Learn to draw, one layer at a time.

Pick a picture, trace its lines, then fill in the colours. DrawInk guides you through every step, and John tells you how you did.

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QR code that opens DrawInk on the App Store

Scan with your iPhone camera to download.

Free to download, with an optional DrawInk Pro upgrade. For iPhone and iPad.

The DrawInk drawing screen: a pink picture being filled with a blue and gold pattern, with layer and brush tools on the right

Three steps to a finished drawing

Choose from 200 templates, from anime heroes and cute pets to food and musical instruments. Each one is built from layers, so you only ever draw one shape at a time.

A black flower being traced with line layers listed on the left

Draw together, even from far away

Every multiplayer picture is drawn side by side, live, so you can see each stroke as it happens.

  • Play with John

    You and John draw the same picture side by side. He watches your strokes in real time and rates how you did.

  • Quick play

    Get matched with a random player and draw side by side to see who finishes first.

  • Play with friends2 players

    Create a room, then share the room code or an invite link. Your friend joins in one tap, and you both draw the same picture in real time.

The Multiplayer tab with a Join with a code card and categories such as Love Birds, Ghostly Buddies and Milky Mate
The Ultimate Drawing Challenge screen with you and John facing each other

Keep drawing every day

The Gallery tab showing saved drawings such as an apple blossom, a black rose and a grape bunch
  • Daily streak

    Draw a little every day to keep your flame alive.

  • Challenges and coins

    Complete tasks to earn coins as you draw.

  • Shop

    Spend coins on brushes, drawing boards and layer fills.

  • Your gallery

    Every drawing saves by itself, and you can share a timelapse of how you made it.

Questions, answered

Still stuck? Email us at drawink06@gmail.com. We read every message and usually reply within a couple of days.

Visit the support page

How do I save a drawing?

Every drawing saves automatically to your Gallery as you go, and again when you tap Finish.

What is the App Guide?

The App Guide is a short, friendly walkthrough led by John, your drawing guide. It shows how line and fill layers work before your first real drawing.

Who is John, and what is Play with John?

John is your drawing companion. In Play with John, you both draw the same picture side by side. You sketch along with John's lines, then see how you did.

How does John rate my drawing?

John gives your drawing 1 to 5 stars based on how closely your strokes match the guide, along with some encouragement.

Can I change my name or avatar later?

Yes. Tap your avatar or name at the top of the Arts screen at any time to update either one.

What is the difference between Sketches, Monochrome and Casual?

Sketches are line-tracing only, Monochrome uses black-and-white fills, and Casual mixes filling and line drawing in one piece.

Can I draw freely, without a guide?

Yes. Open the Gallery tab and choose Blank Canvas to start from nothing, or choose Photo to Sketch to turn your own photo into a template.

How do I delete a drawing?

In the Gallery tab, tap Select, pick the drawings, then tap Delete. This can't be undone, so double-check before you confirm.

How do I turn off sounds or haptics?

Open Settings from your profile and switch off Haptics or Sound. Your choice is saved right away and applies everywhere in the app.

Something isn't working. What should I do?

Try closing and reopening DrawInk first, which solves most hiccups. If the problem continues, email drawink06@gmail.com with your device model and what you were doing.

Start your first drawing today.

DrawInk is free to download for iPhone and iPad.

QR code that opens DrawInk on the App Store

Scan with your iPhone camera.