Esugoi

At a glance

• Editor score
  5.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  AI sketch-to-illustration experiments
• Free plan
  Yes
• Facts checked
  13 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Converts hand-drawn sketches into colorful AI illustrations
  • Supports finger or Apple Pencil drawing and scene arrangement
  • Requires no account and can save conversion videos for sharing

• Where it doesn't

  • Conversions use tickets after the five-ticket free allowance
  • Requires iOS 26.0 or later on iPhone or iPad
  • Limited editing and export depth beyond its conversion workflow

Our verdict on Esugoi

Esugoi is an iOS drawing app that turns hand-drawn sketches into colorful illustrations with AI. Users draw on a canvas with a finger or Apple Pencil, then tap to convert a sketch. Converted elements can be moved or deleted and arranged into a scene, making the app suited to casual drawing, families, and children who want a simple sketch-to-illustration activity. It runs on iPhone and iPad with iOS 26.0 or later.

The conversion workflow is the product’s defining feature. Esugoi supports undo and redo, lets users compose several converted illustrations in one scene, and can save the conversion process as a shareable video. New users receive five free conversion tickets, while in-app options include Small ticket pack with 15 tickets, Medium ticket pack with 35, and Large ticket pack with 100. The app does not require account or email registration, and original sketches and converted illustrations are not stored on UNVELL’s servers.

Esugoi fits people who want quick AI transformations rather than a broad digital art workspace. Its ticket model ties ongoing use to conversion packs, and the workflow remains centered on turning sketches into illustrations, arranging them, and sharing the process. Users seeking extensive editing tools, broader export options, or a general-purpose drawing environment should consider an alternative. For casual iPhone or iPad sketching with Apple Pencil support and a playful conversion step, Esugoi offers a narrowly defined experience.

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Alternatives to Esugoi

• Clip Studio PaintDeep illustration, comic, and animation tooling with a low-cost mobile entry point.9.4
• Adobe FrescoA capable free canvas for iPhone artists who move between raster, live, and vector work.9.2
• ibisPaintA feature-rich drawing app with advanced brushes, color controls, and cross-device sync.9.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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