Tayasui Sketches - App Review

Oh no, not another sketching/drawing App, I hear you say.

Believe me, this one is different. The graphics and some of the concepts are truly unique.

Now for the ACIDS test:

Aesthetics
Before starting, it's a good idea to quickly get familiar with the commands (this will save an enormous amount potential of frustration later).

Browse
Pinch in to browse and share (this is very important)

Undo
Two fingers swipe left

Zoom
Pinch out

Move
Two fingers hold and swipe to move the canvas

You are now ready for your first masterpiece on a blank canvas. It is simplicity itself to choose your tool, colour, and fill effect... then let your inspiration take over.

As an example, the brush with its ability to overlay strokes is extremely realistic.

The share function is just brilliant. You place your sketch in an envelope and then place the stamp(s) (Facebook, Twitter, Photo Library, Email) on the envelope. It really is beautifully executed.

The App only works on an iPad running iOS 6.0 or later, and only in landscape mode.

This is no surprise really as the beauty would be somewhat compromised on a smaller screen.

Cost
The basic version of the App is absolutely free. The 'Professional' version, which includes more tools and sizes, as well as a brush editor and colour eyedropper is a very modest cost purchase. The developers also allow you to try the Pro version free for an hour; nice touch.

Indispensability
If you need good control for your sketches, this is definitely worth considering.

Dependability
The App works as stated, but make sure you read those instructions for the basic commands.

Security
The usual caveats apply for sharing otherwise, there are no issues.

ACIDS Test Rating:

Hope your skills live up to the App.

To find out how the ACIDS Test works, click here.

You can get Tayasui Sketches here and support for the App here.