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Sketchware Pro
What Sketchware Pro is
Sketchware Pro is a free Android app development tool for making apps without writing code. Users build with visual blocks by dragging and dropping them; events are added automatically. A built-in UI designer lets users create app screens, and the app supports Java and Kotlin and can package apps for Android. The project makes its Java source code available on GitHub. Downloads are offered as APKs in Release and Nightly channels: Release builds are described as stable and selected for public availability, while Nightly builds come directly from the developers’ codebase and are usually unstable. The site recommends Android 8 or newer, with older versions available for Android 5, 6, or 7; versions below Android 5 cannot run Sketchware Pro. The download page notes updated built-in libraries and the removal of deprecated libraries including OneSignal, DynamicLinks, and Facebook ads. Community channels include Discord, Telegram, and GitHub Discussions.
Who it suits
Sketchware Pro suits Android users who want to build apps visually rather than write code. It may also suit people looking for Java or Kotlin support and app packaging on Android.
What it does well
- Free plan for the Android app
- Build apps with drag-and-drop blocks
- Built-in visual UI designer
- Java and Kotlin support
- Source code is available on GitHub
What to know first
- Android versions below 5 cannot run it
- Nightly builds are usually unstable
- Deprecated libraries include OneSignal and Facebook ads
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sketchware Pro | Completely free; Android app | Free |
As sketchware.pro lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Sketchware Pro combines block-based app building, a visual UI designer, and Android packaging in a free Android tool. Check the Android version and choose the Release or Nightly channel based on the stability described for each.
Facts from Sketchware Pro's own pages
- Advertising data
- The privacy policy lists IP address, operating system details, device type, language, browser type, and hashed email among data collected by cookies when serving personalized ads. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Android support
- The site recommends Android 8 or newer, links to older versions for Android 5, 6, or 7, and says versions below Android 5 cannot run Sketchware Pro. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Build channels
- Nightly builds come directly from the developers’ codebase and are described as usually unstable; Release builds are described as stable and selected for public availability. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Community support
- The site lists Discord, Telegram, and GitHub Discussions as community channels. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Download
- The download page offers APK builds and a Nightly option. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Libraries
- The download page says built-in libraries were updated and lists OneSignal, DynamicLinks, and Facebook ads among deprecated libraries removed. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The site says Sketchware Pro’s source code is available on GitHub and that its sources are in Java. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Sketchware Pro is an app development tool for building apps without writing code. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site describes Sketchware Pro as safe to use and points to its GitHub source code. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Target audience
- The team page says the project team helps people bring their app ideas to life. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- UI designer
- Sketchware Pro includes a built-in UI designer for designing apps without code. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Visual programming
- Users create apps by dragging and dropping blocks, and the app auto-adds events. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
- Website privacy
- The website privacy policy says Mediavine manages third-party interest-based advertising and that cookies and related technologies may be used for advertising and analytics. · sketchware.pro, 9 Oct 2026
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