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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. Doodle Magic: Glow Art Drawing app icon

    Doodle Magic: Glow Art Drawing

    Hai Nguyen Minh

    Create glowing artwork with vibrant colors

    Create artwork using vibrant neon colors and glowing brushes. Draw on a large canvas with sketch tools. Adjust effects and export designs in various formats.

    ★ 4.555,487 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-11-08
  2. Defter Notes app icon

    Defter Notes

    Deft Works ApS

    Organize , sketch ideas, and refine thoughts

    Create with an infinite canvas for spatial thinking. Draw connections between ideas. Organize content through hand-drawn sketches and text. Export in multiple formats and share directly.

    ★ 4.462 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. Sketch Pro: Draw & Create Art app icon

    Sketch Pro: Draw & Create Art

    4Axis Technologies Pte. Ltd.

    , edit, and share digital art

    Detailed artwork with customizable brushes and specialized toolsets for sketching, painting, and doodling. Access advanced AI features to enhance creative workflows. Export and share finished projects directly.

    ★ 4.79,068 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  1. iPastels app icon

    iPastels

    Norbyte

    Sketch, paint, and refine digitally

    Create artwork with realistic pastel simulation using live-calculated brushes and strokes. Sketch or paint digitally, test compositions, and refine techniques without physical supplies. Save and share paintings directly.

    ★ 4.72,152 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  2. Toonita: Cartoon & Comic Maker app icon

    Toonita: Cartoon & Comic Maker

    Aleksandar Milosavljevic

    Convert photos to art

    Edit photos with art, technical sketches, and pop-art styles. Adjust line weight, contrast, and color. Export in high resolution and share directly.

    ★ 4.8745 ratingsPhoto & VideoFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  3. Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing app icon

    Camera Lucida™: AR Drawing

    Big Idea Design LLC

    Draw with AR and sketch accurately

    Use the to project real-time grids and guidelines for precise . Adjust grid size, opacity, and angle. Import sketches or paintings for reference. Save and export artwork in various formats. Sync drawings across devices.

    ★ 4.82,007 ratingsGraphics & Design$14.99Data updated 2026-11-08
  4. Easy Draw: Learn How to Draw app icon

    Easy Draw: Learn How to Draw

    CEM SOFTWARE COMPANY LIMITED

    , sketch, and refine your skills

    Drawing techniques through step-by-step lessons. Create and customize sketches with various tools. Access coloring features and save artwork. Share drawings directly from the . Track progress and revisit previous lessons.

    ★ 4.2402 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. Mockup - UI/UX Design app icon

    Mockup - UI/UX Design

    Apprime Studio sarl

    Mockups, sketch wireframes, build prototypes

    Create designs with a flexible canvas and 45+ device frames. Sketch with Apple Pencil, build wireframes, and develop interactive prototypes. Collaborate in real-time and export designs in multiple formats.

    ★ 4.4550 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  6. Canvas SketchBook Pro app icon

    Canvas SketchBook Pro

    MULTI MOBILE d.o.o.

    Draw sketches with brushes and layers

    Draw sketches using brushes and tools with support for Apple Pencil. Create layered artwork and zoom for detailed painting. Import and export vector images in PDF, PNG, and JPEG formats. Use color or photo backgrounds. Save artwork for later.

    ★ 4.046 ratingsEntertainmentFreeData updated 2026-09-16
  7. Calligraphy Practice - Cursive app icon

    Calligraphy Practice - Cursive

    Emre Erkis

    , sketch, and refine handwriting

    Allows users to writing, sketching, and lettering. Select from various letters and words to write. Adjust stroke pressure and speed. Save and review progress. Export sessions as images. Sync with cloud storage for access across devices.

    ★ 4.652 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  8. Turn Photo to Sketch: Graphite app icon

    Turn Photo to Sketch: Graphite

    Digital Masterpieces GmbH

    Edit photos and videos into drawings

    Edit photos and videos into high-quality drawings, sketches, and illustrations. Apply pencil, charcoal, or technical filters. Enhance videos with advanced filters. Export edited content in various formats.

    ★ 4.88,413 ratingsPhoto & VideoFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  9. Milanote app icon

    Milanote

    Milanote Pty Ltd

    Save ideas, organize projects, visualize workflows

    Organize creative projects with notes, images, videos, and sketches. Arrange ideas and tasks visually in customizable boards. Invite team members to collaborate on shared or private boards. Save content from other apps directly.

    ★ 4.73,810 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-15
  10. ArtPencil app icon

    ArtPencil

    SUNG CHEOL KIM

    Draw sketches with many pencils.

    The app provides users with 48 pencils and 41 papers for creating sketches. It includes features such as layers, zoom functionality, an eyedropper tool, and undo/redo options.

    ★ 4.011 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-10-05
  11. HiPaint- Sketch & Paint app icon

    HiPaint- Sketch & Paint

    Aige Technology Wuhan Co.,Ltd.

    Draw, , and edit images

    Draw and with customizable brushes and layers. Edit images with adjustment tools and filters. Import and export files in various formats. Use gesture controls for quick navigation and editing.

    ★ 4.62,393 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  12. Pixelmator Classic iOS app icon

    Pixelmator Classic iOS

    Apple Inc.

    Edit images, add layers, and sketch digitally

    Create image compositions with layers, shapes, and text. Edit photos with touch-up tools and painting features. Add filters and adjustments. Export in various formats and share directly.

    ★ 4.51,222 ratingsPhoto & Video$9.99Data updated 2026-11-08
  13. Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook app icon

    Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook

    Bonobo Pte Ltd

    Sketch, , plan, share

    Take notes, sketch, and plan in a single with realistic ink and paper. Create custom tools and choose from colored paper types. Collaborate on documents and sync notes across devices. Write and draw with infinite width pages.

    ★ 4.17,224 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  14. Bazaart AI Photo Editor Design app icon

    Bazaart AI Photo Editor Design

    Bazaart Ltd.

    Edit photos and videos instantly

    Edit photos with filters, cropping, and AI enhancements. Adjust colors and brightness. Add text, stickers, and overlays. Create collages and cards. Edit videos with trimming, transitions, and effects. logos, flyers, and social media content.

    ★ 4.8260,357 ratingsPhoto & VideoFreeData updated 2026-09-08

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