![]() Purchase is required to unlock some of the additional features including paper textures, photo tracing mode, eyedropper tool, unlimited layers, and geometry/shapes. Alternatively, the app could be used on an iPad. The drawing area is fairly small on the phone and would require using a stylus for detail work. The number of lays, however, is restricted in the free version.Ĭon’s: The app’s text is available in English language only. The layering function allows for precise control that I haven’t seen in many other free drawing apps. Pro’s: The app is powerful in terms of customizing tools for drawing and simulating the blendability of pastels. Technical Requirements: Available on iOS (iPad, iPhone, and Mac) If you are considering this app for a school or on a device which restricts in-app purchases, you can download the iPastels School/Office Edition for $4.99 instead. The tools are somewhat pressure sensitive (tested on a phone with digits, not a stylus).Ĭost: The app is free, however, there are in-app upgrades that can be purchased for $4.99 (e.g. There is an in-app manual which provides more detailed written information about all of the tools and controls. The drop-down menus, however, are text-based which makes them less user-friendly for younger children. On the main menu, each material and tool is depicted by an icon. Usability: There is slight learning curve with this app due to the wide range of options and customization for each tool. The app can be navigated independently by users age 12 and up due to the size, language, and complexity of the menus. Target Audience: The app is listed as being appropriate for ages 4 and up. Intended Use: The app is intended for making art. ![]() This allows you to make more complex drawings by adjusting transparency, being able to erase items separately, and to draw on/trace from a reference photograph. The app also includes layering capability. iPastels is a free app that simulates the experience of drawing with (oil or chalk) pastels without the dust and mess of traditional materials. Utilizing DocHub, you can quickly find your way around the editor making the desired modifications to your document without a minute lost.This week I’m reviewing iPastels. After finishing the editing, just go to your Dashboard or download the document on your device.īeing an integral part of workflows, document editing should stay straightforward.
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