FreeDrawColour vs ibis Paint X
ibis Paint X is the most popular free drawing app in the world — a generous free tier with optional social features and a vast brush library. FreeDrawColour is a privacy-first alternative that doesn't ship the social side.
ibis Paint X at a glance
| FreeDrawColour | ibis Paint X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, forever, no IAP, no subscription, no ads | Free with ads; $7.99/mo to remove ads |
| Account required | No | Optional (for social + cloud backup) |
| Brushes | 1 (pressure-aware, size adjustable) | 21,000+ |
| Layers | No (v1.9 plan) | Yes, unlimited |
| Social features | None. The app is intentionally single-user. | Rich: global feed, follows, comments |
| Ads | None, ever | Yes on the free tier |
| Where your art lives | Your device. Nothing leaves unless you tap Share. | Your device + optional cloud |
| Tracks you | No | Yes (analytics, ads, social graph) |
| Best for | People who want a private, no-social, no-ads drawing app | People who want a vast brush library + community |
When ibis Paint X makes sense
If you want the largest free brush library in the world, an active community, and you're okay with ads (or $7.99/mo to remove them), ibis Paint X is the right tool. It's genuinely excellent for digital painting on a phone.
When FreeDrawColour makes sense
If the social side isn't for you — and especially if the idea of your kids' art being uploaded to a public feed isn't for you — we are the alternative.