Applications

Lists of apps

• The apps I use and recommend: recommended apps

• Apps for beginners

• Apps for Ipad

• Apps for Android

Full list of apps

I've collected a list of apps here: List of apps

• They are organized by category (painting, note-taking, etc.)

• Free apps are highlighted

• For each app, the platform is identified (MacOS, Windows, Android, iOS, etc.)

Applications that come with a drawing tablet

Most drawing tablets come with a limited-time trial license to some applications. Usually these trials last anywhere from 3 to 6 months. After this time, you'll have to pay for the app. Some are subscription and some are one-time-purchases.

All apps work with drawing tablet pens

More here: App compatibility with drawing tablets

Roundups & reviews

• Dong Chang - What's the best software for Anime? Trying out all the 2D animation software 2025/01/25

• Brad Colbow - 10 Best Android Drawing Apps - 2024/11/13

• Wesley Gardener - Ranks 15 Digital Art Programs - 2024/05/10

• Brad Colbow - Best Alternative to Every Adobe Program 2024/06/20

• Teoh on Tech - Popular drawing apps on iPad: 2023 survey results Sep 4, 2023

• Teoh on Tech - Popular drawing apps on Android - Survey results are out Jul 27, 2023

• Teoh on Tech - Best drawing apps for Windows tablets June 3, 2003

• Aaron Rutton - Top 7 Digital Art Software (2021-2022) 2022/12/11

• Teoh on Tech - Best Drawing Apps for Android Tablets Sept 18, 2021

• Brad Colbow - Ranking Every Drawing App (2022) Jan 12, 2022