just draw togetherWhiteboard: just draw togetherFree4.5★ (80K)NoYesJul 2026
3Scratch Paper: Infinite CanvasScratch Paper: Infinite CanvasFree3.2★ (61)NoNoJul 2026
4Scratch Paper: Minimal NotesScratch Paper: Minimal NotesFree5.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
5Sketchbook®Sketchbook®Free4.8★ (220K)NoYesJul 2026
6Paper: Sketch, Draw & CreatePaper: Sketch, Draw & CreateFree4.6★ (69K)NoYesJul 2026
7Penbook: Paper Planner & NotesPenbook: Paper Planner & NotesFree4.6★ (44K)NoYesJul 2026
8Sketch Pad 3Sketch Pad 3Free3.0★ (33)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Scratch Paper

Simple Whiteboard by Qrayon#1

Simple Whiteboard by Qrayon by Qrayon, LLC

A whiteboard that just works
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(11K ratings)
Free
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A straightforward digital whiteboard for drawing, writing, and sharing your ideas. It offers a clean interface for quick and easy use, with the ability to mirror your device for presentations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 🚀 Efficient for quick note-taking
  • 💡 Useful for explaining concepts
  • 🤝 Good for communication and collaboration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Palm rejection issues causing unintended lines
  • 📏 Limited customization options (e.g., line thickness, background color)
  • 🎨 Lack of color variety
Whiteboard: just draw together#2

Whiteboard: just draw together by Whiteboard LLC(TX)

simple, easy, focused and fun
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.5😊(80K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
  • 💡 Limited features (no fill tool, text, etc.)
  • 🎨 Desire for more color options and customization
Scratch Paper: Infinite Canvas#3

Scratch Paper: Infinite Canvas by Dan Mitu

Easier than paper
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
3.2(61 ratings)
Free
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This app provides an infinite digital canvas for immediate drawing and sketching. It eliminates the need for file management or complex settings, allowing users to start creating instantly and zoom without limits.

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Scratch Paper: Minimal Notes
Scratch Paper: Minimal Notes
Scratch Paper: Minimal Notes
Single-Page Notes App
Free

This app provides an instant, distraction-free digital notepad for quick thoughts, lists, and reminders. It focuses on essential features for rapid note-taking without unnecessary complexity.

Instant typing on openDistraction-free interfaceIdeal for lists and reminders
📊 Productivity
(3)
free
5
Sketchbook®
Sketchbook®
Sketchbook®
Draw, paint, & sketch anywhere
Free

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.

Full complement of brush typesHighly customizable brushesGuides, rulers, and stroke tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(220K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Paper: Sketch, Draw & Create
Paper: Sketch, Draw & Create
Paper: Sketch, Draw & Create
Sketch with confidence
Free

This app offers an immersive sketching experience with intuitive tools and gesture-based controls. Easily create collages, paintings, and drawings without distracting menus. Organize your creations into journals and sync them across devices.

Intuitive sketching toolsGesture-based controlsPhoto collage creation
📊 Productivity
(69K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes
Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes
Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes
Handwritten Course & PDF Notes
Free

Create custom digital notebooks with a vast library of stationery or import your own PDFs for annotation. Write naturally with a stylus and organize your notes with dynamic features like live planners and searchable handwriting.

Live Paper dynamic stationeryOver 400 stationery typesImport and annotate PDFs
📊 Productivity
(44K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Sketch Pad 3
Sketch Pad 3
Sketch Pad 3
Unlimited Canvas
Free

This app provides an unlimited digital canvas for doodling, sketching, drawing, and note-taking. It offers various pen sizes, colors, editing tools like cut and paste, and export options to multiple platforms. Work is automatically saved for easy continuation.

Unlimited canvas sizeDoodle, sketch, and drawTake notes and memos
📊 Productivity
(33)
free with in-app purchases
9
Draft Paper
Draft Paper
Draft Paper
by Giles Goddard
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

Create floor plans, layouts, and blueprints with ease using intuitive drawing tools. Support for multiple layers, iCloud, and Dropbox integration allows for seamless workflow. Export your designs to various formats for printing or further editing.

Draw lines, rectangles, text, and moreSupport for multiple layersExport to PDF, JPEG, and DXF
📊 Productivity
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Drawing App: Doodle Draw Pad
Drawing App: Doodle Draw Pad
Drawing App: Doodle Draw Pad
Sketch, Paint, Art, Color
Free

This app provides a digital canvas for users to sketch, paint, and create art. It offers intuitive tools, pencil support, and cross-device backup. Record your drawing process as a video and share it.

Intuitive drawing toolsPencil supportMulti-platform compatibility
🎨 Graphics & Design
(45K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Scratch Art Paper - Doodle It
Scratch Art Paper - Doodle It
Scratch Art Paper - Doodle It
Draw on rainbow glow colors
Free

Unleash your creativity by scratching away dark surfaces to reveal vibrant, hidden colors. Add glowing effects, create animated videos, and customize your art. Save and share your masterpieces easily.

Magic scratch art with colorful backgroundsNeon glow effectsCreate animated videos
🎬 Entertainment
(101)
free with in-app purchases
12
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Simple Notebook & Writing Pad
Free

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

Create to-do lists with checkboxesUnlimited text notesHandwritten notes with Apple Pencil
📊 Productivity
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Create & Animate Digital Art
Free

This free digital art app lets you draw and paint with a vast array of brushes, including live, pixel, and vector options. Create animations with motion paths and frame-by-frame tools, and enhance your workflow with symmetry guides and layer support. Seamlessly integrate with other Adobe creative tools.

Thousands of pixel, vector, and Live BrushesUnlimited layers for complex artworkFrame-by-frame and motion path animation
🎨 Graphics & Design
(59K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Sketch Tree - Art Drawing Pad
Sketch Tree - Art Drawing Pad
Sketch Tree - Art Drawing Pad
Pencil draw board canva paint
Free

This professional drawing app offers a realistic painting experience with over 20 ultra-realistic brushes and advanced editing tools. Import images, utilize layers, and create detailed artwork with features like rulers, compasses, and a color eyedropper.

20+ ultra-realistic brushesRuler, compasses, and graphics toolsColor eyedropper
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Concepts
Concepts
Concepts
Эскизы, заметки, рисунки.
Free

This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

Infinite canvasVector-based sketchingRealistic pens, pencils, and brushes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Drawing Desk: Sketch Paint Art
Drawing Desk: Sketch Paint Art
Drawing Desk: Sketch Paint Art
Learn How To Draw,Step by Step
Free

Unleash your creativity with a comprehensive digital art studio. Explore a vast array of tools for drawing, sketching, painting, and pixel art. Create masterpieces, relax with coloring, or design intricate mandalas.

105+ drawing tools200+ brushesLayer support
🎨 Graphics & Design
(15K)
freemium
17
Whiteboard - Infinity Canvas
Whiteboard - Infinity Canvas
Whiteboard - Infinity Canvas
Digital whiteboard reimagined
Free

This digital whiteboard app offers a simple yet powerful interface for various uses, from teaching and design to note-taking and doodling. It provides flexible canvas options, including multi-page and infinite free-form canvases, and supports PDF imports.

Infinite free-form canvasMulti-page canvas optionDirect PDF import
📊 Productivity
(934)
free with in-app purchases
18
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Design & Architecture Drawing
Free

This app is a comprehensive design and architecture drawing tool. It allows users to sketch, layer ideas, and communicate designs through markups. It supports various file types and offers tools for creating professional-quality drawings to scale.

Layered idea developmentDrawing markup and communicationDrawing to scale
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
19
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
Smart note taking, PDF & study
Free

Transform handwritten notes into editable text with advanced AI. Brainstorm on an infinite canvas, annotate PDFs, and create structured documents. Supports 66 languages and works across devices.

AI handwriting recognitionInfinite canvas for brainstormingPDF annotation
📊 Productivity
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Infinite Zoom Art - Canvas Max
Infinite Zoom Art - Canvas Max
Infinite Zoom Art - Canvas Max
Endless, painter
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

Unleash your creativity on an infinite canvas for sketching, illustration, and design. Zoom in to the smallest detail or out to the largest scale, with powerful vector tools and seamless image integration. Organize your work with robust file management and save progress automatically.

Infinite scroll and zoom canvasPrecision vector drawing toolsEraser and lasso tools
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Scratch Paper

What are the best scratch paper apps for iPhone?
Simple Whiteboard by Qrayon tops our scratch paper apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top scratch paper apps we rank are free to download, including Simple Whiteboard by Qrayon and Whiteboard: just draw together.
Simple Whiteboard by Qrayon has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 209+ scratch paper apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Simple Whiteboard provides a digital canvas for you to draw, write, and share your ideas. It's designed to be fast and easy to use, offering a no-fuss experience for quick brainstorming or note-taking.
The app's key features include its speed and ease of use, the ability to draw and write directly on the canvas, and functionality to share your creations. It also supports AirPlay mirroring, allowing you to project your whiteboard to a larger screen.

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