FocalPaint

FocalPaint

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13 ratings
14 reviews
#52 in paid Graphics & Design
🎬 Entertainment
🎨 Graphics & Design
$4.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 17, 2022
  • July 15, 2026

Features

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About

This app offers a unique brush engine for realistic paint simulation, pigment mixing, and canvas textures. It allows for custom brush and layer creation using Metal GPU or Javascript code, with advanced features like spectral color models and Apple Pencil Pro support.

Realistic paint and pigment mixing
Custom brush and layer creation
Transparent ink simulation
Apple Pencil Pro support
Spectral color model
Open source shader code library
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What's New in FocalPaint

4.1.0

July 15, 2026

- Brush Tag menu system. Brushes grouped by keywords added in the brush editor - Major Performance improvements - Rendering problem with tiny brushes fixed - New Light Sketch brush added

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$0.99

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Charts

Top Paid

This app dropped -2 positions in Graphics & Design chart.

Last updated on August 4, 2026.

User reviews

Love this app

Looking forward to its development and. Success.

Nothing else like it

I love having an app that I can approach like I’m painting traditionally. I would encourage anyone from a traditional painting background to give it a try.

i wish more apps were like yours

This app is awesome!! its sorta like a physical-modelling painting app that still feels digital in an endearing way. some very unpredictable or rather unexpected behaviors in some tools. ui is kinda clunky and confusing, some buttons not so responsive and it gets laggy and buggy now and then but i love the concept, i love the execution, i love it! i wish u would never leave this behind and i hope i get to see it bloom into a flushed out mature app some day
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Response from developer

Thank you! That was such a thoughtful and kind review. I hope to find more time to work on this app in the near future and rework a lot of the UI and simplify things.

Caused my iPad to shut down

Okay, this is an interesting app. It's a tweaker's delight (if you're a person who spends days tweaking the sound of a synthesizer but never actually make music, this is the art app for you).…The brush settings are amazing, in an overwhelming tech way. Color mixing here is wonderful, maybe better than Adobe Fresco's live brushes.…The canvas size is small. I tried creating a large one and that caused not only the app but my device to shut down. As soon as I rebooted I deleted the app. Bummer. So much potential. Great ideas. Someone else needs to get involved with the development to make this a useful painting app.
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Response from developer

Thank you, this is the most flattering 1 star review I could hope for! Your feedback helps! Creating huge textures can be a problem for ipadOS. I’ll try to prevent that! The next version, 3.8, will set a maximum size of 25 megapixels

This app has a lot of potential.

I use M2 ipad pro 12.9
To the developer, I want to see this app mature cand succeed. I would have given you a million dollars if i could. I would want this app to be in my company. But pressently im a poor bastard student who is looking to dropout anytime now and build my business.

Keep up the good work.
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FAQ

What makes FocalPaint's brush engine unique?

FocalPaint's brush engine simulates thick paint and real pigment mixing with accurate physics models, offering realistic color blending and canvas texture.

Can I create my own brushes in FocalPaint?

Yes, you can write your own custom brushes using Metal GPU or Javascript code, and even customize layer modes with Metal GPU code.

What are the system requirements for FocalPaint?

An Apple A12 GPU or newer is required to run FocalPaint. It is available on iPhone and iPad.

Does FocalPaint support Apple Pencil Pro?

Yes, FocalPaint offers Apple Pencil Pro support, including hover functionality for enhanced precision.

What is the age rating for FocalPaint?

FocalPaint has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is FocalPaint updated?

The latest version is 4.0.4, and the app was last updated on February 16, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development.

What is the pricing for FocalPaint?

FocalPaint is a paid application, available for $4.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

What color model does FocalPaint use?

FocalPaint utilizes a 16 channel "spectral" color model with 256 bits per pixel and supports a wide color gamut (P3) for enhanced color accuracy.