Sketchbook vs Infinite Painter

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Sketchbook #7 in Digital Painting Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Sketchbook

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Infinite Painter #8 in Digital Painting Software 7.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Infinite

• Sketchbook fits best

  Accessible sketching across desktop and mobile

• Infinite Painter fits best

  Mobile painters needing advanced color management

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Side by side

Feature	Sketchbook 7.1/10 Visit ↗	Infinite Painter 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	7.1
Ranking	#7 in Digital Painting Software	#8 in Digital Painting Software
Best for	Accessible sketching across desktop and mobile	Mobile painters needing advanced color management
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Features Sketchbook 4/4 · Infinite Painter 4/4
Brush customization	✓	✓
Layer support	✓	✓
Pressure sensitivity	✓	✓
Stroke stabilization	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	windows, macos, ios, android	android, ios
Color management	Advanced	Advanced
Our review
Pros	Free mobile application with core drawing tools Customizable brushes, layers, masking, and blend modes Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android	Advanced RGB, HSB, Lab, and CMYK color controls Custom brushes, layered editing, and pressure-sensitive stylus input PSD multilayer import and export with color-profile previewing
Cons	Advanced features are divided across paid offerings Flipbook 2D animation is available on desktop Feature availability varies by platform and app version	Free mode limits canvas size and three layers Pro features require a one-time purchase Its listed platform coverage centers on Android and iOS
Our verdict	Sketchbook is digital drawing, painting, and sketching software for artists, illustrators, and hobbyists. Its broad platform coverage supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, making it suitable for users who move between desktop and… Read the review →	Infinite Painter is a mobile application for painting, drawing, and creating digital images on Android tablets and smartphones, Chromebooks, iPads, and iPhones. It is suited to painters and illustrators who want customizable brushes,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sketchbook — where it wins

  • Free mobile application with core drawing tools
  • Customizable brushes, layers, masking, and blend modes
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced features are divided across paid offerings
  • Flipbook 2D animation is available on desktop
  • Feature availability varies by platform and app version

• Infinite Painter — where it wins

  • Advanced RGB, HSB, Lab, and CMYK color controls
  • Custom brushes, layered editing, and pressure-sensitive stylus input
  • PSD multilayer import and export with color-profile previewing

  Where it doesn't

  • Free mode limits canvas size and three layers
  • Pro features require a one-time purchase
  • Its listed platform coverage centers on Android and iOS

• Sketchbook7.1/10 · Free plan

  A flexible sketching tool with broad platform coverage and a useful free starting point.

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• Infinite Painter7.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A capable mobile painting app for artists who need precise color and PSD workflows.

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