Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Exsto

Discover the artist you never knew you were or could be

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Exsto launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Muse Pro▲328

   Ultimate AI-enhanced sketching and painting app

   2024 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Ex-Out Creativity Handbook▲76

   Mobile app & design assets for activism.

   2020 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Eagle App▲341

   Unify your creative files in one place.

   2019 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Paper 3.0▲781

   The new sticky note

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Design Hunt▲419

   Best products, apps, and inspirations for creatives.

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Start Something New by Apple▲156

   Collection of artworks made with Apple products

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Muse▲252

   Turn your iPad into a tool for thought.

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   SketchAR▲362

   Start drawing easily using augmented reality

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Paint▲326

   A simple Microsoft Paint inspired web app

   2025 · its alternatives →

10. 10MT
    Muse – Tool for Thought on iPad▲266

    2020 · launch-preview.museapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Envision▲79

    Envision the world through their eyes

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    ARTSIO▲135

    Discover and create AI art

    2022 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Procreate 3▲112

    The best sketching and drawing app for the iPad

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Davinci Pencil▲89

    Draw anything you like with AI

    2024 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Insta Toon▲82

    Art filters you can apply in your camera or to photos

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Concepts▲125

    A smarter sketching, design and visual thinking app for iPad

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Scribble To Art▲149

    Turn your sketches into art with AI magic

    2023 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Curator▲95

    A visual notes app for iPad

    2014 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Avant Arte▲110

    Discover amazing artworks and connect with artists directly

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Enlight▲148

    An addictive and creative photo app for iOS

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ArtistAssistApp▲82

    The web app to paint better with ease

    2023 · its alternatives →

22. 22IT
    I took over Painteresque, a 14 year old Objective-C app and rebuilt it▲117

    Around 3 weeks ago, I came across a reddit post from someone who was looking to see if anyone was interested in taking over a 12-14 year old objective c app which hadn't been on the app store for many years. I responded and decided to do it. The app is called Painteresque. It lets you turn photos to charcoal drawings, paintings etc while doing all the processing locally on device: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/painteresque-photo-to-sketch/i... The app is entirely free to use, has no ads, third party analytics, trackers, subscriptions or other junk. It does offer…

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Spotify for Artists iOS▲126

    Specifically designed for artists' needs

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Forge▲84

    Sketching App for iPad Focused On Brainstorming Idea

    2015 · 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 →