Real Sketch
Art & Design In-app purchases
Tools for drawing and sketching. Perspective, AR tracing, tonal values and more.
- Rating
- 3.8
- 962 ratings
- Downloads
- 528K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 20
- 2025 · v3.5.79
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About Real Sketch
Professional and student artists capture scenes quickly and accurately!
Real Sketch provides a set of tools for drawing perfect linear perspective, double checking your drawing's accuracy, matching tonal values, capturing a likeness and planning a great composition.
Who it is for...
☆ Non-digital artists
☆ Urban sketchers
☆ Plein air painters
☆ Portrait painters
☆ New artists learning to draw
Included in the Real Sketch studio...
1. Draw Perspective
Draw a scene with perfect linear perspective quickly and easily.
Measure angles or slopes and transfer them onto your paper using the side of your phone as a ruler.
Zoom in to view tiny details.
Learn to draw accurate linear perspective in practise.
2. AR Tracing
Capture your scene with your camera, or choose an image from your gallery, and project it onto your paper for quick tracing.
Perfect for planning a composition before you start drawing or for positioning a scene on your page.
Ideal for portrait painters to capture a likeness from a digital template.
Record a time-lapse video of your drawing to share on social media.
3. Tonal values (Paid version)
View your scene in grayscale to help you get the correct tonal values without the need for trial and error.
Compare the tonal values of your artwork side-by side with those of the scene.
4. Slope Gauge (Paid version)
Double check your drawing as you progress by checking the location of your eye-level line and any of the angles in a scene.
The app can be calibrated so that you can work flat or on an easel. Whatever is your preference.
Both the unpaid (Lite) and paid versions of Real Sketch are free of advertising.
You can upgrade to the full version within the app for a small cost, and this will enable the Tonal Values and Slope Gauge tools.
☆ Developed by artists for artists 🥰
Real Sketch provides a set of tools for drawing perfect linear perspective, double checking your drawing's accuracy, matching tonal values, capturing a likeness and planning a great composition.
Who it is for...
☆ Non-digital artists
☆ Urban sketchers
☆ Plein air painters
☆ Portrait painters
☆ New artists learning to draw
Included in the Real Sketch studio...
1. Draw Perspective
Draw a scene with perfect linear perspective quickly and easily.
Measure angles or slopes and transfer them onto your paper using the side of your phone as a ruler.
Zoom in to view tiny details.
Learn to draw accurate linear perspective in practise.
2. AR Tracing
Capture your scene with your camera, or choose an image from your gallery, and project it onto your paper for quick tracing.
Perfect for planning a composition before you start drawing or for positioning a scene on your page.
Ideal for portrait painters to capture a likeness from a digital template.
Record a time-lapse video of your drawing to share on social media.
3. Tonal values (Paid version)
View your scene in grayscale to help you get the correct tonal values without the need for trial and error.
Compare the tonal values of your artwork side-by side with those of the scene.
4. Slope Gauge (Paid version)
Double check your drawing as you progress by checking the location of your eye-level line and any of the angles in a scene.
The app can be calibrated so that you can work flat or on an easel. Whatever is your preference.
Both the unpaid (Lite) and paid versions of Real Sketch are free of advertising.
You can upgrade to the full version within the app for a small cost, and this will enable the Tonal Values and Slope Gauge tools.
☆ Developed by artists for artists 🥰
What’s new
Version 3.5.79 · Updated August 20, 2025
Updated libraries and improved compatibility through to Android 15
User reviews
I'm an urban sketcher and plein air painter and I find the Perspective Tool in this app speeds up my drawing process a lot and aids in getting accurate angles. I've always used some kind of tool to aid in drawing complex urban scenes and now I have an app :-) I know I'll be recommending this tool to all my students....
Frequently asked questions
Who is Real Sketch designed for?
Real Sketch is designed for non-digital artists, urban sketchers, plein air painters, portrait painters, and new artists learning to draw.
What tools are included in the Real Sketch studio?
The Real Sketch studio includes tools for drawing perfect linear perspective, checking drawing accuracy, matching tonal values, capturing a likeness, and planning a composition.
What can I do with the Draw Perspective tool?
With the Draw Perspective tool, you can quickly and easily draw a scene with perfect linear perspective, measure angles or slopes, transfer them onto your paper using your phone as a ruler, zoom in to view details, and learn to draw accurate linear perspective.
How does the AR Tracing feature work?
The AR Tracing feature allows you to capture a scene with your camera or choose an image from your gallery and project it onto your paper for quick tracing. It is ideal for planning a composition or positioning a scene, and portrait painters can use it to capture a likeness from a digital template. You can also record a time-lapse video of your drawing.
What are the benefits of the Tonal Values feature?
The Tonal Values feature, available in the paid version, allows you to view your scene in grayscale to help you achieve correct tonal values without trial and error. You can also compare the tonal values of your artwork side-by-side with those of the scene.
What does the Slope Gauge tool do?
The Slope Gauge tool, available in the paid version, helps you double-check your drawing as you progress by checking the location of your eye-level line and any angles in a scene.
Can I use Real Sketch on different surfaces?
Yes, the app can be calibrated to work on a flat surface or an easel, depending on your preference.
Is Real Sketch free?
Both the Lite and paid versions of Real Sketch are free of advertising. You can upgrade to the full version within the app for a small cost, which will unlock the Tonal Values and Slope Gauge tools.
Who developed Real Sketch?
Real Sketch was developed by artists for artists.
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