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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. Freeform app icon

    Freeform

    Apple Inc.

    Sketch, design, and sync across devices

    Create digital boards to organize ideas, projects, and research. Add photos, videos, audio files, documents, PDFs, web links, and stickies. Sync boards across devices using iCloud.

    ★ 4.6373,523 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Photo to Sketch Drawing Maker app icon

    Photo to Sketch Drawing Maker

    LIE KUN JI

    Convert photos to pencil style

    Convert photos to pencil sketches with adjustable effects including ink, outline, stony, charcoal, and cartoon styles. Support black and white and color pencil painting. Apply stylization, high contrast, and other advanced editing tools.

    ★ 4.55,881 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-18
  3. Artmate: Drawing Together app icon

    Artmate: Drawing Together

    BRALY COMPANY LIMITED

    Trace drawings and follow steps

    Allows users to using step-by-step tracing lessons. Features include color selection, layer management, and brush customization. Users can save and share artwork. The provides guided tutorials for improving drawing skills.

    ★ 4.818,861 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-11-08
  1. Drawing Sketch: AR Draw by Cam app icon

    Drawing Sketch: AR Draw by Cam

    MINOR BUGS

    With your camera in AR

    On paper using AR camera to trace sketches. Access templates and gallery photos for reference. Adjust line thickness and color. Save and share drawings directly.

    ★ 4.329 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Coolors app icon

    Coolors

    Coolors srl

    Create color schemes and export palettes

    Create color schemes using a fast generator. Organize palettes into projects and collections. Export as image or PDF, or share via link. Select colors from photos. Choose layouts to create collages with photos and palettes.

    ★ 4.810,546 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  3. Notepad+ Pro app icon

    Notepad+ Pro

    Mosaic S.r.l.

    Note, sketch, annotate, export, organize

    Take notes, draw, and sketch using Apple Pencil. Annotate PDFs, Excel, Keynote, and Numbers files. Create lists, memos, and organize notes. Export notes in multiple formats.

    ★ 4.66,336 ratingsProductivity$19.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  4. AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Paint app icon

    AR Drawing Sketch: Trace Paint

    Pollux Bilisim Teknolojileri Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi

    Sketch on photos with AR

    Use AR to sketch and draw on photos with realistic ink effects. outlines or create pencil sketches from images. Convert photos into artistic drawings with AI-powered tools. Save and share finished artwork directly.

    ★ 4.430 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. Drawing Desk: AR Trace & Paint app icon

    Drawing Desk: AR Trace & Paint

    Farida Afrose

    Draw, edit, and share digital art

    Create digital art with 105 tools including pens, pencils, and brushes. Import and edit photos. Add text and rotate elements. Customize brush settings. Use customizable canvases. Save and share artwork.

    ★ 4.315,157 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  6. Comic Draw by plasq app icon

    Comic Draw by plasq

    plasq LLC

    Create comics with brushes and tools

    View and create comics with drawing tools, brushes, and fonts. Edit panels, add text, and adjust layouts. Share completed comics or purchase full editing features for advanced customization.

    ★ 4.1744 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  7. Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App app icon

    Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App

    Adobe Inc.

    Create art with motion and brushes

    Create digital art with drawing and painting tools. Use a wide range of brushes and customize settings for precise control. Add motion with animation tools and motion paths. Utilize symmetry guides for balanced designs.

    ★ 4.762,604 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-11-08
  8. Toon Photo Editor: Clip2Comic app icon

    Toon Photo Editor: Clip2Comic

    Digital Masterpieces GmbH

    Edit photos into cartoons and sketches

    Edit photos to create funny cartoons, caricatures, and sketches with 9 styles. Apply filters and adjust details for high-resolution output. Convert videos into clips using live preview or one-tap conversion. Share edited content directly.

    ★ 4.841,385 ratingsPhoto & VideoFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  9. Draw Kid : Drawing & Painting app icon

    Draw Kid : Drawing & Painting

    An Banh

    , color, and share creations

    Sketch and create drawings using brush tools with customizable color palettes. Add stickers, doodles, and charms to enhance artwork. Export and share finished creations in multiple formats.

    ★ 4.465 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-25
  10. AR Drawing: Learn to Sketch app icon

    AR Drawing: Learn to Sketch

    Zipo Apps Ltd.

    Real-world scenes with AR tools

    Use augmented reality to trace photos or line drawings. Adjust brush settings for precision. Annotate and refine sketches digitally. Export final artwork in various formats. Share drawings via social media or email.

    ★ 4.4176 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  11. Paintwork - Infinite Notebook app icon

    Paintwork - Infinite Notebook

    伟典 苏

    Draw, edit, and share handwritten notes

    Create handwritten notes and drawings with customizable brushes and erasers. Use vector tools for precise shapes and annotations. Add text, highlights, and special line effects. Save and organize digital sketches and journal entries.

    ★ 4.617,168 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-10
  12. Notes,Whiteboard & AI - AFFiNE app icon

    Notes,Whiteboard & AI - AFFiNE

    TOEVERYTHING PTE. LTD.

    Sketch, note, task, organize

    Create visual notes and documents by converting sketches into text. Organize ideas, manage tasks, and track projects in one interface. Sync across devices and collaborate in real time. Export notes and documents in multiple formats.

    ★ 4.819 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  13. ZoomNotes app icon

    ZoomNotes

    Deliverance Software Ltd

    Zoom in, sketch, and sync notes across

    Create and edit handwritten notes and sketches on virtual paper, WhiteBoards, PDFs, images, and Microsoft Office documents. Zoom in and out extensively for detailed work. Sync notes between iPad and iPhone using iCloud.

    ★ 4.5914 ratingsProductivity$7.99Data updated 2026-11-07
  14. Drawing Apps app icon

    Drawing Apps

    Gang Ji

    Paint with realistic brush strokes

    Create digital art with natural brush strokes and realistic paper textures. Use 40+ brush presets for detailed painting. Edit images with color adjustments, liquify tools, and cropping. Apply layers and blend modes for advanced compositing.

    ★ 4.45,177 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-10-18
  15. AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint app icon

    AR Drawing: Sketch & Paint

    Digital Solutions Technologies Limited

    Trace and color images with your phone

    Use your phone camera to draw on any surface. Access templates for animals, cars, and nature. Utilize the built-in flashlight for better visibility. Share completed drawings with friends. Create art using augmented reality technology.

    ★ 4.596,011 ratingsGraphics & DesignFreeData updated 2026-11-08
  16. Home Design 3D: Draw & Plan app icon

    Home Design 3D: Draw & Plan

    Home Design 3D srl

    3D spaces and visualize layouts

    And homes in 3D with intuitive tools. Create floor plans, add furniture, and visualize layouts. Adjust materials, colors, and lighting. Export designs and share with others. Track project progress and make revisions.

    ★ 4.3104,787 ratingsProductivityFreeData updated 2026-09-08
  17. You Doodle - draw on photos app icon

    You Doodle - draw on photos

    Digital Ruby, LLC

    Markup , add text, insert shapes

    On with precise tools. Add text, shapes, and stickers. Insert layers and blend images. Create collages with frames and stamps. Design custom stickers and share directly via iMessage or the .

    ★ 4.728,018 ratingsPhoto & VideoFreeData updated 2026-09-08

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