# Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush — Watercolor Painting & Drawing

> Minimalist ink painting and calligraphy app with realistic brush effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Frosby Designs Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-calm-ink-brush/id1440729200 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frosby Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470948182)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-calm-ink-brush/id1440729200/reviews.md

## What is Calligraphy Calm?

Calligraphy Calm - Ink Painter is a minimalist art app in the tradition of Chinese and Japanese painting and calligraphy.

Create a realistic, fluid ink painting effect on your iPhone and iPad with the swipe of your finger! 

Practice the art of simplicity and capture the essence of your subject.


OUR BRUSHES

Our brushes create a dynamic 'tapered' line effect, which produces a beautifully organic feel for handwritten typography and drawing.  

Try overlaying brush strokes and you will find the ink colors merge with the paper texture. 

Move your finger QUICKLY to increase the thickness of the line and SLOWLY to get a really thin line. This is what makes our brushes unique.  

Bigger brushes produce a rougher line texture. 


SPECIAL FEATURES

To keep the app in line with Asian traditional painting you can add:

• Ornamental borders to frame your art or calligraphy

• Red stamps in the style of Chinese chops (choose from 22 designs)


HOW TO ENJOY CALLIGRAPHY CALM

1) Use the painting tools for calligraphy writing or art.

2) Get into the flow of minimalist painting and feel calm.

3) Save your progress to the gallery *

4) Download your best designs to your device Photos for safe keeping.


*Please note - Your paintings are saved to your device. Deleting the app will delete your saved artwork. 


FREE version:

• 3 brushes
• 3 ink colors + black
• 4 paper textures
• Eraser tool
• Save 6 paintings to your Gallery screen
• Download images to your Camera Roll

To unlock all ink colors, all papers and tools please upgrade to the PRO version.

PRO upgrade:

• Save unlimited paintings to your device
• 34 inks colors (with gradient depth)
• 2 pens + 4 brushes
• All paper textures 
• Eraser tool (use it in combination with the brushes) 
• Remove the watermark logo on image downloads
• Remove Ads

Paint your way to calm :)

## Key features

- Realistic fluid ink painting effect
- Dynamic tapered line brushes
- Merge ink colors with paper texture
- Ornamental borders
- Chinese chop-style red stamps
- Save artwork to device gallery

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calligraphy Calm PRO | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-calm-ink-brush/id1440729200/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Schön, einfach aber verbesserungsbedürftig

*2026-04-07, version 2.2.8*

Funktioniert, aber leider verhält sich die Maleigenschaft nicht richtig. Wenn man langsam malt, ist der Strich sehr dünn und bei schnellem malen wird der Strich dick. An sich sollte es genau umgekehrt sein (wenn man mit Wasser, oder Tusche malt). Vielleicht ist das beabsichtigt, aber ein Upgrade, bei dem man das umstellen könnte, würde die App extrem verbessern.

### 5/5 — Omg slay girlie

*2025-03-28, version 2.2.8*

Slay💖💕🎀 yas queen!💖🎀💅

### 3/5 — Need erase button that

*2024-04-21, version 2.2.8*

Wish I could erase the whole canvas with one tap.  I don’t like that I have to hit X then delete.

### 5/5 — Amazing Calligraphy Resource

*2024-02-03, version 2.2.8*

I’m so thankful that I found this app. Calligraphy is a huge source of stress relief for me. I practice Japanese calligraphy. But due to my disability, I sometimes cannot practice calligraphy with a traditional brush and paper. These times, I get really stressed with no way of relieving it. However, I found this app during a time of great stress, and to my delight, it reproduces brush strokes really well! The blank canvas with the three different brush sizes lets me express what I need to express in an easy, accessible manner. Well done!

### 1/5 — Update erforderlich

*2023-06-23, version 2.2.7*

Eigentlich gut, hängt sich leider unter IOS 16 auf, daher derzeit nicht empfehlenswert.
Edit: auch im Juni noch kein Update vorhanden.
Abwertung auf einen Stern.

### 3/5 — Meh..

*2023-05-26, version 2.2.7*

I paid for the app - not too expensive. However not worth it. There does not seem to be too many features - not enough brush sizes and options.  After erasing the colour would default to black, is a little irritating.  It’s okay, but not the best,

### 5/5 — A Simple App both Brilliant and Powerful

*2023-04-05, version 2.2.6*

I am now 81 with health and mobility issues that prevent my doing the "real world" sumi-e painting I so enjoyed for so many years. This App now gives me a sense of that same joy and wonder with just the use of my finger and I am profoundly grateful to its developers for this reclaiming. It's simplicity is powerful and brilliant and can easily be used by both beginners and lifelong sumi-e painters with great joy and satisfaction. Try it. It will change your life.

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2023-02-28, version 2.2.6*

I use this app on my iPad Mini and for a long time was very satisfied. However, the app now crashes frequently without saving what I’ve done, despite the fact I “saved” it repeatedly as I went. It’s disheartening to work so hard and long on a drawing or painting only to lose it all when it’s halfway done.

### 3/5 — Why is this asking me to pay again

*2023-01-28, version 2.2.6*

I like this app a lot. So much, that I paid to upgrade it. Why is it asking me for another payment to upgrade again? This shouldn’t happen. Thanks.

### 4/5 — Good but could be better

*2023-01-21, version 2.2.5*

Update: I like the new colors, but the app is crashing frequently without saving what has been done. It’s frustrating to spend extended time on a drawing only to lose it. 

I enjoy drawing with this app. It’s easy to use, but the colors are so limited. More color choices would be a welcome addition.

## Frequently asked questions about Calligraphy Calm

### What is Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush?

Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush is a minimalist art application designed for creating realistic ink paintings and calligraphy. It draws inspiration from traditional Chinese and Japanese art forms, offering a fluid ink effect and unique brush strokes.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features brushes that create a dynamic 'tapered' line effect, allowing for organic typography and drawing. You can overlay brush strokes to merge ink colors with paper textures, and control line thickness by finger speed. It also includes ornamental borders and Chinese chop-style red stamps.

### How much does Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush cost?

The app offers a free version with limited brushes, ink colors, paper textures, and save slots. To unlock all features, including unlimited paintings, more colors, pens, brushes, and to remove ads and watermarks, users can upgrade to the PRO version.

### What devices is Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhone and iPad, providing a realistic ink painting and drawing experience on these devices.

### How can I use this app for a calming experience?

The app encourages users to get into the flow of minimalist painting and practice simplicity, which can be a calming and meditative experience. The fluid ink effects and traditional art style are designed to promote relaxation and focus.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.8 — 2024-01-07

- updated with new software
- the Upgrade button is now removed in Pro mode

### 2.2.7 — 2023-04-15

- fixed some small bugs
- updated with new software

### 2.2.6 — 2023-01-25

- attempted to fix crashes on less powerful devices.

### 2.2.5 — 2023-01-16

- fixed a bug when the ornaments appeared under the color palette

### 2.2.4 — 2023-01-07

- fixed a bug on the upgrade page & help guide

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