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A popular free drawing and painting app for phones, tablets and computers.
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Sketchbook
A clean, free sketching app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
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What is Sketchbook?
Sketchbook is a sketching and drawing app with a clean, distraction-free interface and natural-feeling brushes. The mobile app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, with in-app purchases; Sketchbook Pro for macOS and Windows is a paid purchase. It is made by Sketchbook, Inc.
Pros
- Free mobile app with a clean interface
- Natural brushes for sketching
- Runs on iPhone, iPad and Android
Cons
- Desktop Sketchbook Pro is paid
- Fewer painting features than Krita
Who should use Sketchbook
Designers and artists who want quick sketches on a phone or tablet.
Who may not need it
Painters who need advanced layers and effects.
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