Best Sketching Apps for Tablets and Phones in 2025

Simran Mishra

Procreate offers 200+ brushes, full Apple Pencil support, and pro tools for iPad at a $13 one-time cost.

Clip Studio Paint excels in comics and manga creation with cloud sync and advanced layers across all platforms.

Sketchbook is free, beginner-friendly, with layers, symmetry tools, and smooth performance on iOS and Android.

Krita is a pro-grade, open-source sketching app with full brush control, perfect for Android and desktop users.

Infinite Painter supports both iOS and Android, with hundreds of brushes and a clean UI for $5–10.

ArtFlow is Android-only, optimized for phones, supports pressure sensitivity, layers, and pro exports.

ibis Paint X offers 15,000+ brushes, ideal for illustration and cartoons, free with optional $10 upgrade.

Concepts features an infinite canvas and gesture interface, great for design work on iOS and Android.

HiPaint is mobile-first with brush customizations and an intuitive workflow for sketchers on the go.

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