# Flow vs Brushes for Procreate

The clearest difference is rating: Brushes for Procreate at 4.7 against Flow's 4.1. Brushes for Procreate also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (48% vs 24%). Flow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Brushes for Procreate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brushes for Procreate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.2K and 20K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Flow's written reviews are positive against 48% of Brushes for Procreate's.

Flow ships an update weekly, Brushes for Procreate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow | Brushes for Procreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459/reviews) | **[4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate/id1507750565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 264 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bonobo](https://appshunter.io/developer/666155611) | [Maria Puznaeva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507750564) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-note-taking-and-sketchbook/id1271361459)

Create beautiful notes and drawings with realistic ink and paper. Collaborate on documents in real-time, sketch with customizable tools, and organize your work with infinite width documents and secure cloud syncing.

**Highlights:** Realistic ink and paper drawing, Infinite width documents, Real-time collaboration, Customizable drawing tools, Secure cloud syncing, Apple Pencil support, Export images and timelapse videos

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent drawing tools and interface
- 🎨 Customizable pens and colors
- 📝 Great for note-taking and sketching
- 🌟 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Helpful developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model not preferred by some users
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🔄 Occasional performance issues and crashes
- 📁 Lacking file management and organization features
- 🔍 Unclear trial period and subscription details

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Eraser tool not functioning as expected
- Scrolling and zooming issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add vertical scrolling option
- Improve line smoothing and anti-aliasing
- Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
- Integrate text input and handwriting recognition
- Enhance export and sharing capabilities


### Brushes for Procreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate/id1507750565)

Access a vast library of over 3855 professional-quality brushes, fonts, textures, and more for Procreate. Enhance your digital art with easy one-click installation and new content added weekly. Create stunning artwork for commercial use.

**Highlights:** 3855+ Procreate brushes, Easy 1-click install, New content weekly, Fonts, textures, stickers, 3D models and palettes, Video tutorials, Commercial usage allowed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushes for Procreate & Pocket | $9.99 | per month |
| Become Procreator with Brushes | $19.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Subscription - Sale | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Months Subscription | $37.99 | per year |
| 试用有限优惠 | $37.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creative possibilities
- ⭐ Helpful and convenient
- 🤯 Lots of brushes to choose from
- 👍 Great layout
- 🤩 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to find free brushes
- 🤮 Horrible app experience
- 🤯 Overwhelming premium content
- 🐛 Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Brushes not importing properly to Procreate
- App freezing when trying to download brushes
- Subscription issues and unable to cancel

**Requested features**

- Add a free brush filter
- Improve brush categorization
- Offer more free brushes
- Allow purchasing individual brush packs
- Improve brush previews


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow free?

Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brushes for Procreate free?

Brushes for Procreate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow or Brushes for Procreate?

Brushes for Procreate is rated higher. Flow averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Brushes for Procreate averages 4.7 from 20K ratings.

### Do Flow or Brushes for Procreate have ads?

Neither Flow nor Brushes for Procreate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flow or Brushes for Procreate?

Flow ships an update weekly, and Brushes for Procreate every 2 months. Most recently, Flow was updated on October 20, 2026 and Brushes for Procreate on October 21, 2026.

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