# Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet — Drawing tablet for pros

> iPad drawing tablet app for professional digital artists on Mac and PC. (iPhone/iPad app by Astro HQ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropad-studio-drawing-tablet/id1181582576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astro HQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/934510729)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 3,677 App Store ratings · 606 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 110 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2017-01-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropad-studio-drawing-tablet/id1181582576/reviews.md

## What is Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet?

Go beyond a drawing tablet with Astropad Studio. Start a free 14-day trial today!

Astropad Studio is the ultimate wireless drawing tablet, designed for the most demanding creative work. With complete workspace customization, Studio allows artists to work faster and more efficiently, with the freedom to work in the studio, at home, or on-the-go.

Built for creative professionals with features like:
· Wifi or USB connectivity
· Built in 2nd display
· Crystal clear & ultra-fast
· Gesture shortcut customization 
· Keyboard support
· Customizable pressure curves
· Magic Gestures: Create your own gesture shortcuts with touch-Pencil combinations
· Shortcut Sets: Sidebar shortcuts automatically adapt to match whatever Mac app you’re working in
· Unlimited upgrades
· Works on Mac and PC

$14.99 monthly or $79.99 annually 

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STREAMLINED PRODUCTIVITY
· Pinch to Zoom: Pinch to zoom and pan in Mac or PC Apps 
· Liquid Extreme: Up to 5x faster than baseline Liquid
· Wifi & USB: Use your iPad as a drawing tablet plugged in or wirelessly 
· Keyboard Support: Access our built-in keyboard or use your own Bluetooth keyboard 
· Velocity Control: Analyzes network conditions dozens of times per second to balance image quality and latency 

COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION
· Magic Gestures: Create your own gesture shortcuts with touch-Pencil combinations 
· Shortcut Sets: Sidebar shortcuts automatically adapt to match whatever Mac app you’re working in 

BUILT FOR CREATIVES
· Apple Pencil Optimized: Designed exclusively for the precision of Apple Pencil
· Color Corrected: True to your source material with color corrected output and retina resolution

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

· Mac: OS X 10.14 or later
· PC: Windows 10 64-bit, build 1809 or later
·  iPad iOS 13.1 or later: iPad Mini 4 (2015+), iPad Air (2014+), iPad Pro (2016+), iPad 5th generation (2017+)
· Optimized for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS

· $14.99 monthly or $79.99 annually 
· Price may vary by location. 
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Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card using your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

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MORE RESOURCES

Download the free desktop companion app: astropad.com/downloads

FAQ: astropad.com/faq
Support: support@astropad.com

Twitter: @astropad
Instagram: @astropadco
Facebook: facebook.com/astropadco

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Privacy Policy: http://astropad.com/studio/privacy.html
Terms of Use: http://astropad.com/studio/terms.html

## Key features

- Wireless or USB connectivity
- Customizable gesture shortcuts
- Keyboard support
- Pressure curve customization
- Second display functionality
- Optimized for Apple Pencil

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Astropad Studio Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great
- 🚀 Fantastic drawing experience
- 🚀 Seamless integration with desktop apps
- 👍 Customizable shortcuts and gestures
- 👍 Pressure sensitivity and cursor preview

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance, especially over Wi-Fi
- 💡 Lacks dual-screen functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and disconnects
- Compatibility issues with certain apps
- Unresponsive or glitchy input

**Most requested features**

- Ability to use iPad as a secondary display
- More affordable one-time purchase option
- Improved stability and performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 606)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astropad-studio-drawing-tablet/id1181582576/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A crucial app for me

*2026-08-27, version 5.5.2*

As a vector-based illustrator, this app allows me to jump back-and-forth seamlessly between drawing with my Apple Pencil and drawing with my mouse. My devices finally keep up with my mind.

### 1/5 — Scammers??

*2026-08-21, version 5.5.2*

I just looked at this and decided to download. It charged me 19.06 even tho it did not give a price tag. I want a refund because I opened the app and it wants me to buy a subscription. This is not cool dude…. Why is it lying to me?? Second app for a similar function to do this (only the first time the transaction didn’t go through)

### 5/5 — LOVE ITTT

*2026-08-03, version 5.5.2*

Such a good app I had a great experience

### 1/5 — Greed

*2026-07-27, version 5.5.2*

Greed of iOS developers knows no end. 80 dollars per year just to project your PC screen onto a tablet and send some input back? That is an absolutely insane pricing. Compare that to the Procreate itself, absolutely unacceptable.

### 1/5 — Worst game ever

*2026-07-07, version 5.5.2*

I’m given this a zero out of 10 you’ll literally have to pay to sign in what is that nobody’s gonna want that. Ok

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-06-21, version 5.5.2*

It mirrors your PC to your iPad not your iPad to your pc.

### 5/5 — Game Changer

*2026-05-25, version 5.5.2*

This totally transformed my productivity when I’m on the road. Being able to use two screens, all the built-in tools and full pressure sensitivity with Photoshop, Lightroom and Rebelle using my iPad and my MacBook Air is incredible.

### 1/5 — They don’t seem to do customer service

*2026-05-14, version 5.5.2*

I paid three times for a lifetime subscription. Paypal reimburse me one time, I have to block them on my bank account because they where taking 100$ per day… The app is good but the customer service, very absent. I write to them 2 times, but no answer…

### 1/5 — I did not work

*2026-04-27, version 5.5.2*

I downloaded this app and i tried opening the app but it didn’t work

### 5/5 — Super smooth

*2026-04-19, version 5.5.2*

The Apple Pencil works extremely smoothly

## Frequently asked questions about Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

### What is Astropad Studio?

Astropad Studio is a professional drawing tablet application that allows you to use your iPad as a wireless or USB drawing tablet for your Mac or PC. It's designed for demanding creative work and offers extensive customization options for artists.

### What are the key features of Astropad Studio?

Key features include Wi-Fi or USB connectivity, built-in second display functionality, crystal clear and ultra-fast performance, customizable gesture shortcuts (Magic Gestures), keyboard support, customizable pressure curves, and shortcut sets that adapt to your current Mac app.

### How much does Astropad Studio cost?

Astropad Studio is available through a subscription model. Pricing is $14.99 per month or $79.99 annually. A free 14-day trial is offered to new users.

### What are the system requirements for Astropad Studio?

For Mac, OS X 10.14 or later is required. For PC, Windows 10 64-bit, build 1809 or later is needed. Your iPad must be running iOS 13.1 or later, with specific model compatibility listed for iPad Mini 4 (2015+), iPad Air (2014+), iPad Pro (2016+), and iPad 5th generation (2017+).

### Can I use Astropad Studio with my existing drawing software?

Yes, Astropad Studio is designed to work seamlessly with your favorite creative applications on Mac and PC. Its features like customizable shortcut sets that adapt to your current app aim to streamline your workflow within any software you use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.2 — 2025-12-02

- Misc bug and crash fixes

### 5.5 — 2025-09-08

- Now works as a 2nd display for Mac with drawing tablet features!
- Major stability improvements

### 5.4 — 2024-07-10

• BARREL ROTATION (APPLE PENCIL PRO): Apple Pencil Pro now has a gyroscope which allows you to rotate the Pencil for precise control of pen and brush tools. As you turn and twirl your Apple Pencil Pro while drawing in Astropad Studio, the brush you’re using also turns. Note that barrel rotation needs to be activated for most brush sets.

• SQUEEZE GESTURE (APPLE PENCIL PRO): With the new Apple Pencil Pro, you can squeeze the sides of the Pencil together to activate shortcuts. This gesture can be customized in Studio’s Shortcuts panel to quickly switch between your most-used tools while drawing in desktop creative programs. 

• ADAPTIVE IMAGE RENDERING: LIQUID is our proprietary video compression engine that powers Astropad Studio. With this update, LIQUID now renders images using Adaptive Image Rendering — an advanced algorithm that balances fast and high-quality video compression. You’ll notice 53% clearer image quality during high-motion content.

• CURATED SHORTCUT PRESETS: The Studio sidebar now has shortcut presets that are curated for an expanded list of apps. When you launch these apps with Astropad Studio, the sidebar will display shortcuts that are specific to the functions of each these apps: Krita, Inkscape, Medibang Paint, TV Paint, Plasticity 3D, ArtRage, Aseprite, Leonardo, Photoshop (updated for 2024) 

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR APP: 

1. Update your Studio desktop app: Open the Astropad Studio desktop app (on your Mac or PC). You will automatically be prompted to update to the latest version. If the desktop app doesn’t automatically update, you can download the latest version at https://astropad.com/app-downloads/studio-download/. 
2. Update your Studio iPad app: Visit the iOS App Store to update your iPad app.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 
· PC: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit, Build 1809 or later
· Mac: macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
· iPad: iOS 13.1 or later
· Recommended WiFi/Network: 802.11n or wired ethernet

### 5.3.3 — 2023-09-11

- 3D gesture support in Substance Painter
- Fix for heal mask support in CaptureOne
- Fixes to enabled high precision Windows ink driver
- Fixes for hover when used on Windows 
- Encryption now enabled by default
- Added the ability to disable P2P networking

### 5.3.2 — 2023-08-15

- Major improvements to P2P performance
- Support for app configuration using mobile device management (MDMs)
- A new getting started walkthrough video!

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