Comparison

Repaper Studio for tablet vs Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Repaper Studio for tablet

Create drawings, sketches, and notes on your tablet. This app offers layer management, diverse brushes, image import, and export options to various formats including video. It's designed to work with specific hardware devices.

Highlights
  • Layer management
  • Multiple brush types
  • Image import
  • Export to JPEG, PNG, PSD, SVG
  • MP4 video export
  • Social media sharing
  • Graphic tablet mode
Features
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The Repaper Studio app is a drawing application that can go everywhere with you to bring your pen and paper ideas and creations to life. Layer management, various different brushes, image import, export to JPEG, PNG, PSD, SVG and MP4 (video format), and sharing on social networks. This application has been developed to work with the iskn Repaper and Slate devices. Minimum requirements TABLET* iPad Air (1st generation) iPad mini (4th generation) iPad (4th generation) iPad Pro (1st generation) SMARTPHONE* iPhone 6 *Bluetooth(R) Low Energy 4.0 See the full range of compatible devices at iskn.co/compatibility Brush palette - pen - pencil - wedge nib felt pen - marker - chalk - airbrush - eraser You can configure each one as required (by thickness, opacity, line smoothing, colors from the RGB palette or eyedropper tool). Layer management From sketch to final version, break down your work and create up to 10 layers in Repaper Studio. Organize and manage multiple layers, group them, rename them or change the stacking order for perfect results. Importing and exporting of images Import your images or photos and transform them in Repaper Studio. For even more features, you can export your creations to other softwares in JPEG, PNG, PSD, or SVG format. Your creation in video format Watch a time-lapse video of your creation (in MP4) or share to your social networks. It is also a graphic tablet Fans of digital media can use it in graphic tablet mode. With Repaper Stylus or The Tip, edit and enhance your creations with your favorite software, on your PC or Mac.

About

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Transform your iPad into a professional wireless drawing tablet for demanding creative work. Enjoy customizable workspaces, gesture shortcuts, and high-speed connectivity for efficient digital art creation on Mac and PC.

Highlights
  • Wireless or USB connectivity
  • Customizable gesture shortcuts
  • Keyboard support
  • Pressure curve customization
  • Second display functionality
  • Optimized for Apple Pencil
Features
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Go beyond a drawing tablet with Astropad Studio. Start a free 14-day trial today! Astropad Studio is the ultimate wireless drawing tablet, designed for the most demanding creative work. With complete workspace customization, Studio allows artists to work faster and more efficiently, with the freedom to work in the studio, at home, or on-the-go. Built for creative professionals with features like: · Wifi or USB connectivity · Built in 2nd display · Crystal clear & ultra-fast · Gesture shortcut customization · Keyboard support · Customizable pressure curves · Magic Gestures: Create your own gesture shortcuts with touch-Pencil combinations · Shortcut Sets: Sidebar shortcuts automatically adapt to match whatever Mac app you’re working in · Unlimited upgrades · Works on Mac and PC $14.99 monthly or $79.99 annually ___ STREAMLINED PRODUCTIVITY · Pinch to Zoom: Pinch to zoom and pan in Mac or PC Apps · Liquid Extreme: Up to 5x faster than baseline Liquid · Wifi & USB: Use your iPad as a drawing tablet plugged in or wirelessly · Keyboard Support: Access our built-in keyboard or use your own Bluetooth keyboard · Velocity Control: Analyzes network conditions dozens of times per second to balance image quality and latency COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION · Magic Gestures: Create your own gesture shortcuts with touch-Pencil combinations · Shortcut Sets: Sidebar shortcuts automatically adapt to match whatever Mac app you’re working in BUILT FOR CREATIVES · Apple Pencil Optimized: Designed exclusively for the precision of Apple Pencil · Color Corrected: True to your source material with color corrected output and retina resolution ___ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS · Mac: OS X 10.14 or later · PC: Windows 10 64-bit, build 1809 or later · iPad iOS 13.1 or later: iPad Mini 4 (2015+), iPad Air (2014+), iPad Pro (2016+), iPad 5th generation (2017+) · Optimized for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil SUBSCRIPTION TERMS · $14.99 monthly or $79.99 annually · Price may vary by location. ___ Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card using your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. ___ MORE RESOURCES Download the free desktop companion app: astropad.com/downloads FAQ: astropad.com/faq Support: support@astropad.com Twitter: @astropad Instagram: @astropadco Facebook: facebook.com/astropadco ___ Privacy Policy: http://astropad.com/studio/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://astropad.com/studio/terms.html

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Repaper Studio for tablet at none against Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet's 3. Repaper Studio for tablet also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13). Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 29%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Repaper Studio for tablet asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repaper Studio for tablet ships an update every 3 weeks, Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Repaper Studio for tablet versus Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepaper Studio for tabletAstropad Studio Drawing Tablet
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews46.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADVANCED MAGNETIC INTERACTION, AMIAstro HQ

Customer experience

Repaper Studio for tablet

Written reviews28 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.7%

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

All ratings3,772 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews606 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.4%

Bugs and requests

Repaper Studio for tablet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and disconnects
  • Compatibility issues with certain apps
  • Unresponsive or glitchy input

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to use iPad as a secondary display
  • More affordable one-time purchase option
  • Improved stability and performance

In-app purchases

None

Repaper Studio for tablet

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Astropad Studio Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Repaper Studio for tablet free?
Repaper Studio for tablet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet free?
Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Repaper Studio for tablet or Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet have ads?
Neither Repaper Studio for tablet nor Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repaper Studio for tablet or Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet?
Repaper Studio for tablet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet every 3 months. Most recently, Repaper Studio for tablet was updated on October 13, 2026 and Astropad Studio Drawing Tablet on October 16, 2026.

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