Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to CREATE 5.0

The most versatile graphic design + creativity tool

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. CREATE 5.0 launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   CREATE▲291

   The Most Useful Creative Tool for Graphic Design and Drawing

   2016 · create.mobi · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Concepts▲125

   A smarter sketching, design and visual thinking app for iPad

   2015 · concepts.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Over 3▲160

   The essential app for mobile creativity & design

   2015 · sso.godaddy.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Simply Draw▲789

   AI feedback meets art - anyone can learn to draw

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   DesignLab for iOS▲266

   Social media design made simple

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   designstripe▲636

   Create beautiful illustrations, no design skills needed

   2021 · visual.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   iOS Design Kit▲132

   Design great apps for iOS better and faster

   2016 · iosdesignkit.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pattern▲324

   Simple, focused, drawing application for the iPad.

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Sketch for Teams▲455

   Take design collaboration to the next level in the cloud

   2019 · sketch.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Charcoal▲190

    A modern, free, and easy-to-use drawing app for iOS

    2020 · larztech.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Sketch This▲127

    Daily drawing challenges

    2015 · heidi.deviantart.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Wake▲310

    A private space to share & discuss design work w/ your team.

    2015 · wake.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    YouiDrawfree tier, from $9.99/mo▲105

    Online vector graphic design app. Free online logo creator.

    2020 · drawtify.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    STUDIO▲406

    Next generation design tool for digital products

    2017 · studio.design · its alternatives →

15. 15
    250+ Graphic Design Resources▲247

    Discover the best graphic design resources

    2023 · theveller.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sketch AR drawing 5.0▲143

    The first assistant for learning to draw using AR and AI

    2019 · sketchar.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Sketch Mirror 2.0▲351

    Preview your Sketch designs on your iOS devices.

    2016 · sketch.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    SketchDesign.io▲163

    Learn to design an iPhone app with Sketch

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Form▲203

    Interaction & prototyping design tool for iOS apps

    2014 · m3.material.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Photoshop Sketch▲84

    Create stunning, expressive drawings on your tablet

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Keynote 10.0▲114

    Beautiful presentations for everyone. By everyone.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Sketch▲103

    A social drawing application by Sony

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Design Cell▲190

    Design system for fast iOS app building

    2021 · dc.craftwork.design · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Curator 3.0▲214

    Beautiful presentation tool for creatives just got better

    2015 · curator.co · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →