# MetaBrush

> Photo to painting converter with artistic brushes and layer support. (iPhone/iPad app by talonsodev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metabrush/id1082339963 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 253 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metabrush/id1082339963/reviews.md

## What is MetaBrush?

With Metabrush you can easily turn your photos into paintings. 
The result images are very artistic, as you brush with different presets and settings.
 
Visit the gallery at http://instagram.com/metabrush for many examples.

Features:

• 30 brush presets for artistically clone your original image. 
• Layers support
• 500+ brushes bitmaps
• Support for importing directly Photoshop brushes (.abr)
• Include many settings for the strokes as dynamical size, rotation, shadow, and opacity.
• You can assign colors to the strokes, but also paint with images (as if they were colors).
 
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- 30 brush presets
- Layers support
- Import Photoshop brushes (.abr)
- Customizable stroke settings
- Paint with images

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metabrush PRO | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Metabrush PRO | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metabrush PRO | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metabrush/id1082339963/reviews.md

### 1/5 — bugs still exists

*2025-10-20*

everytime i open a photo and a project

### 1/5 — Where did it go? Do I have to buy it AGAIN?

*2025-03-18, version 1.62*

I could swear I have been using this app on and off for years, but now it wants me to buy it .. again? 
Weirdness. I have most of this devs apps and I appreciate all of them for being unique and inspiring. Hopefully this is just a glitch.

Did I miss something or is this a new thing?

### 1/5 — Where did it go?

*2025-01-05*

I could swear I have been using this app on and off for years, but now it wants me to buy it .. again? 
Weirdness. I have most of this devs apps and I appreciate all of them for being unique and inspiring. Hopefully this is just a glitch.

### 1/5 — So disappointed

*2024-12-09, version 1.62*

I’ve used this app for years, I enjoyed using swirl tool to make swirly paint textures. And now I can’t even use the app anymore even though I paid for it. what a scam don’t waste your money. Capitalism ruining everything we love

### 4/5 — I wish it was auto paint at least for the beginning strokes

*2024-09-05, version 1.62*

Automate? Maybe 5….

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2022-07-13, version 1.61*

This app has the potential of being awesome BUT I can’t find any decent tutorials on the internet to show me how to use it!!  There doesn’t seem to be any included tutorials within the app itself.  If there is, I can’t locate them.  Wish I hadn’t waisted my money on it.

### 5/5 — MetaBrush

*2022-02-23, version 1.61*

Great ap. Lots of wonderful effects.

### 4/5 — Now fixed

*2020-12-04, version 1.59*

The save problem is fixed. This is a wonderful tool for creatives. Particularly hold your hand but you can use it very intuitive light and encourages experimentation all which is right up my alley for creating art I improvise. It’s the best attitude to take when you use this because a lot of times it can be unpredictable to me that’s good maybe not so much for you. It does crash once in a while but it doesn’t take long to come back up again and you don’t lose your work which is the most important thing. Are use it as an essential tool it’s part of my artwork flow.Highly recommend if any of this resonates with you.

### 5/5 — Saving problems

*2020-11-27, version 1.58*

After the new OS 14....the app refusing to save. I deleted and reinstalled ...nothing works....help...I really like the app ...

### 5/5 — I like it, unique and inspiring

*2020-09-10, version 1.57*

Great app, but there are some issues with reliability of some effects, also have some issues when using certain .png images w transparency (all transparent becomes a dark color sometimes(in brush mode)) I hope this app continues to be updated by the developer because as is, it is very inspiring and creative, if a bit unpredictable. But it would be one of the best apps for creating unique images if it had more ways to effect / process the image in experimental ways .  Also would like more brush options. Developer:please continue to add to this charming app!1 if you need someone to test new builds lemme know!1!   Thank you for this app

## Frequently asked questions about MetaBrush

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to easily transform your photos into artistic paintings. You can achieve very artistic results by using different brush presets and settings to 'paint' over your original image.

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

Key features include 30 brush presets for cloning your image artistically, support for layers, over 500 brush bitmaps, and the ability to import Photoshop brushes (.abr). It also offers extensive settings for strokes like size, rotation, shadow, and opacity, and allows painting with images as colors.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or content. Specific pricing for these purchases is not detailed in the provided description.

### What kind of artistic styles can I create?

You can create a wide range of artistic styles by utilizing the 30 included brush presets, which allow for artistic cloning of your original image. Further customization is possible through advanced stroke settings and the ability to paint with images as if they were colors.

### Can I use my existing Photoshop brushes?

Yes, the app supports importing Photoshop brushes directly in the .abr format. This allows you to leverage your familiar brush library within the app for creating your artwork.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.64 — 2025-10-20

Fixes some stability problems.

### 1.63 — 2025-08-02

Fixes a problem with the photo picker.

### 1.62 — 2022-12-02

Fixes a problem when saving images.

### 1.61 — 2022-01-13

Solves a problem when opening images.
If you have problems opening images, remember to check in the Settings app, Metabrush, and check that access to images is permitted.

### 1.60 — 2021-02-03

Solves a problem when setting source image.

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