# Realistic Paint Studio — Drawing, Watercolor, Oil paint

> Digital art software simulating traditional drawing and painting tools with realistic effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksandr Komarov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realistic-paint-studio/id1529593385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksandr Komarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529593777)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: $11.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 735 App Store ratings · 343 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1005 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realistic-paint-studio/id1529593385/reviews.md

## What is Realistic Paint Studio?

Realistic Paint Studio is a unique digital art software. The program combines the simplicity of traditional tools and pioneering innovations in digital art.

No special education is required to work in Realistic Paint Studio. The interface is designed to show a familiar art station with real paper, brushes, pencils, pens, and markers, etc. instead of a complicated and hard-to-understand graphic editor.

With Realistic Paint Studio you will forget that you are using a digital editor, being completely absorbed in the art process!

Easy-to-use, yet powerful engine allows to draw and paint in any desirable style!


- "Realistic color" - Unique color engine!

- 3 creative styles: Drawing, Watercolor, Oil Painting

"Realistic brushes" carefully designed to convey all the nuances of real brushes, pencils, pens, markers, etc.

- “Realistic showcase” - You can instantly have a look at your picture within a beautiful scene


- “Realistic Canvases” - 15 types of sketchbooks, paper sheets, and canvases with 45 different textures scanned from real materials.

- “Realistic palettes” - Most of the brushes have their own palette's presets.

- “Live demonstration” - Instant demonstration of drawing methods for the selected tool

- Live liquid watercolor drops

- Step by step tutorials

- Сoloring with the edge control function

## Key features

- Realistic color engine
- Drawing, Watercolor, Oil Painting styles
- Realistic brushes and tools
- Realistic canvases with diverse textures
- Live demonstration of drawing methods
- Step-by-step tutorials

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $11.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artistic brush | Free | one-time |
| Mechanical pen | Free | one-time |
| Glitz pen | Free | one-time |
| Glass pen | Free | one-time |
| Fountain pen | Free | one-time |
| Calligraphy brush | Free | one-time |
| Hieroglyph brush | Free | one-time |
| Diamond brush | Free | one-time |
| Album with six color sheets | Free | one-time |
| All brushes from the VIP box | Free | one-time |
| Dragon brush | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal brush | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Realistic Paint Studio?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Realistic and immersive painting experience
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Excellent brush dynamics and color blending
- 🎨 Wide variety of traditional media tools
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing presentation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Limited export options (no PSD, no transparent background)
- 🔒 Restricted canvas size and resolution
- 🔒 Lack of customization for brushes and tools

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when using the camera feature
- Inconsistent behavior with the undo/redo function
- Issues with the color mixing in the palette
- Delayed response and lag when using Apple Pencil

**Most requested features**

- Add support for PSD export with layers
- Implement canvas rotation and resizing options
- Allow for more brush customization and pressure sensitivity
- Improve color picker and palette functionality
- Introduce a simple, distraction-free canvas mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 343)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realistic-paint-studio/id1529593385/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dream Come True

*2026-05-31, version 2.12*

Realistic is an amazing art app that allows the user to experiment with traditional art tool without the traditional mess and cost of physical supplies.  The developer has given the art community a valuable tool.  The app is intuitive and easy to learn.  I appreciate the ability to have realistic parameters that keep the experience challenging yet rewarding.  I look forward to future improvements and creating more beautiful art.

### 5/5 — Speaks to artists

*2026-05-14, version 2.12*

I started using this app years ago and I immediately felt a connection. It speaks to the artist in me. It feels like real organic media it looks like real organic media. It doesn’t rely on aI or fancy filters or cloning tools. It just forces one to be creative and i appreciate that. Imagine employing the Eufy Make E1 printer to print works done in this app and actually printing raised textured brush strokes.  How cool is that?

### 5/5 — Impressed

*2026-04-01, version 2.12*

I’ve only just started to use this program, but I’m really impressed with how realistic the tools are. It’s super easy to pick up and use. Well worth the purchase.

### 5/5 — Please Keep Updating!!

*2025-12-24, version 2.11*

Very very happy to see the app finally being updated again; I’m wondering if there are any plans for adding more tools/brushes? Thank you for your hard work!

### 4/5 — Great app

*2025-11-29, version 2.10*

It's great but there is some issues:
1. I'm using it on ipad pro m4 but using some tools (especially when brush size is big) make the app laggy.
2. Apple pencil's barrel roll doesn't work.
3. There isn't a option to draw smooth lines. In most of the time lines are jittery.

### 5/5 — Wish more apps learned from Realistic

*2025-11-20, version 2.10*

Writing this review makes me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because I feel that Realistic is my artistic home. Anyone who craves the analog experience and wonder and the predictable happy accidents of physical media will instantly connect. However, this app isn’t as loud as other offers like Procreate and goes under the radar in a way that is almost unforgivable. This app encourages you to find artistic solutions to your art without depending on Liquefy, Layer Masks, or other shortcuts. It teaches and entertains you, improving your artistic eye. It is a gem that I hope developers never abandon. I am writing this because today they released an update and I was very happy that it got some love. PS: This app was a bit punishing on my old 2018 iPad Pro but still perfectly useful. I’m using an M4 mainly now but the 2018 is still a beast.

### 5/5 — Exceptional brush engine

*2025-11-19, version 2.10*

It’s truly astonishing how good this app mimics your drawing and painting tools. I must admit I was hoping for an update because I was feeling it’s a shame such a powerful app to be left behind. Thank you to the developer for the update. This app it’s truly unique. Even among other popular ones in the market it outperforms most of them. Would be great to keep it going and updated. I’m sure many new users will find it very unique, if not superior compared to others.

### 3/5 — Circle tool problem

*2025-11-19, version 2.10*

Thank you for finally updating the app to support Apple Pencil Pro hover. There is a problem with the compass (circle tool)— when I try to move the circle guide it snaps back to the center. And trying to change to an ellipse doesn’t stay, it snaps back to a circle.

### 5/5 — Genial

*2025-10-06, version 2.00*

Tolle Zeichnen App. Da macht das malen mit Stift oder dem Finger viel Spaß. Funktioniert alles wunderbar auf dem iPad Pro. Dankeschön.

### 3/5 — Giao diện đẹp

*2025-10-02, version 2.00*

Giao diện đẹp nhưng cần phải nâng cấp nhiều, với giá này so với các app khác không thấy đáng giá lắm. Cọ vẽ không mượt. Khó sửa dụng. Nên chọn art set 4 vẫn hơn. Cùng giá tiền nhưng bên kia tiện ích hơn nhiều

## Frequently asked questions about Realistic Paint Studio

### What is Realistic Paint Studio?

Realistic Paint Studio is a digital art software designed to mimic the experience of traditional art tools. It offers a user-friendly interface that feels like a real art station, allowing users to draw and paint using realistic brushes, pencils, pens, and markers.

### What art styles can I create with this app?

The app supports three creative styles: Drawing, Watercolor, and Oil Painting. It features a unique color engine and realistic brushes meticulously designed to replicate the nuances of their real-world counterparts, enabling diverse artistic expressions.

### Is Realistic Paint Studio free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a core set of features. However, it includes in-app purchases, suggesting that additional tools, brushes, canvases, or styles may be available for purchase to enhance the user's creative capabilities.

### What kind of canvases and textures are available?

Realistic Paint Studio provides 15 types of sketchbooks, paper sheets, and canvases. These are enhanced with 45 different textures that have been scanned from real materials, offering a tactile and authentic feel to your digital artwork.

### Does the app offer any learning resources?

Yes, the app includes step-by-step tutorials to guide users through various techniques and features. It also offers live demonstrations for selected tools, providing instant visual feedback on drawing methods and helping users learn as they create.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12 — 2026-02-20

Minor fixes for Apple Pencil hover behavior

### 2.11 — 2025-12-13

- Minor fix for Apple Pencil behavior on some iPad Pro models

### 2.10 — 2025-11-19

- Added support for Apple Pencil Hover.
(For continuous brush preview, enable “Show Brush Outline” in Menu → Settings.)

- Added support for Apple Pencil Double Tap.

- Added an option to increase the maximum brush size.
(Menu → Max Brush Size Multiplier)

- Enhanced the Circle Ruler Tool with a new controller for creating ellipses.

- Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 2.00 — 2021-10-01

- An ability to record time-lapse video added.  Video recording is enabled by default and is worked automatically.
- Added a collection of anti-stress coloring with the edge control function.
- The reference window added. (You can open the window via Settings->Show reference)
- The reference layer now works like a regular layer - you are able to: draw, pick color, etc.

### 1.201 — 2020-11-18

Hotfix (Fixed export of large canvases)

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