ProtoSketch
ProtoSketch: A focused free iOS vector toolkit for solo designers who draw on iPad. Ranked #43 of 51 in Vector Graphics Software by our editors (4.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free iPad vector sketching.
At a glance
- Editor score4.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree iPad vector sketching
- Free planYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Strong vector drawing and Bézier path editing tools
- Layers, masks, guides, and reusable design elements
- SVG, PDF, JPG, and PNG import and export
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS devices
- No AI features or team collaboration
- No interactive prototypes
Our verdict on ProtoSketch
ProtoSketch is a freemium vector graphics application for iPad and iPhone. It suits solo designers, marketers, and small teams creating logos, icons, web and app graphics, print artwork, and UI/UX designs. The free plan provides a focused mobile workspace with vector brushes, pencils, pens, erasers, scissors, Bézier paths, and shape tools for rectangles, ellipses, lines, polygons, stars, and spirals. Apple Pencil support and hardware keyboard shortcuts make it particularly relevant to iPad-based drawing workflows.
Its strongest area is the combination of illustration tools and structured layout controls. Layers, groups, locking, opacity, masking, image placement, smart guides, grid snapping, alignment, and distribution support more organized compositions than a basic sketching app. Fill, stroke, shadow, gradient, color-wheel, RGB, HSB, and HEX controls provide detailed styling options. A reusable library of UI elements, icons, shapes, and other design elements can also help repeat common design patterns. Files can be imported or exported in ProtoSketch, SVG, PDF, JPG, and PNG formats, while Dropbox, iCloud Drive, and AirPrint extend its mobile workflow.
ProtoSketch is best for individuals who want vector drawing on an iPad without moving to a desktop-focused tool. Its iOS-only deployment narrows platform flexibility, and the product does not provide AI features, interactive prototypes, or team collaboration. Email is the listed support channel, so organizations needing broader support operations or shared project workflows should choose a different product. ProtoSketch makes more sense for personal design work, early visual development, and portable asset creation than for collaborative product design or multi-platform production teams.
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ProtoSketch fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| SVG export | Not verified |
| Browser app | Not verified |
| Desktop app | Not verified |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| PDF export | Not verified |
| Animation tools | Not verified |
| Maximum artboards | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Dropbox, iCloud Drive, AirPrint |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | protosketch.io |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
ProtoSketch integrations
ProtoSketch lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Dropbox
- iCloud Drive
- AirPrint
Alternatives to ProtoSketch
- Adobe IllustratorA deep vector design suite for teams that need advanced artwork and typography tools.9.4
- AffinityA broad free desktop suite for designers who need vector, pixel and layout tools together.9.2
- InkscapeA capable no-cost SVG editor for designers who want desktop flexibility.9.0
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