240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best sketching apps photo on iPhone average 4.4★ across 240+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.2★ (12K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (16K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (72K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.5★ (7K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.5★ (15K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.0★ (2.4K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | — | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.8★ (220K) | No | Yes | Sep 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.
Unleash your creativity by drawing on photos or pre-made backgrounds. Decorate your creations with over 1400 stamps, use smudge tools for unique effects, and stencils for perfect shapes. This app makes art accessible and fun for all skill levels.
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.
