Procreate

Procreate

Sketch. Paint. Create.

51K ratings
3389 reviews
#84 in paid Graphics & Design
📊 Productivity
🎨 Graphics & Design
$12.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 16, 2011
  • September 18, 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

5.4.14

September 18, 2026

This compatibility update helps you get the best out of Procreate on every supported device and operating system version.

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The app has maintained its position at 84 recently.

Last updated on October 10, 2026.

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User reviews

Really good drawing app

(I got procreate 3 months ago and I already made so many good drawings the brushes are really good 👍 and if you are looking for a drawing app procreate is perfect 🤩 I was just wondering if you had a way to show were your outlines are just as I young young young young drawer it would help me but you don’t need that anyway great app) I am very sorry about my old rating I made a lot of mistakes very sorry but what I was trying to say was the it’s a great app really recommend it and my suggestion is a way to mark your out line if you think is a bad idea I would not mind just my idea
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Brush Management is awful

I love Procreate but it’s getting to be more of a frustration than a joy to use. The brush library preview is way too big and if you have your brushes organized in a “A to Z” libraries it’s a lot of scrolling to pick between brushes. There is no quick switch between brush libraries. You have to copy, drag and drop them to a new set which takes up more space on your ipad and it doesn’t save your changes to the original brushes. There is no organization for swatches either. There is no way to stack or archive them for easy access later. The layers and brush panels can’t be moved and they cover your drawing making it hard to see your artwork. I can’t even read the labels on my layers because half the text disappears(I write out color codes and brush names on every layer).

Honestly, I feel that while Procreate is a great drawing app it is seriously behind other drawing programs in terms of brush management and asset organization. The devs took forever to get us a simple search bar for brushes so who knows if they will ever catch up to their competitors.
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Great app!

This is actually a great app for beginners there is not much that’s really confusing about it but it’s advanced feature can be tricky but you can easily google it and drawing is smooth

Dang!

I love art so much but i wish there was.a 3d modeling mode.

The color

What happened to the colors on the graph when you need to pick out a color. My app they have glitched or something the colors where supposed to be the same color family like instance red shouldn’t be blending into orange. It happens to all the colors. Please fix this procreate… I use to love it

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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.