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Apps Like Charcoal for iPhone and iPad

Sketch, export, and refine drawings

Create and edit sketches with intuitive tools and customizable color palettes. Export sketches for use in other graphics software. Support multiple windows and dark mode for enhanced workflow.

by Lars Augustin★ 4.5144 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-21

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  1. Notebook – Notes, Notepad app icon

    Notebook – Notes, Notepad

    Zoho Corporation

    Write, sketch, record, and sync

    Write with text, images, sketches, and audio. Add files like PDFs and spreadsheets. Create checklists and to-dos. Sync across devices and cloud. Capture moments and record audio directly.

    ★ 4.723,849 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  2. Painter Eye: AR Drawing App app icon

    Painter Eye: AR Drawing App

    Ivan Hulidau

    Sketch and draw with built-in brushes

    Create sketches and drawings using built-in brushes and canvases. Trace real-world images with AR technology. Save and share artwork directly. Adjust brush size and opacity for detailed work. Import images to base drawings on.

    ★ 4.65,908 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation app icon

    FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation

    Visual Blasters, LLC

    Animate movies with frame-by-frame tools

    Animated movies using frame-by-frame . Import and edit vector graphics. Access tutorials for learning techniques. Export animations in various formats. Collaborate with others through community features. Adjust timing and add sound effects.

    ★ 4.6269,902 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-11-03
  1. Sketch AI: Pencil Photo Sketch app icon

    Sketch AI: Pencil Photo Sketch

    Hangzhou JinXun Technology Co., Ltd.

    Convert photos to sketches

    Create sketches from photos with adjustable brush settings and layer controls. Choose from multiple art styles including cartoon, silhouette, and watercolor. Edit sketches with tools for tracing, erasing, and color adjustments.

    ★ 4.5126 ratingsPhoto & VideoFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. ImageGen AI Photo Generator app icon

    ImageGen AI Photo Generator

    Aryan Chaurasia

    Rt from text prompts

    AI Art lets users create digital artwork using AI. Input text or sketches to generate art. Choose from various styles and color schemes. Adjust details to refine the output. Save and share the final artwork.

    ★ 4.5179 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. AR Drawing: Tracing Paper app icon

    AR Drawing: Tracing Paper

    Hue Le Thi Thu

    Draw in real world with AR

    Turn real-world images into sketches using . Capture photos and apply freehand artwork with intuitive tools. Edit and refine sketches directly on the canvas. Share finished drawings via social media or email.

    ★ 4.3278 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  4. Notes app icon

    Notes

    Apple Inc.

    Save , add checklists, sync across devices

    Take with text, audio, and attachments like PDFs, photos, and web links. Scan documents and include handwritten sketches. Organize with checklists and sync across devices using iCloud.

    ★ 4.8638,809 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-11
  5. Paint App: Trace & AR Draw app icon

    Paint App: Trace & AR Draw

    QUYEN NGUYEN

    With AR, and color digitally

    With AR to images or text on real surfaces. Use guided frames for beginners. Create sketches and color them. Export artwork in various formats. Sync projects across devices.

    ★ 4.6301 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  6. AR Drawing App - Sketchify app icon

    AR Drawing App - Sketchify

    FITNESS TRAINING GLOBAL ONE MEMBER COMPANY LIMITED

    Sketch with AR and AI

    AR – Project sketches onto real-world surfaces using augmented reality. objects for precise outlines. AI-powered tools suggest color palettes and brush strokes. Edit layers, adjust opacity, and apply effects.

    ★ 4.64,917 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-11-03
  7. Archisketch app icon

    Archisketch

    Open Screen Limited

    Sketch, draw, and design to scale

    Create and refine sketches and designs with layering and scaling features. Add symbols, text, and dimensions. Import images or plans to set scale. Zoom without quality loss. Rotate elements or the entire drawing.

    ★ 4.3271 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  8. Drawing Desk:Learn How to Draw app icon

    Drawing Desk:Learn How to Draw

    4Axis Technologies Pte. Ltd.

    With lessons and guidance

    Learn to with guided lessons, text, voice, and video instructions. Access 1000+ tutorials across all skill levels. Follow personalized learning paths. Use Apple Pencil for . Track progress with structured lessons.

    ★ 4.4238,931 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  9. AR Projector Tracing & Drawing app icon

    AR Projector Tracing & Drawing

    Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl

    Sketch and trace any image

    Use AR to trace and recreate images by aligning with real-world objects. Adjust line thickness and color. Save and share drawings. Access tutorials for improving sketching techniques. Export in multiple file formats.

    ★ 4.46,765 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-11-03
  10. Artmator app icon

    Artmator

    AMIT CHAUDHARY

    Draw and share vector graphics

    Create and edit vector drawings and illustrations. Import and export files from cloud services. Design logos, posters, and technical drawings. Use multiple windows on iPadOS. Enable dark mode for system settings.

    ★ 4.416 ratingsEntertainment$2.99Data updated 2026-09-19
  11. Sketch Tree Pro - My Art Pad app icon

    Sketch Tree Pro - My Art Pad

    guangxie chen

    Draw with realistic brushes and watercolors

    Create detailed artwork with realistic brushes and watercolor effects. Scale canvas up to 64 times with precise grid and pixel-level accuracy. Use over 80 brushes, erasers, smearing tools, rulers, cutters, fill tools, and color pickers.

    ★ 4.2275 ratingsGraphics & Design$7.99Data updated 2026-10-20
  12. Doodle Draw: Sketch Timelapse app icon

    Doodle Draw: Sketch Timelapse

    Thinh Ho

    And share kid-friendly artwork

    Create art with 10 brushes. Adjust brush size and color randomly. Import photos to doodle on. Add drawings to family images for customization. Save and share completed artwork.

    ★ 4.9203 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  13. Microsoft OneNote app icon

    Microsoft OneNote

    Microsoft Corporation

    Capture notes, plan tasks, track ideas

    Capture thoughts, notes, and ideas with a digital notepad. Organize plans, create sketches, and save memos. Sync notes via OneDrive for access across devices. Track errands and manage tasks efficiently.

    ★ 4.71,071,032 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-11-03
  14. Slate Whiteboard app icon

    Slate Whiteboard

    Nick Geiger

    Sketch and annotate with precision

    Create and annotate diagrams with drawing tools. Add text and shapes. Share boards via links or email. Collaborate in real-time with others. Export as images or PDFs. Customize colors and line thickness. Save and organize boards in folders.

    ★ 4.73 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-16
  15. Super Simple Draw app icon

    Super Simple Draw

    Bao Lei

    Sketch anywhere, anytime

    Create drawings with Apple Pencil support. Use grid or lined backgrounds. over existing images. Save square images. Add widgets to showcase drawings on the home screen. Enable multitasking and multi-window features on iPadOS.

    ★ 4.74,002 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-15
  16. Flowpaper: Drawing & Animation app icon

    Flowpaper: Drawing & Animation

    Botto Studio LLC

    Sketch and animate with fluid brushes

    Create still or animated drawings that flow and evolve. Use generative brushes for natural, responsive sketching. Design fluid artwork for backgrounds or sharing. Adjust brush settings for precise control. Export drawings in various formats.

    ★ 4.7319 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-08

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