Apps for beginners

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This is my curated list of apps that are simple and inexpensive (or free). These apps are ideal for children, or for someone who just wants something basic.

• For other options consult this List of apps.

• If you are interested in understanding apps in general: Apps

Options

• Procreate (iOS) Procreate notes

• HiPaint (Android, iOS)

  • Basically a clone of Procreate

  • ArtRage(Windows, macOS, iOS, Android)

• Infinite Painter - (Android, iOS)

  • Similar to procreate

• Concepts app - (Windows, Android, iOS, ChromeOS)

• Photopea - https://www.photopea.com/ (web)

  • Basically an online version of photoshop

• Sketchbook Pro (MacOS, Windows, Android, iOS)

• PenUp - this is app is optimized for Samsung Galaxy Books.

Videos

• Brad Colbow - Rating the Best Free Drawing Apps for Beginners 2025-05-14

• Brad Colbow - The Best Windows Drawing Apps for Beginners 2024-10-26