Sketchar

Sketchar feels like a curious blend of old-school sketching and futuristic tech that’s trying to drag your art out of the flat screen and into your physical space. It’s an AR drawing app, but not in the gimmicky way where you just doodle over your coffee table. Instead, it’s more like having a drawing coach and a community shoved into your phone, nudging you to learn and create by actually mapping sketches onto your surroundings. If you’re the kind of person who’s wanted to learn how to draw but never stuck with it, this app tries to crack that code by overlaying step-by-step guides in augmented reality. The 12 million users bit sounds like hype, but the real point is that it’s not just solo sketching—it’s social, with a real-time collaborative vibe that’s rare in the drawing app world. The AI part feels less like a magic wand and more like a tool that nudges your creativity rather than replaces it. It’s a weird middle ground for artists who want some tech muscle but don’t want to lose the hands-on feel, and it’s probably best for casual learners and hobbyists who get bored with traditional tutorials. Sure, it won’t replace a solid art class or a patient teacher, but it’s a different beast—like drawing with a friend who’s also a tech geek.