The best iPhone apps for drawing 2021

This app comes with various drawing modes to suit various audiences; it's no wonder it has over a million users worldwide.  Drawing Desk app review

• 3D brush stroking functions
• In-app stamps
• Complete color palette
• AirPrint function
• Complete drawing tools

This iPhone app for drawing and design is a perfect tool for graphic design professionals and beginners alike. Thanks to its clean UI, with this top drawing app, you can start drawing without hours of studying. It supports Apple Pencil and Pencil 2, and offers all editing and illustration tools for creating complex vector graphics, drawing illustrations, UI designs and works of art. You can easily exchange your digital images between mobile devices and your Mac.

• Store multiple artworks in one document
• Create multiple layers and sublayers
• Different layer blending modes
• View options: pixel preview, outline, guides and grid
• Use more than 30 vector design tools for selecting, drawing, editing, slicing and typing
• Write text along a path or inside a shape

Discover your inner artist with the help of this app, which makes sketching very easy to execute.  @Draw app review

• In-app “brush”
• Adjustable factors like configurable size and opacity
• For anyone fancying themselves as artists
• Instant use
• Powerful graphical functions  

Color by number with Polygon app. Take a break and spend some time with a top coloring book for adults. Polygon App is a great stress-reliever that helps you to create masterpieces in a simple way.

This low poly puzzle game will definitely help you to relax and create some amazing artworks. Color and recolor cute pictures — no special set of skills needed.

• Amazing choice of wonderful drawing pages: Animals, Birds, Marine, Flowers, Places, Food, People 
• Special Holiday content 
• Enjoy unique pictures in polygonal style
• New images are added daily: explore various collections and categories

This app teaches youngsters about colors and how to use them when painting.   Color Mix (Princess) app review

• Highly educational
• Five basic colors
• Encourages exploration and discovery
• Imports photos
• Save created artwork

Here's an easy to use app that teaches you how to draw cartoon characters and more.  How to Draw app review 

• Teaches how to draw cartoons and quirky art-forms
• Contains basic drawing templates
• Easy tutorials
• Can also be used by parents
• Creative tools

A very useful app for numerous social media sites.   My Sketch app review

• Unlimited sketches
• Quality resolution
• Photo roll
• Custom designs
• Elegant interface

Made especially for children aged five or under, this app will definitely enable your little one to create beautiful drawings.  Drawing with Carl app review

• Very powerful tools
• Dozens of talking stickers
• Cool patterns
• Share on Facebook easily
• Full 3D images 

This app is like digital Pictionary that you can play with your friends or strangers.  Draw Something Free app review

• Optional paid version
• Challenge friends via Facebook
• 50 colors to choose from
• Global leaderboards
• Intuitive interface

This app comes packed with features that will enable you to create sketches, study forms and shapes, and human figures.

• Works as a portable art studio
• Ten pen effects and three pencil modes
• Various art brushes, rollers, and erasers
• View a replay of your paintings
• In-app purchase includes drawing lessons

This app enables you create fun paintings, and the best part is that you can collaborate online with your friends!  Doodle Buddy app review

• Free app with ad support
• Comes packed with sound and visual effects
• Input text boxes with ease
• Drawing for beginners and experts alike
• Intuitive tools and interface