Designed for the creative mind, these fun apps require you to practice your artistic abilities. If you've got an eye for aesthetics, you'll definitely want to check out these apps to keep your creative juices flowing.
All smartphones nowadays have high-quality cameras, which opens doors for many photography-focused apps. Apps don't just let you take photos with filters, but most have built-in editing features. Many photo editing apps let you experiment with colored texts, shaped crops, frames and even free-hand drawings. Photography or video apps can be rewarding for creative people, especially when they are linked with social network platforms. These apps bring together creative people who want to quickly and conveniently express and share their personal taste.
44 Apps for Creative Minds
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Digital Drawing Apps
Paper by Fiftythree is Available on iPad with Endless School Supplies to Draw
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iPad Easels
The iSketch' Provides Sleek Support for iPad Sketching
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Emoticon Photo Apps
Turn Your Pictures into Quirky Mosaics with the Emojify Application
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Smartphone Street Art Apps
Street Tag Lets You Virtually Tag Any Building Anywhere
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Living Photo Apps
Cinemagraph-Creating Company Flixel is Like Instagram on Steroids
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Futuristic Camera Art Apps
Composite iPad App Allos User to Paint Using Web Cam
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Style-Editing Apps
iLookbook for iPhone Lets You Share Your Styles with Ease
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Interactive Social Video Apps
The MixBit App Can Record, Share and Mix Videos for Sharing Online
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Unique Pop Art Apps
The Andy Warhol Museum Launches the Warhol DIY Pop App
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Creativity-Boosting Cafe Noise Apps
The Coffitivity App Provides White Noise to Enhance Creativity
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Instagram-Inspired Video Apps
The ‘OneSec App’ Records One-Second Video Memories
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Sizzling Street Art Apps
Banksy Locations Tracks the Nearest Banksy Pieces
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Handy Digitized Art Apps
The iPhone Finger Paintings by Jorge Colombo are Simply Realistic
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Communal Photo Apps
Photovine App is a Theme-Based Picture Sharing Service
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Customizable Product Pitching Apps
The 'Kraams' iPad Sales App Makes Presenting to Clients Easy
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Sky Writing Apps
The ‘Light Writer’ for iPhone Leaves Words in the Air
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Pixelated Picture Apps
The 'Sprite Something' iPad App Lets You Create Pixelated Images on Purpose
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Retro Film-Creating Apps
Create Old School Movies on Your iPhone with the Silent Film App
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Low-Fi Picture Apps
The 1-Bit iPhone Camera App is Authentic
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Digital Wardrobe Apps
The iPhone App FIGR Lets Fashionistas Create Personal Virtual Ensembles
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Environment-Focused Design Apps
The 'Making' App Analyzes Your Material's Environmental Impact
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Photo Rewarding Apps
SnapMyAd is an App That Connects Instagram Users to Big Brands
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Soft Drink Photo Apps
Coca-Cola Happy Places Lets You Share Joyful Filmed Moments With Friends
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Easy Blog Design Apps
Flavors.me Makes You Look Like a Savvy Web Designer
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Storytelling Photo Apps
The iPhone Color App Lets You Create a Local Narrative Through Images
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Anti-Filter Photo Apps
The Normalize App Makes it Easy to Un-Instagram Pictures
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Mini Photography Studio Apps
This Moleskine Notebook Turns into a Tiny Photography App
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Voice-Activated Art Apps
The Konstruct App Usues Augmented Reality to Create 3D Artwork
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Card-Copying Mobile Apps
The Lemon Wallet App Copies Cards Onto Your Phone for Convenience
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Background-Clearing Photo Apps
The Scalado Remove Clears Unwanted Objects
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Text-Enhancing Photo Apps
Snapchat is an Innovative Application that Lets Users Enhance Images
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Data-Sourced Photo Apps
ProPublica for Journalists Allows Detailed Search on Instagram
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Nostalgic Photo Apps
PopBooth App Prints Out and Mails Your Real Photos to You
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Color-Extracting Design Apps
The 'Adobe Kuler' App Creates Color Palettes from Your Surroundings
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Logo-Drawing Apps
Triangle Draw Lets Amateur iPad Users Create Professional-Quality Logos
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Personalized Photo Messaging Apps
The Bamboo Loop App Lets Users Customize Messages with Photos
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Instant Animated Message Apps
The Headcast Platform Creates Animated Voices Instantly
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Daredevil Picture Apps
The ThrowMeApp Makes You Toss Your Phone in the Air to Get an Ariel Shot
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Anonymizing Photo Apps
The Intimatic App Censors Your Photos to Keep You from Being Stalked
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News-Focused Storybook Apps
This Bedtime Storybook App Presents Daily News Stories to Kids
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Rivalrous Photo Apps
Facebook Filters Intends to Out-Compete Instagram and Hipstamatic
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Interactive Home Design Apps
The Klippbok by IKEA Lets Users See How Their New Furniture Will Look
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Adorable Alphabet-Advising Apps
The Drawnimal App Fuses Old and New to Teach Kids the Alphabet
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Musical Drawing Apps
The Tunetrace Converts Still Images into Musical Drawings
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Smartphone Interface Trial Apps
The Samsung 'Try Galaxy’ App Lets Users Experience a New UI
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Brainstorming Business Idea Tools
IdeaMate is the Solution to Fighting Stale Business Ideas
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
AI-Powered Mental Health Apps
The 'Deepen' AI Therapist App Offers Insights and More
Healthful Mood Journal Apps
The 'Mentalio' App Supports Users with Stress, Anxiety and More
Diet-Friendly Recipe Generators
MealPractice is a Custom-Tailored Recipe App Powered by AI
English Vocabulary Games
WPuzzle Helps People Enhance Their Language Skills in an Engaging Way
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AI Physical Therapy Apps
Scrolling Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Work Their Facial Muscles
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
AI Art Tools
Muse Pro Let's iPad Users Enhance Their Paint and Design Projects
AI Journaling Applications
Microsoft's 'Journal' Uses AI to Enhance Notetaking and Reflection
AI Note-Taking Apps
PowerNotes Remembers The Things you're Likely to Forget
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
AI-Powered Editing Tools
Picsart Unveils the New 'Smart Background' Feature for Editors
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Simple Time Management Apps
Cubicle Uses the Pomodoro Technique to Help You Stay Focused
Personalized Brain-Training Apps
Elevate Helps Boost Productivity and Builds Confidence
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
AI Image Generation Games
Google Arts & Culture's Say What You See Helps with AI Image Prompts
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Personalized High-Quality Wallpapers
Aesthy Offers Images for Device Wallpapers
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AI Music Studios
OnePlus AI Music Studio Composes with Prompts
Psychology-Based Habit Apps
The 'Doabl' App Helps Users Overcome Mental Barriers
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Personalized Meditation Apps
Balance Improves Sleep, Stress Responses and Overall Wellbeing
AI-Fueled Digital Art Apps
The Drawww App Integrates Artificial Intelligent Technology
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Quiver is a Social Media App for Thinkers Seeking Connection
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
AI Hair Style Apps
TryHairStyles Allows Users Try a New Look Without the Risk
Inspiring Productivity Apps
Every Day Matters with Timeline - 17 and Its Unique Features
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Collaboration Artistic Smartphone Cases
These Samsung Galaxy Accessories Showcase Emerging Artists
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Screenshot-Organizing Apps
Camp is a Screenshot Organizer That Leverages AI for Powerful Results
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Motivational Push-Up Apps
Pushup Quest Makes Push-Ups More Engaging
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Professional Drawing Tablet Apps
Astropad Slate Transforms the iPad into a Drawing Tablet
Sketch-to-Art AI Tools
Sketch to Logo Uses AI To Bring Your Vision to Life
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
AI-Powered Digital Diary Apps
'ChartMyLife.ai' Transforms Notes into Structured Diary Entries
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Drag-and-Drop Task Apps
The 'Dayby' App Helps Users Get More Done in Their Daily Schedule
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Digital Brainstorming Tools
Card Buddy Serves as an Online Space to Visualize Ideas and Thoughts
Daily Affirmation Phone Apps
Avra Core Sends Notifications to Help Users Live More Positively
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Embedded Creative AI Tools
Adobe and Activision Blizzard Unite to Create AI-Powered Creative Tools
AI ABC Games
ABC Finder Uses AI to Teach Children Foundational Knowledge
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Note-Taking Therapy Apps
Therapeze is a Note-Taking App for Therapy Clients
AI Breath Work Apps
Breath Confetti Uses AI To Help Calm the Mind
Colour Palette-Capturing Apps
Colors Capture Pro Turns Surroundings Into Palettes for Projects
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
Custom AI Charades
This App Can Generate Fun Categories and Ideas Within Minutes
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
AI-Powered Language Apps
The Memrise App Welcomes More Than 70 Million Users
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
Storage-Saving iPhone Apps
MacPaw Unveils the CleanMy®Phone App For Decluttering iPhones And iPads
Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
Dear Little One Allows Parents to Record Messages for Their Child
Word Search Phone Games
Word Hunter is a Vocabulary-Building Game for Your Phone
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Quizzing Language Apps
Multilingue is a Versatile Language-Learning App with Over 30 Languages
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Sound Transforming Mobile Apps
The Outsidify App by Bastl Captures and Alters Sound on the Phone
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
AI Meditation Apps
Cerebral AI Offers Soundscapes and Personal Meditations
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Intuitive Journaling Apps
Laluta Offers Numerous Range of Expressions
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Meditative Sleep Apps
CalmAlma Blends Ancient Practices with Modern Technology
Generative AI-Image Editing Tools
Photoshop is Allowing Users to Integrate AI to Expand Images
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Dream Archiving Apps
Dreamember Saves Your Dreams so You Can Revisit Anytime
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Gamified Martial Arts Apps
Martial Profile Offers a Personalized Fitness Journey
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Engaging Rap Trivia Games
Rap Trivia is a Fun Hip Hop Trivia Game
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Engaging AI Object Recognition
Snap a Picture and Picurious Will Turn It into a Learning Moment
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
Refreshing Productivity Apps
With Tres Cosas, Users Focus on Three Main Tasks a Day
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
90s Graphic Editor Updates
Microsoft is Finally Updating its MS Paint app with New Layers
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal
Organized List-Making Apps
Clear 2.0 Turns List-Making Into an Aesthetically Pleasing Experience
Improv Scene Generators
Instant Improv Suggestions Bolsters Creativity for Performers
Daily Word Games
Make as Many Rhymes as Possible with 'Freestyle'
Drum Practice Tracker Apps
Drumbitious Helps Drummers Reach Their Full Musical Potential