Illustration and drawing apps
A lot of apps are completely free, some are free but require in-app purchases and some cost money to download.
Before downloading new apps, research the tools and effects available in the app and think about how much money it will cost.
For professional illustration and painting
Some apps are best for digital drawing, sketching and works that will be printed on canvas.
For comics, manga and anime.
There are apps designed specifically for different styles of art such as comics or manga.
For animation
Animating can be a technical and complicated process, and there are apps that can be used by both professionals and beginners.
For vector design drawings
A vector drawing is made of shapes and lines called paths, created using mathematical equations. The edges of lines in a vector drawing will always appear smooth no matter how much you zoom in or out.
For doodling
Doodling can help with thinking through and developing ideas. Using apps for doodling on a phone, tablet or computer gives the option of quickly and easily using a range of tools and effects.