Sketchbook vs MediBang Paint

Sketchbook8.8Visit MediBang Paint8.7Visit

Higher score Sketchbook #4 in Android Drawing Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Sketchbook

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MediBang Paint #5 in Android Drawing Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit MediBang Paint

• Sketchbook fits best

  Sketchers who want free tools across devices

• MediBang Paint fits best

  Comic artists who want free tools and cloud sync

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Side by side

Feature	Sketchbook 8.8/10 Visit ↗	MediBang Paint 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Android Drawing Apps	#5 in Android Drawing Apps
Best for	Sketchers who want free tools across devices	Comic artists who want free tools and cloud sync
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	2,480 JPY/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features Sketchbook 1/5 · MediBang Paint 0/5
Stylus support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Pressure sensitivity	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Comic tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Animation tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum canvas size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free mobile app includes brushes, layers, guides and rulers Pressure input, stroke smoothing and customizable brushes Available on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS	Comic panels and multipage project management support manga workflows Sync artwork, brushes, palettes, and settings across devices Premade tones, backgrounds, fonts, and downloadable materials
Cons	Custom brush creation and advanced color management require Premium Bundle Flipbook 2D animation is available on desktop only Mac and Windows desktop editions are separate from the mobile app	Premium storage and features require a subscription Group Project shares files, but real-time collaboration is not listed Support channels include documentation
Our verdict	Sketchbook is a digital drawing, painting and sketching application for artists, illustrators and hobbyists. The free mobile app gives Android and iOS users brushes, layers, guides, rulers and stroke tools, while desktop editions are… Read the review →	MediBang Paint gives digital artists and manga creators drawing, painting, and comic-making tools across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. Its free plan makes it an option for solo artists and small teams who want to work on comics without… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Sketchbook — where it wins

  • Free mobile app includes brushes, layers, guides and rulers
  • Pressure input, stroke smoothing and customizable brushes
  • Available on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom brush creation and advanced color management require Premium Bundle
  • Flipbook 2D animation is available on desktop only
  • Mac and Windows desktop editions are separate from the mobile app

• MediBang Paint — where it wins

  • Comic panels and multipage project management support manga workflows
  • Sync artwork, brushes, palettes, and settings across devices
  • Premade tones, backgrounds, fonts, and downloadable materials

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium storage and features require a subscription
  • Group Project shares files, but real-time collaboration is not listed
  • Support channels include documentation

• Sketchbook8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free-start drawing app with capable brushes, layers and smoothing across devices.

  Visit SketchbookFull verdict →
• MediBang Paint8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free-to-start drawing app with comic tools and optional cloud-storage upgrades.

  Visit MediBang PaintFull verdict →