Best MetaBrush alternatives: apps like MetaBrush

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like MetaBrush or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to MetaBrush

FocalPaint#1

FocalPaint by brien dieterle

mark-making machine
4.2(13 ratings)
$4.99
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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.

Abstractor#2

Abstractor by superdiagonal

Paint with living motion
5.0(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.

Cosmic Brush#3

Cosmic Brush by Norbyte

Sketch,draw,paint,create art
4.6(132 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Unleash your creativity with a powerful digital art application. Explore unique painting tools, intuitive stroke size adjustments based on finger contact, and customizable parameters. Supports left-handed users and offers a universal Pro upgrade for expanded features across Apple devices.

More apps like MetaBrush

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Percolator: Drippy Mosaics
Percolator: Drippy Mosaics
Percolator: Drippy Mosaics
Your pix, brewed perfectly
$3.99

Easily turn your photos into vibrant, multicolor mosaics with unique artistic styles. Intuitive controls allow for creative editing, and you can save or share your creations across various social platforms and messaging apps.

Create multicolor photo mosaicsUnique artistic 'Brews'Intuitive dial-based controls
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.1K)
free
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Oilbook - Liquid Painting
Oilbook - Liquid Painting
Oilbook - Liquid Painting
Real simulation of oil paint
Free

This app offers a realistic oil painting simulation by focusing on fluid dynamics for authentic paint flow and diffusion. It provides extensive brush customization and color selection tools for a dynamic artistic experience.

Fluid mechanics-based paint simulationCustomizable brush parametersColor wheel and eyedropper tool
🎨 Graphics & Design
(5)
free with in-app purchases
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Pofi Brush - Sketch Β· Paint
Pofi Brush - Sketch Β· Paint
Pofi Brush - Sketch Β· Paint
Easy Drawing and Painting App
Free

Unleash your creativity with a professional art studio experience on your device. This app offers a powerful 2D engine, extensive brush customization, and an advanced multi-layer system for sketching, painting, and illustration.

Nearly 10 exquisitely crafted brushesFull-featured layer and color toolsPowerful 2D Artistic Engine
🎨 Graphics & Design
(13)
free with in-app purchases
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Art of Weird
Art of Weird
Art of Weird
Paint to inspire awe,joy,rage!
Free

Unleash your creativity with a unique painting app offering realistic tools and bizarre brushes for exploration. Features dynamic stroke sizing based on fingertip contact and a customizable interface for left-handed users. Explore a new dimension of artistic expression.

Realistic and bizarre painting toolsDynamic stroke sizing by fingertip contactLive parameter adjustments
🎨 Graphics & Design
(154)
free with in-app purchases
8
Daydream Doodler
Daydream Doodler
Daydream Doodler
Doodle cartoon art, sketching
Free

Create cartoon-style art with unique drawing tools and fingertip-controlled stroke sizes. Supports Apple Pencil and offers a customizable color palette for easy adjustments while drawing.

Cartoon-inspired drawing toolsFingertip-controlled stroke sizeApple Pencil support
🎨 Graphics & Design
(485)
free with in-app purchases
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Crayon Maestro
Crayon Maestro
Crayon Maestro
draw,paint,create art,sketches
Free

This app simulates wax crayon drawing with realistic stroke variations based on fingertip pressure. It offers a dynamic color palette, adjustable drawing parameters, and full Apple Pencil support for creating detailed art and sketches. Pro features like photo tracing are available via a one-time purchase.

Fingertip-based stroke size adjustmentLive parameter changes (color, size, force)Full Apple Pencil support
🎨 Graphics & Design
(227)
free with in-app purchases
10
HuePaint
HuePaint
HuePaint
Art painter:canvas,oil,brushes
Free

Create digital art with realistic brushes and dynamic stroke sizes based on fingertip pressure. Offers a user-friendly interface with customizable tools and supports advanced features like layers and photo tracing.

Live-calculated brushes and strokesDynamic stroke size based on fingertip pressureAdjustable parameters while painting
🎨 Graphics & Design
(164)
free with in-app purchases