Best drawing apps for Android

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The Google Play Store is a treasure trove of versatile drawing apps for Android, catering to all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or professional, there's an app for you. To save you from the overwhelming task of sifting through numerous options, we've made a list of drawing apps to meet your needs for kids or grown-ups.

Regardless of your Android device, whether you're drawing on your tablet or phone, here is a list of the best apps for Android currently available. There haven't been many notable new entries for a hot minute, but we're not complaining because the best drawing apps continue to serve excellently. You get great features to help you create your digital art on the go!

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Sketchbook

Sketchbook

From precision tools to a quick and fluid UI, SketchBook has everything you could need. There are almost 200 different brushes to choose from, and the app will even help you draw that straight line with "Predictive Stroke."

Download from: Google Play Store

Simple Draw

Simple Draw

Instead of relying on a bunch of tools that you'll never use, Simple Draw keeps things, well, simple. Just open the app, pick the color you want, and start doodling to your heart's content.

Download from: Google Play Store

Infinite Painter

Infinite Painter

With all the big-named apps out there, Infinite Painter can get lost in the shuffle. However, what it lacks in the backing of some other apps is that it is one of the best drawing apps for Android from start to finish.

Download from: Google Play Store

Ibis Paint X

Ibis Paint X

Ibis Paint X is one of those great apps that can have a slew of tools at your disposal, or just a few. So get started learning how to draw, then as your skills progress, add more to your repertoire with this app at your side.

Download from: Google Play Store

Artflow

Artflow

With Artflow, you can take advantage of the built-in paint engine, which renders your creations as fast as they are made. There's even support to recognize the amount of pressure applied by your stylus, provided that you have one that includes that feature.

Download from: Google Play Store

dotpict Easy to draw Pixelart

dotpict Easy to draw Pixelart

Some enjoy the brush strokes and different tools to create great works of art, but then there's pixel art for those who are nostalgic about the 8-bit days or enjoy that style. Dotpict is the way to go, as you can open it up and get started or browse the community for ideas.

Download from: Google Play Store

MediBang Paint

MediBang Paint

For just a single person, MediBang has all the right tools and a sleek design. But you can also easily share your creations with others, making it possible to work hand-in-hand with someone else on the next piece of artwork.

Download from: Google Play Store

Huion Sketch

Huion Sketch

Professionals will really appreciate the Huion pen and tablet compatibility that this app brings to the table. Whether you're a casual sketcher or a pro animator, Huion Sketch will equip you with all the right tools and then some.

Download from: Google Play Store

Tayasui Sketches

Tayasui Sketches

Most drawing apps for experts can be intimidating to look at owing to their many options and features. Tayasui Sketches boasts a light, simple, and fresh UI that makes it a delight to use. The app is so nice to look at that you may call it a piece of art.

Download from: Google Play Store

These are the very best drawing apps for Android devices

Sketchbook, our top choice for a drawing app, does not require in-app purchases to access features. The app allows you to get creative on flagship phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and its S pen. One of the many things that makes this app a great option is that you don't need one of the best Samsung phones to enjoy what it offers.

One of the many things that make Simple Draw stand out is its simplicity. It's the app to use when you want to create a quick sketch or a quick note before you forget. Simple Mobile Tools provides some of the best apps to replace "stock" apps on your various devices, but others like Simple Draw stand out and help get the job done, even if you didn't realize you needed it.

If you're considering buying one of the best drawing tablets, Huion will come up. It's known to make products for artists, so it's no surprise that they have also created an app. Huion Sketch - Animation & Paint is a fantastic digital studio with many brushes, tools, and other features. One outstanding feature is its support for Huion digital tablets and pens, which allows you to get creative across different devices.

Andrew Myrick
Senior Editor — Smartphones (North America), Chromebooks & Tablets

Andrew Myrick is a Senior Editor at Android Central. He enjoys everything to do with technology, including tablets, smartphones, and everything in between. Perhaps his favorite past-time is collecting different headphones, even if they all end up in the same drawer.

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