# Sketch Pro: Draw & Create Art > Digital illustration drawing & painting pad app to paint Anime and Manga art Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.axis.sketchpro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.axis.sketchpro) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.axis.sketchpro` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** 4Axis Technologies - **Category:** ART\_AND\_DESIGN - **Downloads:** 1,679,290 - **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (30,377 ratings) - **Version:** 2.1.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-02 - **First published:** 2023-12-07 - **Publisher country:** SG - **Size:** 224 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-15 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.axis.sketchpro) - **Website:** [https://sketchpro.com](https://sketchpro.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://4axis.com/privacy-policy](https://4axis.com/privacy-policy) ## Description Sketch Pro is a professional digital drawing and painting app designed for creative artists, including graphic designers, illustrators, and manga/anime artists. It offers a wide range of customizable brushes, advanced AI-powered tools like text-to-image generation, sketch transformation, auto-coloring, and object removal to streamline the creative workflow. With features like unlimited layers, symmetry tools, extensive color palettes, and an extensive shapes library, Sketch Pro empowers artists to sketch, paint, and design with precision. It supports cloud syncing, automatic saving, and time-lapse playback to manage and showcase your artwork seamlessly. Whether you are doodling or creating professional-grade artwork, Sketch Pro delivers an immersive and powerful digital art experience. ## Rankings - #50,281 — Overall - #41 — Art and design (Free) - #48 — Art and design (Gross) - #39 — figma ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CLIPBOARD` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.axis.sketchpro.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.axis.sketchpro.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users generally praise the app for its rich drawing tools and the ability to import and sketch over gallery images, with many noting it’s great for both kids and adult artists. The main drawbacks are a sometimes confusing UI, occasional lag, and a tedious setup involving long install times and mandatory logins. Monetization is a common gripe, and a notable bug can reset drawing progress during coloring. Despite these issues, many reviewers consider Sketch Pro a strong art app with valuable free features and optional Pro. ### Pros - Robust drawing tools and features - Generous free options with an optional Pro version - Can import and draw over images from the gallery - Appealing for both kids and adults; helps artists improve style - Strong overall app for art creation and portfolio work ### Cons - Convoluted UI with multiple import buttons; UX can be confusing - Occasional lag and performance issues - Long install time and mandatory login requirements - Monetization pressure; prompts to buy Pro - Bug where coloring resets progress / data loss ## Similar extensions and apps - [SketchPad Pro Draw, Sketch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fuchsia.sketchpad) — 3,716 users, 3.63 / 5 - [Digital Drawing & Art Creation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.itarena.imageconverter) — 34 users - [Drawing Book: Sketch, Note Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sketchnotebookversion.conceptsnotedraw) — 133 users - [Sketch & Drawing Pad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.weavertech.drawingpad) — 157 users - [SketchBook Draw Arts & Paints](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sketchbook.illustrations) — 101,068 users, 2.92 / 5 - [Sketch Art - AR Paint Studio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sketch.ar.draw.trace.projector) — 117,190 users - [Neo Sketch Pro: Draw & Create](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.raed.sketchbook) — 4,384,324 users, 4.07 / 5 - [SketchPad Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hr300.sketchpad) — 124 users - [Draw Pad Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hkqkjqzr.ovmlea) — 513 users - [Drawing Apps: Paint Sketch Pad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.manthanit.drawingapps) — 121 users - [SketchFlow: Drawing & Paint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.muwumgame.sketchflow) — 1 users - [Sketch Master: Draw Like a Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choudhary.drawingview) — 165 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.axis.sketchpro)