SketchSurf
Frederick Schmitz Graphics & Design iPhoneiPadiPod touch
SketchSurf is a free Graphics & Design app for iPhone and iPad by Frederick Schmitz. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 26.5. Updated October 8, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 3 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 9 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 8
- 2026 · v1.1
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About SketchSurf
Turn any photo into a drawing you can actually follow. SketchSurf makes drawing easier by transforming your photos into clear, step-by-step visual guides. Instead of staring at a finished image and wondering where to begin, SketchSurf breaks the drawing process into manageable stages that help you understand the shapes, structure, details, and final sketch. Whether you're learning to draw or simply want a better way to sketch the photos you love, SketchSurf gives you a visual path from the original image to the finished drawing. HOW IT WORKS Choose a photo and SketchSurf creates a multi-stage drawing guide: • Outline — See the essential shapes and contours • Structure — Understand how the major parts fit together • Detailed — Add the features that bring the drawing to life • Finished — See the complete pencil-style drawing Zoom in and use each stage as a reference while you draw at your own pace. YOUR DRAWINGS, SAVED SketchSurf automatically keeps your generated drawing guides in My Drawings, so you can return to them whenever you want to practice or continue a sketch. DRAW MORE WITH SKETCHSURF PLUS & PRO Choose the plan that fits how often you draw: • SketchSurf Plus — 15 drawing projects per subscription period • SketchSurf Pro — 40 drawing projects per subscription period Each project creates the complete multi-stage drawing guide for one photo. You don't have to be great at drawing to start. Pick a photo, follow the stages, and start sketching with SketchSurf. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
What’s new
Version 1.1 · Updated October 8, 2026
SketchSurf 1.1 brings a major improvement to the drawing experience. • Improved four-stage drawing guides with better consistency from Outline to Finished • More accurate proportions and positioning between drawing stages • Improved background and scene details • A redesigned home screen for a cleaner, more intuitive experience • New How It Works and Help & Tips sections with drawing guidance • General performance and reliability improvements
App privacy
The developer, Frederick Schmitz, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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