15 best apps to use with Apple Pencil

Just over a year after the launch of the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, it's not hard to find good uses for Apple's stylus. Of course with so many options from the App Store, it can be a little hard to find ones that can really fit your needs. If you are unsure how to use your Pencil, we have separated no less than the top 11 apps to use with the new accessory. Check it out below!

1. Pigment

Nowadays, adult coloring books are quite successful, which made apps that mimic this kind of activity appear in droves. Pigment is one of them and can do the proposes very well, especially for those who have an Apple Pencial.

There is a huge collection of picture books available to get you started with your digital paintings, but you still have to pay about $ 5 a month to use. Considering that painting books cost a little more than that, it may be worth it if you think you will color a lot in everyday life. Click here to download it.

2. Paper

Paper is a little different, as it gives you a variety of tools and a blank page for you to draw and paint the way you like. There are many colors and types of brushes available, which makes it really easy to be really creative.

Interestingly, the app was not made with Apple Pencil in mind and was designed to work with the stylus developed by the same team. Still, Apple's stylus can be used smoothly, even if it's not exactly perfect for the app. You can download Paper from this link.

3. Procreate

Speaking of special apps to draw, Procreate can achieve another level of quality. It's like a true combination of the best of Photoshop and Illustrator, to get a good feel. All of this optimized for iPad use, of course.

The app is not as easy to use as the others we mentioned in this list, but there are several tutorials on the internet that can help you. This little extra work is worth it, as Procreate has tools that allow you to create any work you can imagine. Download it through this link.

4. uMake

UMake is best suited for creating 3D objects and shapes, which may be perfect if you have a 3D printer available. Using Apple Pencil makes it much easier to be free to create anything you want easily and precisely.

This is one of the few iPad apps that have this kind of focus, so it's an interesting option worth checking out. You can download it through this link.

5. Concepts

Concepts is a very interesting app that mixes many different functions. You can use it for sketches, design, illustration or even for architectural drawings. The cool thing is that you can download it for free and try it for a period to see if it meets your needs.

It also has excellent accuracy for those planning to work with the Apple stylus. You can download it through this link.

6. PDF Reader Pro

PDF Reader Pro works quite differently because it is not a drawing or illustration app like the others. This is so you can easily annotate or write PDF documents on a daily basis with Apple Pencil support.

This can be very useful for those who have to deal with or sign various important documents at work, for example. You can download the app at this link.

7. Nebo MyScripts

MyScripts Nebo is specifically for you to write or make important notes with your Apple stylus. You can make notes on different types of layouts and the app is the closest to the actual paper writing experience.

Nevertheless, the app is not totally perfect and has some minor problems. As it can be downloaded for free, there is no reason to stop installing it. You can do this through this link.

8. Notability

Another great note-taking app is Notability, which is perfect for use in meetings or even content-intensive classes. Besides allowing you to write with Pencil, there is also an interesting audio recording option.

Using the stylus is very comfortable and the app recognizes the movements perfectly so your handwriting is registered correctly. You can download Notability through this link.

9. Pixelmator

In addition to drawing, painting, and writing with Apple Pencil, you can even edit stylus photos right on your iPad. One of the best apps for this is Pixelmator, which has a simple and easy-to-use interface.

On iPad Pro, the app looks even better and there is very good stylus accuracy, which greatly enhances image editing. You can download Pixelmator through this link.

10. DocuSign

Even before the launch of the iPad Pro and Pencil, the DocuSign app was already very popular with those using other types of stylus on the iPad or iPhone. The app basically serves so that you can sign files and documents virtually.

With the accuracy of new Apple devices, it is even easier for those who need to use this feature. You can download the app at this link.

11. Tayasui Sketches

If you are still new to drawing and sketches, Tayasui Sketches is a great choice to start making your creations. With it, you can import images, use multiple layers, and add patterns and text to your paintings.

The biggest problem is that it can be a little harder to learn using, requiring even more for those who really want to fully master the app. At least the app is free and can be downloaded from this link.

12. Adobe Photoshop Sketch

Of course, an Adobe app had to be on our list, after all, the company is known precisely for software made for creative purposes. On iPad, this is no different, and Adobe Photoshop Sketch is easily one of the most complete sketch and sketch apps you can find.

Best of all, it's free, and you can sign in with your Adobe account for more tools and features. You can even move your creations to Photoshop and illustrator to make them even better on your computer. Download the app through this link.

13. Asketch

Asketch is one of the best apps you really only want to draw on the iPad and doesn't care much for the extra features other apps have to offer. This app brings only a drawing tool, eraser, a gallery and your trash bin.

The rest is entirely up to the creativity of the user, who has to put their knowledge and skills to use to make the most of limited resources. The downside is that this app is paid so it may not be worth it for all types of users. Anyway, you can download it from this link.

14. Inspire Pro

Inspire Pro is not exactly a recommended app for anyone who just wants to spend time drawing without compromise. We say this because besides having very advanced features, this application is also quite expensive and has no free version.

One of the great things about Inspire is that it makes it possible to recreate oil paintings in a truly impressive way. There are several options for giving more depth and realism to your paintings, as well as being extremely fast to render creations. Download the app at this link.

15. MyScript Calculator

Finally, we have a calculator dedicated especially to handmade calculations. Just use your Pencil to write the desired equation and the app will recognize and calculate the result for you automatically. Quite different and interesting, isn't it ?!

You only need to write legibly, as even the app is not capable of miracles with an impossible-to-understand letter. Click here to download MyScript Calculator.

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