240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best sketching apps photo on iPhone average 4.3★ across 240+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.2★ (12K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.5★ (7K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (72K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.5★ (15K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (16K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (46) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | — | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.4★ (9.3K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 |
Transform your photos into pencil sketches with a single tap. This app also offers a vast collection of coloring pages for all ages, with daily updates. Enhance your creations with adjustable contrast and brightness, and share your artwork instantly.
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.
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.
