Procreate

Procreate

Sketch. Paint. Create.

50K ratings
3193 reviews
#87 in paid Graphics & Design
📊 Productivity
🎨 Graphics & Design
$12.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 16, 2011
  • July 27, 2026
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This app provides a comprehensive digital art studio for iPad, offering tools for sketching, painting, illustration, and animation. It features a vast brush library, advanced layering, color management, and precision design tools for creative professionals and aspiring artists.

Hundreds of handmade brushes
Advanced layer system
High resolution canvases
3D Painting with Lighting Studio
Frame-by-frame animation
Precision design tools
Continuous auto-save
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What's New in Procreate

5.4.12

July 27, 2026

This update includes some small, but highly requested features! Eyedropper can pick colours exclusively from the active layer, and you can select all layers then duplicate, share, and merge them all at once. We've also fixed an issue where pinching to zoom could stop working when using Apple Pencil Pro squeeze. ¡Bienvenidos amigos de Latino América! Procreate is now a better experience for Spanish speakers, supporting both Spanish from Spain and Spanish from Latin America. Eyedropper active layer Tap with a second finger while you are picking colours to toggle between sampling from your current layer and the whole canvas. You can pick colours from a layer even if the pixels are behind something else. Multiple layer actions Swipe right on all the layers you like the look of, and tap on the Layers title to get some new options. In addition to grouping and deleting in bulk, you can now merge, duplicate and share. You can also Select All and do all those things to all your layers. There's also a bunch of high value fixes for: - brushes duplicating themselves. - transforming layer masks. - improving the end of stroke on devices with hover. - content deleting after undoing layer merges and then moving layers. Did you know in Gesture Controls under Eyedropper toggling on Apple Pencil squeeze means you can pick colours without ever touching the screen?

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Last updated on August 30, 2026.

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User reviews

A Tool I Can Usr

A bit difficult with touch controls on a tablet but definitely useful and gets the job done.

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I keep seeing reviews like omg so good but I can’t even figure out how to select a brut

BEST ART APP EVER! 🎨

Also , none of this is a complaint , but there may be a few small suggestions! Ok , I LOVE procreate and it was actually the frost app I downloaded on Christmas Day when I got my new iPad! I can’t remember if it cost money or not , but if it did it was so worth it. The drawing abilities are so smooth , and you can have every colour and so much more! Though one thing that annoys me is that I wish there were more reference slots so you don’t have to keep changing your references but other than that this is the best art app ever , the fact you can make animations and it comes with NO ADVERTS is insane to me as I hate drawing apps with ads , but before I keep yapping on and on about the greatness of the app, I’m probably gonna leave it here! I would be thrilled for procreate to respond to this ( and if you do hello I love your app! ) because I know other people in the reviews community want more reference slots and I want to be added to the vote , but bye! Honest 5 stars. ✨
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Best drawing app for young and elderly artists! One thing tho

I love this drawing app, it’s so perfect! I use it for content creation and it’s definitely worth the money. I have tried other apps such as ibis paint, but it is not very good in my opinion. I always come back to you all! Thank you for making such an easy and fun app! But.. there is one thing!! When i make an ellipse or circle and then draw after it before pressing the undo button, it returns to the un-edited circle/ellipse i made. I end up erasing it, and maybe i’m just lazy but i think it could be fixed! It’s not a huge deal though, amazing app overall!💚
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Random line glitches

Over all a good app that I’ve been using since the start of my art career. Randomly though it will decide that it’s going to be sensitive to every touch and random thing, the lines start glitching across the canvas and leaving a ton of dots. This is something that doesn’t happen with other applications. Usually it goes away fast but recently it’s been getting worse. It is a common issue that I see a lot of people discuss. Be aware of that part. It is genuinely such an annoying issue that I can’t give this app any higher of a rating.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Random freezing and crashes, especially after recent updates

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Issues with the fill bucket tool not working as expected

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Problems with exporting animations and preserving the animation quality

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Requested Features

4 requests

Implement a proper stroke stabilizer and shape tools

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Add the ability to import audio and sync animations to audio

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Improve the fill bucket tool to work across layers

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Introduce a folder system for better organization of artworks

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FAQ

What is Procreate used for?

Procreate is a powerful digital art application designed for iPad. It allows users to create expressive sketches, rich paintings, detailed illustrations, and even simple animations. It's equipped with a vast array of brushes, advanced layering capabilities, and precision tools to facilitate a complete art studio experience on the go.

What are the key features of Procreate?

Key features include hundreds of customizable brushes, an advanced layer system with masks and groups, high-resolution canvases up to 16k, 3D painting with a Lighting Studio, frame-by-frame animation tools, and precision design guides. It also boasts a smooth and responsive interface optimized for Apple Pencil and continuous auto-save to prevent data loss.

How much does Procreate cost?

Procreate is a one-time purchase application. The price is a single upfront payment, and there are no subscription fees or recurring costs associated with using the app. This makes it a cost-effective solution for artists looking for professional-grade tools.

What devices is Procreate compatible with?

Procreate is exclusively designed for the iPad and is optimized for use with the Apple Pencil. It leverages the power and touch interface of the iPad to provide a seamless and intuitive digital art creation experience. It is not available on other platforms like iPhone or desktop computers.

Can I import brushes into Procreate?

Yes, Procreate allows users to import custom brushes. You can import brushes created in other software, including Adobe® Photoshop® brushes, and use them within Procreate. The app also offers a robust Brush Studio with over 100 customizable settings to create your own unique brushes.