# Tayasui Calligraphy vs Brushes for Procreate!

The clearest difference is monetization model: Brushes for Procreate! at free with in-app purchases against Tayasui Calligraphy's subscription. Brushes for Procreate! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (72% vs 57%). Tayasui Calligraphy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tayasui Calligraphy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Brushes for Procreate! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brushes for Procreate! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 197 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Tayasui Calligraphy's written reviews are positive against 72% of Brushes for Procreate!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tayasui Calligraphy | Brushes for Procreate! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-calligraphy-cursive/id1480868354/reviews) | **[4.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate/id6444915222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 131 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [凡 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724679034) |

## What reviewers say

### Tayasui Calligraphy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-calligraphy-cursive/id1480868354)

Create beautiful calligraphy with realistic ink pens and brushes on your device. This app offers precise customization of drawing tools and an intuitive interface for elegant line work. Optimized for stylus input, it provides a smooth and detailed artistic experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic ink pens and brushes, Customizable tool settings, Intuitive and minimal interface, Optimized for stylus input, Elegant line and curve drawing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and simple design
- ✍️ Realistic ink simulation
- 🎨 Great for calligraphy and sketching
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌟 High-quality art app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Shift to subscription model
- 🔒 Features locked behind subscription
- 💰 Previously purchased features now paid
- 👎 Unnatural UI
- 😩 Useless without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Accidentally undoing when moving canvas
- App freezes with an error
- Default pen size is impractically large
- Difficulty panning without accidentally undoing
- No way to configure pen to only write

**Requested features**

- Add photos/files for tracing
- Turn off gestures
- Resize canvas
- Import image as a layer or background
- Select, move, copy & paste letterforms


### Brushes for Procreate!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate/id6444915222)

Access over 6000 free brushes, palettes, and background images to enhance your digital art creations. Easily install resources with a single click and explore a variety of textures and stamps for detailed artwork. Unlock advanced features through a subscription for a more customized experience.

**Highlights:** 6000+ free brushes, 1000+ palettes, 100+ background images, One-click download, Customizable downloads, Lace and floral brushes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Permanent vip | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Free selection of brushes
- 🎨 Great brushes for portraits
- 🌟 Huge selection of high-quality brushes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💯 Truly gives free brushes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Requires watching ads
- 🚫 Missing downloads after subscription ends
- ❌ Won't let out of subscription page
- 💳 No access without card & subscription
- 💸 Most brushes behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Downloads gone after subscription ended
- Cannot get out of subscription page
- Cannot get paywall away
- Cannot open app due to invasive subscription menu
- Doesn't show new brushes weekly

**Requested features**

- More brushes of fun characters, ponytails etc.
- More anime brushes
- New brushes added weekly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tayasui Calligraphy free?

Tayasui Calligraphy 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, Tayasui Calligraphy or Brushes for Procreate!?

Brushes for Procreate! is rated higher. Tayasui Calligraphy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Brushes for Procreate! averages 4.6 from 197 ratings.

### Do Tayasui Calligraphy or Brushes for Procreate! have ads?

Both Tayasui Calligraphy and Brushes for Procreate! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tayasui Calligraphy or Brushes for Procreate!?

Tayasui Calligraphy ships an update monthly, and Brushes for Procreate! monthly. Most recently, Tayasui Calligraphy was updated on September 26, 2026 and Brushes for Procreate! on September 26, 2026.

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