# Flame Painter for iPad — user reviews > 108 indexed App Store user reviews of Flame Painter for iPad by Escape Motions, s.r.o, rated 4.40/5 from 162 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flame-painter-for-ipad/id646359559/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flame-painter-for-ipad/id646359559.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 114 · 4★ 25 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 10 ## What do users think of Flame Painter for iPad? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ✨ Unique particle-based brush effects with no parallel in other apps - 🎨 Mesmerizing color combinations and magical visual results - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 🎯 Great for creating special effects (flames, lasers, particles) - 💰 Affordable pricing ($1.99-$2.69 for full version) - 🖌️ Works excellently with Apple Pencil - 🎭 Creative and relaxing experience - 🔄 Unique brush behavior - never paints the same stroke twice - 📱 Good for both casual fun and professional design work **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app freezing and crashes - ❌ No transparent background/PNG export capability - 📦 Limited features in free version (only 3 brushes) - 💳 Requires purchase to unlock most functionality - 🖼️ Image cropping issues when importing photos - ⚠️ Accidental deletion of work too easy (no confirmation) - 🎚️ No color adjustment or opacity control in basic version - 📐 Limited resolution/export options - 🔄 Restore purchases functionality broken - ⏱️ App performance issues on newer iOS versions - 🖱️ Poorly located delete/clear button **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes during or after brush strokes - App crashes when importing images - Restore purchases not working properly - Repeated prompts to purchase full version despite already owning it - Apple Pencil not functioning properly - Images become pixelated when uploaded - Zoom functionality broken or unusable - UI elements misaligned or dislocated - Back button missing or only works once - Performance degradation with iOS updates - Image cropping beyond user control **Most requested features** - Transparent background and PNG export with transparency - Layer support for more advanced editing - HD/4K video recording of artwork creation - Undo/redo functionality - Confirmation dialog before erasing all work - Higher resolution/export options - Color adjustment and opacity controls - Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity support - Import from iCloud Drive and Files app - In-app purchases for additional brush sets (crystals, frost, leaves, etc.) - Support for vertical image orientation - Ability to specify custom image sizes ## Newest reviews (14 of 108) ### 3/5 — Fun but limited. *2024-10-25, version 1.6.83* This app is fun to experiment with. It that is what you are interested in, you’ll like it. It’s a bit of a on-trick pony though. The addition of transparent background and layers would make it much more useful. ### 4/5 — Wish it has layers *2022-10-22, version 1.6.83* Very cool app but wish we can use layers ### 4/5 — Almost as good as Amberlight *2022-08-18, version 1.6.83* While this app is fun to draw with, I wish it had the HD or 4K video recording option like in Amberlight. If you could add video recording of flame painting or generative video of flame painting I would give this 5 stars for sure. ### 4/5 — Wish there was the option for transparent background *2022-08-17, version 1.6.83* Fun little app. Not too expensive and you might actually be able to make something awesome, that could be used as an asset in other works of art. I just wish that this app and the other “Inspirit” had transparent backgrounds. I’m curious if the much more expensive computer versions would have that. I don’t see why the iPad can’t have more packed into it. I would gladly spend more on this app if it came fully packed with creative tools. ### 3/5 — My bad, confused with another app *2022-06-04, version 1.6.83* Interesting concept, but can do almost nothing without purchasing the “full” version.... The pictures in the app description show many tools you cannot actually access unless you buy the full version... also, I am not sure if this is a “full” feature or not, but you can’t even adjust the colors or the intensity/ opacity. The pixel sizes it supports also could be much higher quality, at least twice as large. I would think- not sure if that is a feature in the “full” app too- it is not clear what is actually included if I were to pay to unlock the full app. ### 4/5 — App molto interessante, peccato che... *2021-01-12, version 1.6.83* App molto interessante, peccato che non si possa esportare in PNG o SVG per utilizzare gli effetti su altre app di disegno e fotoritocco. ### 2/5 — Schade *2020-12-31, version 1.6.83* Ich habe die App gerade gekauft, weil ich die Funktionen in der Trial-Version ganz nett fand. Aber: Leider kann ich die großen Formate nicht exportieren, obwohl ich sie freigeschaltet habe. Wozu gibt’s die denn überhaupt? Regelmäßig nach einigen „Pinselstrichen“ friert die App ein, sodass ich sie aus- und wieder einblenden muss, damit es weitergeht. Außerdem kommt immer wieder die Aufforderung, dass ich die Vollversion kaufen soll, obwohl dies längst geschehen ist. So kann ich nicht vernünftig damit arbeiten. Es macht absolut keinen Spaß immer wieder unterbrochen zu werden und ist total kontraproduktiv in einer App, die zum „Malen“ gemacht ist. Wird es zeitnah ein Update geben? ### 5/5 — My 7 year old son loves FP for iPad, *2020-04-12, version 1.6.2* I use FP app on OSX to create its super cool particle effects and brushes. Saw this for iPad and bought it for my son who is enjoying it, along with other fractal apps he likes to play with! One enhancement that would add value is verification when trash can icon is hit. Sometimes when eraser is wanted the trash can is hit! ### 5/5 — Bellissima app *2020-03-10, version 1.6.2* Molto bella, semplice ben fatta. Con i pennelli traccio forme per lavorarci con altri programmi. Consiglio. ### 5/5 — Great effects *2020-02-24, version 1.6.2* Love this app!! Great job!! ### 2/5 — pessimo acquisto *2020-02-02, version 1.6.2* Un App piena di problemi: lo zoom é inservibile, taglia le immagini al caricamento e la versione per iphone (da comprare a parte) ha gli stessi problemi.. peccato, occasione persa. ### 4/5 — Flame on *2020-01-03, version 1.6.2* Still in my infancy on how it all works but having fun. I’ll write more once I get the hang of it. It’s like working with watercolor at first until you allow yourself to let go. Lots of fun trying. ### 4/5 — fun stuff *2019-10-26, version 1.6.2* I have silk paints also, this one is way more versatile, only just got flame yesterday,but haven't been disappointed. ### 5/5 — Verry fun *2019-03-17, version 1.6.2* Vers fun appli ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Bruh *2022-11-27, version 1.6.83* Only 3 brushes and then I have to buy the rest are you crazy and you can't even access the colors so you only have like four diferente colors ### 1/5 — No transparent png export (2020)still not updated(2021) *2021-02-05, version 1.6.83* This is what I am expecting in next update. Transparent png export like desktop version. Currently black & white background available. Please add transparent background feature in your next update & option to export our artwork in transparent png format. Review Edit 2020 - After years we received the new update but still no transparent artwork export available? Review Edit 2021- still no transparent background I have written my fist review 7 years ago & you guys still failed to deliver what I expected!!! ### 1/5 — Pay again. *2020-06-30, version 1.6.82* Why do developers do this they change something and I am not able to restore my purchases. I paid for many years ago. But I had it on offload since you had not done anything with the app for a while. Now it wants me to pay again ### 1/5 — FROZEN *2020-05-29, version 1.6.6* I’ve owned this app for a while and with the new IOS update the app continually freezes. I tried to uninstall and reinstall the app and now it wants me to repay for the full version again and it still freezes. No longer ready for prime time. ### 1/5 — Kept freezing *2020-03-18, version 1.6.2* Very slow and kept freezing. Apple Pencil didn’t work. ### 1/5 — I have already paid!!! *2019-10-24, version 1.6.2* I purchased this app in 2016. But now it won’t let me restore purchase. What the heck?!!! ### 1/5 — Abzocke *2019-02-23, version 1.6.2* Vollversion gekauft, die App meldet weiterhin, die Trial sei abgelaufen. Ich hoffe, Apple kann das regeln. ### 1/5 — Update? *2017-09-06, version 1.5* Peccato che quest'app sembri abbandonata.... ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2017-06-18, version 1.5* Super disappointed, not free at all....what a rip off ..... ### 1/5 — False promo *2017-05-17, version 1.5* Advertised as free for a day with a pay iap. Not free not cool, not a real promo. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app *2024-10-09, version 1.6.83* One of the best apps for creating impactful art through the use of light based brushes. ### 5/5 — Wolf-Mau. *2024-06-19, version 1.6.83* Bin begeistert! Excellent! Macht Freude! Meine Empfehlung! ### 5/5 — I love using this app. Simple and timeless. *2024-04-26, version 1.6.83* It has many mesmerising combinations of colors and works like magic . Every stroke brings a newness everytime. ### 5/5 — ahoj Cauldronak *2022-04-07, version 1.6.83* appka je super ale ked vlozim obrazok(fotku) tak to cele crashne ### 5/5 — Digital artist loves flame painter *2022-02-11, version 1.6.83* I design and illustrate mostly using the amazing Adobe progs, but I am always on the lookout for something that adds to my arsenal of tools, this app really does bring something new. I make a flame save it and float it into a photoshop file on a layer setting like lighten; that makes the black background disappear. Fabulous effects to be had. Or just scribble for fun. Easy to use. Fantastic! Love it. ### 5/5 — Way Cool *2021-02-13, version 1.6.83* I have used FP for years now. It continually amazes and delights. ### 5/5 — Rad special effects for illustration & photos *2021-01-27, version 1.6.83* I first saw a demo in a ImagineFX magazine. I first purchased it for my desktop pc and was not disappointed! Takes the time out of creating flames, lasers or other particle materials from scratch! These particles are customizable too! ### 5/5 — Soo cool! *2021-01-07, version 1.6.83* 'Love it!! It is everything I was looking for to make my pictures pop! The interface is a little old fashioned like the 2000 that can be fixed but the brushes are amazing! ### 5/5 — Fantastic! With a touch more it could be a powerful tool! *2020-10-03, version 1.6.83* I love FP for the PC, but have wished I could use it with the iPad pencil. Now I finally have that option and I love it. You really have to experience the joy of watching the flames dance and grow as you draw with them. It's amazing both conceptually and in execution. The particle brushes here aren't like anything you find in Photoshop or Procreate. They have a life of their own and don't paint the same stroke twice! It looks like a lot of new features were added in per request, so it's nice to see the app evolve. Personally I wish for a number of features like layers, or at least the ability to save as PNG with a transparent background. That way, I can export my flamework into Procreate or another app. Some of the interface is a little hard to understand, but I also love its cool looking design, so it's ok. I had trouble importing my own work that was about the same size as the canvas, but maybe that can be resolved in the future. Really, for a $1.99 app this is actually pretty epic, and a great way to experience the fun in a compact package. I'd be willing to pay more money for more features. There's really no parallel for these effects in other apps, it works wonderfully with the pencil, so it really could be a far more powerful tool than it is at the moment. ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2020-07-27, version 1.6.82* I love it! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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