Which Drawing App Is Best? (For iPad, Windows, and Android Tablets)

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In this video I'm trying the top 10 drawing apps for your iPad, PC tablet, and android devices. I'm going to show you what each one looks like, give it a quick text, and then tell you who I think each app is for, and then I'll give you my personal favorite choice at the end when I rank all 10 apps from 0 to 10.
🕰️ Timestamps:
0:00 The Top 10 Drawing Apps
0:25 Sketchbook App
1:35 Clip Studio Paint App
3:15 Tayasui Sketches
4:30 Paper By We Transfer
5:20 Art Studio Pro
6:20 3 Drawing Accessories For iPads & Tablets
7:25 SketchPro App
9:00 Adobe Fresco
10:45 Vecternator
12:05 Procreate
13:20 Concepts
15:00 All 10 Apps Ranked 0-10
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App number one is Sketchbook. If you're looking for a versatile app that's perfect for both drawing and photo editing, look no further than Sketchbook. Its extensive toolset and customizable interface make it ideal for artists on the go.
App number two is Clip Studio Paint. If you're into comics and manga, Clip Studio Paint is a fantastic app to bring your characters to life. It provides a multitude of professional tools, including specialized brushes, panels, and 3D models. So you can download Clip Art Studio for free, but you won’t be able to save anything without paying for the app.
App number three is Tayasui Sketches. Those seeking a fun and interactive drawing experience should try Tayasui Sketches. With its realistic brushes and wonderful colors, you can let your creativity flow freely, whether you're drawing landscapes or portraits.
App number four is Paper by We Transfer. It's perfect for quick sketches and doodles, allowing you to capture your ideas spontaneously. But out of all of the apps in this video, this is the most limited option, and probably not worth checking out.
App number five is Art Studio Pro, which has a similar look and feel to a lot of the other drawing apps, and a decent selection of brushes pre build into the app.
App number six is SketchPro. They have some decent features and an AI integration if you pay for the yearly $40 plan, which is rather steep for a drawing app. It does have some redeeming qualities in the streamlined interface.
App number seven is Adobe Fresco, which is extremely powerful for vector illustration. While it is a little bit on the more advanced side, I could still see new to intermediate artists trying this one our if they have an Adobe Subscription already.
App number eight is Vecternator, which is completely free and allows you to draw in vector. While it is extremely limited, it can come in handy for quickly vectorizing your paper sketches.
App number nine is Procreate, one of my personal favorites and an extremely powerful one-time purchase for $12. If you have an iPad, this is the application you want to go with.
App number ten is called Concepts, which is a free flowing endless artboard style sketching app that will be extremely powerful for storyboard artists, comic artists, architects and so much more.
#drawingapps #procreate #digitalart

[@VincitDesignCo]

Which of these drawing apps is your favorite? Let me know! 👇

[@PRATIKRAKHECHA]

Ibis paint x

[@NexaRealm]

Infinity painter

[@katarinamor]

Clip Studio Paint❤

[@CXYE3M]

I use sketchbook

[@myakit]

Idk I just use random drawing apps so I can feel like an artist

[@shiny2575]

I liked it when he talked about something other than the ipad

[@VincitDesignCo]

Glad to hear it.

[@alainpierre]

I miss some very good apps: - Medibang Paint Pro (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac) - Ibis Paint (iOS, Android) - Infinite Painter (iOS, Android) - HiPaint (Android) - ArtFlow (iOS, Android)

[@VincitDesignCo]

Never used those, but I don't doubt them!

[@Atim_Gaming]

In these only ibis paint is good but it's so good I think it's better than sketchbook ( I use both)

[@seltafiy]

@@Atim_Gaming Infinite Painter is actually very good, you will have to pay though. Artflow is especially good if you draw using finger, it has a function called "simulate touch pressure" that help you control strokes' size and opacity by how strong you press your finger.

[@alexgranados8719]

Artflow Studio it's only available on Android. No iOS.

[@hollisburkhart9418]

Thank you so much for the clear, concise info that helped me decide which program to get.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jodybogoslavski1366]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@VincitDesignCo]

So happy to hear that!

[@YnotNomis]

Thank you for the precise information, without the ridiculous "bells and whistles" many other content creators use on their videos.Subscribed.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Appreciate that! Thanks a ton for subscribing!

[@mosestaff]

Very nice and clear overview. Thank you

[@VincitDesignCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrwill0910]

I needed to see this content to pick the right for my android tablet, thanks for the break down. Sketchbook looks good .

[@VincitDesignCo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Leeknowsicecream-tm2ml]

Which app is better for android tab?

[@ShinyArjunSingh]

Nice one, Subscribed. Please keep'em comin...

[@VincitDesignCo]

Thanks so much! Will do!

[@Faux.P]

Art studio pro used to get on my nerves bc I was only used to procreate but after procreate kept having little bugs here and there I opened it back up and I forgot how good it was. The pro version is absolutely worth it. Way more options and settings than procreate and brushes are actually better in a lot of ways, I never would have said that a year ago. Procreate UI is definitely better than art studio pro though, in my opinion and it’s just a little easier to navigate but it’s worth the trade off for all the things art studio pro can do! Anyway, nice video, I had forgot about some of these apps bc it’s been so long since I tried them years ago. 😊

[@VincitDesignCo]

Yea, I definitely get the sense that it is powerful, and like I mentioned, is most likely meant for the seriously dedicated and skilled artist. Just not necessary for someone getting started.

[@lynnearlyriser]

This video is amazing, I can't thank you enough. I'm sure beginners might find the video too fast, but I am a graphic designer - Photoshop etc. But I'm looking for a drawing app for my husband who just got an iPad Pro. I'm going to watch this one more time - but I think for him the Japanese app is best.

[@VincitDesignCo]

So glad this was helpful! Let me know which app you end up going with and how you like it.

[@iamsus3144]

Thank you bro it really helped me

[@VincitDesignCo]

So happy to hear that!

[@kponds7528]

Thanks for the info sir. I just got an ipad just for drawing as im new to digital art. What are some good beginner drawing apps?

[@VincitDesignCo]

Procreate is probably the easiest and most widely available in terms of information and tutorials that you can find on KZbin. :)

[@Marvin-Tucker]

You're lefthanded like me, glad to see there are those gloves for left hand

[@VincitDesignCo]

For sure!

[@seggy93stormpersonelchanne58]

Is there any specific recommendations about drawing the character design guys? I really want to focus on the drawing and paint so i can move this art to the next stage of modelling by using blender and kept this art for another usage. Possibility would be on illustrations or make some kind of background for cards etc. im currently using on pc with use of 10moon v10 device as the starter for now and i need some kind of software guidance

[@VincitDesignCo]

There are a couple of creators and artists you should follow on KZbin, like Jazza, who might have some videos specifically on this type of content! Great questions.

[@Lia_T]

Thanks for the helpful review. I have a wacom one rhat I use with PC laptop, but mainly work on an Android tablet, for which there are few options sadly. I have Sketchbook on my tablet, but use Fresco with my Wacom - there's no Android version of Fresco. My tablet has a paper screen protector which gives a nice feel to draw on. The wacom is good to draw on, but not something I can use on my lap as it's quite large. Health issues mean I can't sit at a computer for long so tablet on my lap is easier. I did bite the bullet and buy a 2nd hand iPad to give myself more options as I've been frustrated with only having Sketchbook on the Android. I got a trial version of clip studio with the wacom, but I haven't tried it on the tablet. It seemed a bit daunting to start with!

[@VincitDesignCo]

Yea clip studio is very daunting! And it's really limited without the paid version. That's cool to hear about your current process though. I hope things work out with the iPad you bought. Having Fresco on the iPad, and Procreate, is a real game changer.

[@jaedo71]

I love sketchbook. The first time I tried it I did this super realistic dinosaur head portrait. Super easy and intuitive.

[@VincitDesignCo]

That's super cool!

[@Artvuka]

I love Clip Studio Art because of the vectors!

[@VincitDesignCo]

Glad you like it! Just felt a little too advanced for what I need.

[@Yougot6dollarsbro7]

My favorite for android was Sketchbook Pro. Easy and straight to the point. For IPad it’s definitely Procreate.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Nice!

[@donnajones9854]

Vectornator, now Curve, is also available for Mac & with cloud storage you can start on one device & finish on a different one.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Yep! Pretty neat.

[@Kathy-Daniel]

I wish there is a procreate & adobe Fresco for android. I'm a windows user and I'm not into Apple/Itune ecosystem (or is there way around it?)

[@VincitDesignCo]

I'm not sure if there is a workaround, but Concepts is a really great app you can look into.

[@noella-mairarayside2818]

Love this video

[@VincitDesignCo]

So glad you liked it!

[@scribbliedoo]

Art studio pro is my only go to

[@VincitDesignCo]

Nice that's cool. Procreate for me, but we'll see if the others grow on me.

[@tngdwn8350]

@@VincitDesignCo I tried both Procreate and ArtStudio Pro and went with ASP. Sadly it has bad marketing, so most people don't even know it, and it's features are quite hidden (to achieve a clean look), but when you figure out where to find your stuff it's extremely powerful. It comes closer to PC software, while not looking too crowded.

[@lordnanda5722]

I want to make a logo on the IPad, do you have any recommendations?

[@VincitDesignCo]

Sure! Vecternator, or Illustrator for iPad are probably the two strongest apps for that. This will largely depend on what kind of logo you want to make.

[@MrHon-hq9bk]

I’m gonna try out sketchbook. 😃

[@VincitDesignCo]

Go for it! I thought it was pretty neat overall.

[@Waddlejpg]

Thank you

[@VincitDesignCo]

You're welcome!

[@TadehD]

do you recommend any of these for someone that does not know how to draw at all?

[@VincitDesignCo]

Hey there. Most of these apps are pretty easy to get into and start drawing. You don't need previous drawing skills to know how to use them. :)

[@charlievarley]

I would really recommend practicing with the humble pencil and paper. Do some sketches for fun. You'll be surprised how far you can improve offer just a few weeks and sketches.

[@wheriz8628]

I am a french artist and I work my english with your video. Thank you for your work but my question is which one do you recommend the most on PC? Fresco for example, there are many people who love it and others who hate it. I like Procreate but I don't have an iPad. Actually I use Photoshop and Illustrator.

[@VincitDesignCo]

For drawing, I would suggest checking out Concepts. I really enjoyed the interface and the ability to get started while still having access to lots of tools.

[@zansenofficial]

Procreate alternative i used on android device is Concept or Sketchbook. Clip studio paint alternative for android is Ibis paint x. Although csp do exist in android too but paying twice is too much really

[@VincitDesignCo]

Nice! Great insights for the Android users. I did like Concept a lot.

[@turbulentfiregaming8063]

Personally I love Krita, amazing free drawing app that I use on my Huion!

[@VincitDesignCo]

Never heard of that! I'll have to check it out.

[@naomereputana7063]

The sketch Pro is available in android phones too I tried it

[@VincitDesignCo]

Nice!

[@ericborc]

Hello fellow left handed Artist!

[@VincitDesignCo]

Left hand artists unite! haha, that was one thing I couldn't figure out how to change in some of the apps. Concepts App walkthrough was really nice for that.

[@Adalynn-Carney]

Great list of apps, Drew! I’ve not used the concepts app but am definitely going to check it out. I LOVE to draw in procreate and feel my brushes and style are good there, but I love the photoshop like features of Artstudio Pro, I had purchased it before it went subscription so it’s not quite so low on my list. Fresco is that oddball one for me. I want to love it, I just struggle to. Maybe it’s cause I don’t have tons of PS brushes though…

[@VincitDesignCo]

Great points here! Yea there are certainly powerful features in Photoshop and Artstudio, and Fresco is definitely a weird in-between program, but works great for vectorizing my illustrations.

[@noone958]

Tayasui sketches is available on Android too

[@VincitDesignCo]

Nice!

[@GammaAkutabi]

I was under the impression that Clip Studio Paint was either a monthly or yearly subscription from the app store. The one time purchase option is for PC.

[@VincitDesignCo]

I think you're right. Either, you pretty much have to pay to do anything.

[@cow77cow]

Procreate bring me back in to drawing.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Great to hear! Procreate is my personal favorite and preference.

[@tfor1quilter]

I am a quilt maker and often would like to use a picture of my quilt to design the top stitching on my quilt. Which app for my surface tablet would you recommend. I am not an artist drawing detailed drawings but mostly just using lines for ideas where to sew these lines. Thanks

[@VincitDesignCo]

I think really any app would work for that! If you have an iPad, and want super easy capability to start, Procreate would be my suggestion.

[@garycarpenter3091]

As a 14 year old that has a pc, what should should I buy my daughter she doesn't have a tablet, so that would factor into the question as well.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Hm, I'm not too familiar with the desktop only apps for drawing, but I would check some of the PC apps I mentioned and see if they are available for desktop versions.

[@nafishaziq]

Great

[@VincitDesignCo]

Thanks!

[@satyamcharola]

Which ipad is better for design?

[@VincitDesignCo]

At this point, pretty much any of the iPads will be great. Even that Air series is extremely strong. I just wouldn't use a Mini, because they aren't optimized for art creation.

[@di557dianebritson]

Tks

[@VincitDesignCo]

Welcome!

[@dcarsondavis]

That wheel in Concept is straight out of Autodesk's old Sketchbook Pro. Sadly they no longer make it

[@VincitDesignCo]

Interesting, had never used that version.

[@mckcustomvinyldesignllc3645]

what device are you using in this video?

[@VincitDesignCo]

It is an iPad Pro, 2020 model.

[@cassiopeiamateo7691]

I can't see the adobe fresco on tablet How to download it??

[@VincitDesignCo]

It should be in the App store, but you'll either have to pay a monthly price or get a subscription I believe.

[@cassiopeiamateo7691]

@@VincitDesignCo ohh thanks

[@rinnejay]

All Android applications are completely free.. respect for developers 😳

[@VincitDesignCo]

I haven't tried android specific apps on an android device, but that's cool.

[@rayoonahamaza4785]

Is procreate work on Samsung?

[@VincitDesignCo]

As far as I know, Procreate is Apple only.

[@saskysilverman1459]

Which App Is Best To Create Illustrations For Children's Books

[@VincitDesignCo]

I think you could really start with any of these for that, but the strongest would be Procreate, Tayasui Sketches, and maybe Concept.

[@hauntedhardwear7165]

No infinite painter? That plus infinite design are working really well for me

[@VincitDesignCo]

Never heard of those. Will have to check them out.

[@pattyfriedmann4674]

For me too!

[@itsneverbeenmoreover]

inking csp painting procreate youre wecome

[@VincitDesignCo]

Thanks for commenting.

[@nikolettkutas1124]

Hah, sadly I only have a phone for it, and not I can't even connect an s pen to it, but I'm still happy with it. I still can make uhm.....something similar to a drawing. :')

[@VincitDesignCo]

Sure! There a few apps you can use on mobile, like vecternator, which is pretty strong.

[@hoshinokori245]

Is sketch pro for android?😅

[@VincitDesignCo]

Yep!

[@tristend.mowatt2612]

First time I'm hearing about Tayasui Sketches...

[@VincitDesignCo]

It is a pretty neat app.

[@GummYio]

Need it for clothing brand

[@VincitDesignCo]

You need the drawing app specifically for drawing clothing?

[@lafamillecarrington]

It would have helped if you had started by saying which platforms were supported.

[@VincitDesignCo]

All of them were tried out on the iPad, so all are Apple friendly, with some additionally being available for PC.

[@lafamillecarrington]

I have a Chromebook Plus with touchscreen!@@VincitDesignCo

[@QWTrucker]

What apps are actually free to use

[@VincitDesignCo]

All of the apps in the video were free to download except Procreate.

[@Rosie_hazbin-hotel22]

Is that an app?(if it is what is it called?)

[@VincitDesignCo]

There are a bunch of apps listed in the video. :)

[@Rosie_hazbin-hotel22]

Ok

[@bloomMajor]

Lefty gang! 😁

[@VincitDesignCo]

Haha yep! Can sometimes be quite annoying tho lol.

[@VixinPixel]

There simply needs to be more for pc and android

[@VincitDesignCo]

Definitely!

[@asangakasun5459]

dont we have one for iphone?

[@VincitDesignCo]

Yes! I believe Vecternator and Adobe Illustrator have Phone Apps. I didn't cover Adobe Illustrator, as it's not a drawing specific app, and also costs a subscription price.

[@tomatovamp]

I came here expecting to see more about other devices. It wasn't even clear which ones are running on android, you kept talking all about ipad and sometimes throwing pc in there. I'm trying to justify paying twice the money for an Ipad Pro just because Procreate is exclusively on Apple. This video was of no help at all...

[@VincitDesignCo]

Sorry the video wasn't helpful, but generally most of the PC versions are also available on Android. However, it was clear in my research that there were less android tablet drawing apps, because I'm assuming Android tablets just weren't made for that. Hopefully you found better guidance in another video, but I appreciate you looking through mine.

[@DaddyBear3000]

​@VincitDesignCo it was a bit of an odd one. You say Mac or PC but you're using a tablet. Which is neither a mac or a PC. It would be iOS or Android no? For instance, I have creative cloud on android and Fresco isn't available.

[@RichardBirdsall]

This is the kind of person that would complain about the brand of beer being given away for free at a party, nobody forced you to come, but that won't stop them from complaining it wasn't what they wanted. Do your own research if you're not too lazy

[@VincitDesignCo]

Yes, what I meant was the IOS. iPad is still an Apple device, so I just use "MAC" interchangeably with the IOS sometimes. Really the options are IOS or Windows.

[@noivern4346]

@@DaddyBear3000You can buy tablets that can be plugged into your PC

[@Manojkalita53]

Please Calligraphy procreate Android link send me

[@VincitDesignCo]

Procreate is Apple only (iPad). Sorry! There are definitely great alternatives though!

[@Dragonaut72]

I use sketchbook pro

[@VincitDesignCo]

Cool!

[@deepspaceexplorer9529]

Yea, Not gonna bother watching, cause sketchbook is amazing. I use it all the time.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Lol cool. Then you are good to go.

[@VOIDzKING]

Wait is he a lefty like me?!

[@VincitDesignCo]

I am! Lefties unite!

[@tacosNpapa]

I only came here to say that the best one is the free one!

[@VincitDesignCo]

Haha fair enough.

[@HUGDABLOCKTV]

Where’s affinity designer?

[@VincitDesignCo]

Since Affinity Designer is more of an over arching full graphic design program, I did not include it in this drawing apps list.

[@HaysonTM2]

Where was the PC and android content? I know you talked about them but what good is that if you don't show the apps? might as well just take those 2 other platforms out of the title.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Not sure what you mean. Those apps I mentioned are what were available on both IOS and PC. So they were shown. I just showed them on my iPad, but you can download it elsewhere.

[@NotAlphaSlayer15]

*i think procreate is best*

[@VincitDesignCo]

I definitely use Procreate the most!

[@pattyfriedmann4674]

Infinite Painter for Android

[@VincitDesignCo]

Never heard of that, but sounds interesting!

[@5ervanttechintel_github_io979]

Where's ibisPaint ??

[@VincitDesignCo]

Never tried that!

[@pablovi6380]

i cant find sketchbook for free, only the pro version

[@VincitDesignCo]

Interesting! I wonder if that's something new they implemented, or if they at least have a 7 or 14 day trial now. When I downloaded it, it was free just a bit limited.

[@pablovi6380]

@@VincitDesignCo i see, thanks for the feedback 🦦

[@amranimation_]

your forgot the ibis paint x app

[@VincitDesignCo]

Never tried it!

[@federicofreiria3450]

They Will work in a Lenovo p12? Not they pro

[@VincitDesignCo]

I'm not entirely sure, but some of the FAQs may know!

[@mrnobody6889]

😒😒😒 most r iPad why its was mentioned in thumbnail for Android and windows?? 👊

[@VincitDesignCo]

Because some of those apps will work on Windows or Android, as described in the video.

[@SamaraASAIKA]

Where the heck is Krita?? It is like Csp but free!!!

[@VincitDesignCo]

Never heard of that!

[@SamaraASAIKA]

@@VincitDesignCo Draw with Krita at least once, I promise you will get completly confused, it is a free drawing program which you can also animate, put Filters and downloading new brushes for it 💕

[@coldred]

Most of these are iOS only

[@VincitDesignCo]

A fair amount can be used on either.

[@scottyboy6269]

Procreate is meh, good for doodles but I havent seen anyone do anything that doesnt look like well digital art and on lower end

[@VincitDesignCo]

I've seen some pretty intense work come out of Procreate. But it just depends on what you need it for.

[@scottyboy6269]

@VincitDesignCo happen to have links or recommendations for artist? I've scoured for anything half decent and it's always lacking, which is crazy I would think I could find some paid for tutorials on realistic drawings similar to the many I've found for oil paint, airbrushing, coloured pencils

[@thiscivicguy]

nonono. Ipad is unbeatable on creative apps aspect.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Not sure what you mean.

[@dmensart331]

No ibis paint X? Lmao.

[@VincitDesignCo]

Didn't make the cut!

[@jasper5016]

Concepts is really bad if you want to draw art.

[@VincitDesignCo]

I thought it worked just fine. A lot of various tools.

[@Adamo3A]

Glupek, qni jednego programu na Android, tytuł żeby nabić wyświetlenia

[@wutthikornwannakhot6707]

How does portable ssd help with clip studio paint? Do you have to do any settings? Because I'm struggling with low memory problem now. 🥲 Thx in advance ❤

[@VincitDesignCo]

Hey there! So the SSD is great for storing extra projects so that you don't take up so much memory on the iPad or tablet itself. I haven't trying running the program itself off of an SSD, but what you can do is store the actual projects on the SSD and free up that space from within the program (so you can free up the space on your iPad).

[@KHAN_ESTES]

REBELLA.exe >

[@reetamaidhotmail.comtomas2689]

Very useful, straight to the point with all the required information. I wld just make 1 suggestion, to repeat the name of the app at the end of each demo. As Im old and forget 😮 Thnx

[@VincitDesignCo]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@rafcor6799]

You're lefthanded like me, glad to see there are those gloves for left hand

[@VincitDesignCo]

Haha yep!

[@10hitscombo]

I wish there is a procreate & adobe Fresco for android. I'm a windows user and I'm not into Apple/Itune ecosystem (or is there way around it?)

[@VincitDesignCo]

Some of the other apps I showed in the video work with no problem on android devices! I would check out a few other videos for android drawing apps to see which you like best.

[@gilg4mesh272]

Great list of apps, Drew! I’ve not used the concepts app but am definitely going to check it out. I LOVE to draw in procreate and feel my brushes and style are good there, but I love the photoshop like features of Artstudio Pro, I had purchased it before it went subscription so it’s not quite so low on my list. Fresco is that oddball one for me. I want to love it, I just struggle to. Maybe it’s cause I don’t have tons of PS brushes though…

[@VincitDesignCo]

Yes I definitely feel that! I think Artstudio Pro has it's perks for sure, and it's starting to come down to which operating system you have I guess. And yea Fresco needs to up their brush capacity game!