Zen Brush 3

Zen Brush 3

Freely draw beautiful zen art.

55 ratings
116 reviews
#30 in paid Graphics & Design
🎬 Entertainment
🎨 Graphics & Design
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2020
  • May 14, 2026
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About

This app allows users to create beautiful East Asian ink art, including calligraphy and painting. It simulates an ink brush with adjustable water and color features, offering a rich expressive range for both beginners and experienced artists. Easily share and edit your creations with various export options and background templates.

Simulated 3D ink brush drawing
Adjustable water and color effects
Layer functionality for flexible editing
Import photos for tracing or backgrounds
Rich background and paper templates
Export to JPEG, PNG, and transparent PNG
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What's New in Zen Brush 3

1.19.1

May 14, 2026

- Fixed a bug in version 1.19 where stylus tilt orientation was reversed. Version 1.19 - Fixed a bug where the ink layer's "Erase All" button did not work. - Fixed a bug where already drawn ink sometimes became dark after changing the canvas resolution. - Minor bug fixes.

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This app dropped -2 positions in Graphics & Design chart.

Last updated on July 27, 2026.

User reviews

は?

意味がわからない。止め跳ね払いが全く効かない。純正Apple pencilを使ってますが線の太さもずっと同じ。筆圧設定など全く意味無し。え?どういうこと?マッキーで書いてるのかと思うほど。しんにょうの右払いなんて笑っちゃうマジでマッキーですか?笑

Fun

I love this art app because it’s focused on eastern old world artist tools in water color on different mediums. I find it sometimes difficult to remember how to navigate off a current project & begin a new one as it is not obviously evident how to close one project & open a fresh page. For this I will give it a 3 star rating.
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I dont get it. Zen2 was great. Then they did 3 and its terrible. They also seem to have 0 support and has this been abandoned? I think unfortunately they’ve just taking in money on the reputation of 2 and created 3 just to look as if they’re doing something. 3 is garbage. Going back to 2.

Super Fun

Delightful tool to practice, experiment and imagine with - using it is a vast improvement over doom scrolling.

筆の感じは好きだが。とにかく他のアプリで勉強して欲しい

2の方が筆の感じが好き。カラーが選べるようになったのは嬉しい。

しかしもう少し、ユーザーに寄り添った作りにして欲しい。1のアンドゥ無しの頃から比べるとマシだが。
操作法が独特すぎる。
レイヤーの扱い方が分からない。

製作側の自己満足だけでなく、もっと他のアプリを勉強して欲しい。

ユーザーがどういう操作法、機能を望んでいるのかとか。

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes when setting maximum resolution

Bug

Crashes when adding layers or importing images

Bug

Crashes during high-resolution JPEG export

Bug

iPad Pro M2 overheating and battery drain

Bug

Apple Pencil input not recognized

Bug

Finger pressure detection not working

Bug

Brush lag and motion prediction issues

Bug

Dithering too large at default resolution

Bug

Support link returns blank screen

Bug

Cannot delete saved works

Bug

Import from Zen Brush 2 not functional

Bug

iMessage function removed without explanation

Bug

App closed unexpectedly with PSOFT MOBILE message

Bug

Pressure sensitivity inconsistent across devices

Bug

Requested Features

23 requests

Canvas rotation with two-finger gestures

Feature

Increased undo/redo levels (more than 5)

Feature

Grid or guide line display for practice

Feature

Custom color wheel/palette picker

Feature

Instant erase without animations

Feature

Larger grid options for quadrant practice

Feature

Brush size slider with fine-grained control

Feature

Drawing correction/smoothing adjustment

Feature

Layer blending modes (multiply, etc.)

Feature

High DPI and vector export options

Feature

Sketch import for tracing/reference

Feature

Text tool with adjustable sizing

Feature

Cross-device cloud synchronization

Feature

Trial/demo period before purchase

Feature

Subscription model with regular updates instead of new app versions

Feature

Larger UI elements and palette buttons

Feature

Tutorial or guided introduction

Feature

Gold and silver color options

Feature

Batch character/kanji saving and arrangement

Feature

Community sharing feature or official gallery

Feature

Customizable drawing correction levels

Feature

Disable finger optimizations for stylus users

Feature

Motion prediction control for faster strokes

Feature

FAQ

What is Zen Brush 3?

Zen Brush 3 is a drawing application designed to emulate the aesthetic and expressive qualities of East Asian ink brushes. It allows users to create calligraphy, ink paintings, and other forms of Zen art with a focus on natural brush strokes and color blending.

What are the key features of Zen Brush 3?

Key features include a drawing system that simulates a 3D ink brush, adjustable water and color effects for varied expressions, layer functionality for editing, the ability to import photos as backgrounds or for tracing, and a wide selection of background and paper templates. It also offers export options in JPEG, PNG, and transparent PNG formats.

How much does Zen Brush 3 cost?

Zen Brush 3 is a paid application. The specific price can be found on the app store listing for your device. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What devices is Zen Brush 3 compatible with?

The app supports Apple Pencil (1st and 2nd generation) and 3D Touch where available. It also offers adjustable brush and tilt sensitivity with supported styluses. Higher canvas resolutions may not work on devices with lower specifications.

Who is Zen Brush 3 for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to create beautiful East Asian ink art, including calligraphy and painting. It's suitable for both beginners who want to easily create art and experienced artists looking for a digital tool with rich expressiveness.