Developer The Iconfactory todayannouncedit’s releasingLinea, a brand new $9.99 iPad drawing app that’s specifically optimized for Apple Pencil users. Why does the world need another iPad drawing app? According to The Iconfactory, Linea focuses on the simple act of sketching.
It’s based on a minimal user interface that doesn’t inundate you with extensive controls fond in other apps which get in the way when you’re trying to figure out where to start.
Linea generates tints and shades automatically so you don’t have to though you’re free to choose from a variety of pre-defined colors or customize colors with a single tap.
The app supports layers in a simplified form that developers claim is easy to understand and quick to manipulate. “Once you start using Linea, you’ll realize that it has a great advantage over a traditional sketchbook,” they noted.
Doing away with a predefined grid, Linea gives you several choices like standard graph paper, dots, isometric guides and more. It’s not just for random sketching—Linea includes templates for quick storyboarding, iOS app icon design and development.
And when you’re ready to export your work, Linea’s lets you select which part of your drawing you’d like to share through iOS’s multi-purposed sharing panel.
You can erase a drawing in Linea with a finger swiping, no tool switching required.
Here’s the complete set of features available in Linea:
Grids and Templates:
Backgrounds and paper textures:
Exporting:
Project management:
While Linea works without a stylus, it’s specifically optimized for Apple Pencil. The Iconfactory says that Linea’s built-in gestures make it the perfect companion when you need to take notes, diagram or sketch.
To learn more about Linea,check out video samples on the official websiteorvisit the Linea Knowledge Basefor commonly asked questions and answers.
The app requires an iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad mini 2 or later with iOS 10.0 or later.
