Inkpad Libre vs Brushes for Procreate!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inkpad Libre
Create scalable vector illustrations on your iPad with this open-source graphics app. Draw paths, add text, use gradients, and manage layers. Export your work in various formats like SVG, PDF, and PNG.
- Vector illustration drawing
- Paths and Bezier curves
- Text objects with custom fonts
- Gradients and dash patterns
- Layers and grids
- Import photos and SVG
- Export as SVG, PDF, PNG
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The open-source vector graphics app is back! Inkpad allows you to draw vector illustrations on the iPad, with scaleable and editable components that include paths, text, images, gradients, and layers. You can access your drawings from anywhere on your iPad or iCloud Drive, and you can export your drawings as SVG, PDF or PNG. This is a revival of the open-source Inkpad app by Steven Sprang, which lived on the App Store several years ago, and brings it up to date for modern devices and iPadOS versions. Like Steven's original app, the source code is freely available under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 at https://github.com/baburton/Inkpad, where you are welcome to contribute or suggest improvements. Features include: - A pen tool for drawing paths and bezier curves; - Compound paths, masks and groups; - Text objects, with the ability to import your own fonts; - Gradient fills and arbitrary dash patterns in strokes; - Layers and grids; - Import photos or SVG graphics; - Export drawings in several vector and bitmap formats. There have been several spinoffs from Steven's original Inkpad over the years. What makes this app different? It follows Steven's intention for a community project: the source code remains free for you to view, modify and contribute to (under the terms of the Mozilla Public License 2.0), and of course the app remains free for you to use. Enjoy!
Brushes for Procreate!
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.
- 6000+ free brushes
- 1000+ palettes
- 100+ background images
- One-click download
- Customizable downloads
- Lace and floral brushes
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Brushes provide resources such as brushes, palettes, background images, etc. that are needed in Procreate creation. All brushes and palettes can be downloaded for free, free for life. Help you create more excellent paintings. Here you can find many free brushes shared by master teachers, and you can install them with one click. You can also find a variety of beautiful textures and stamps, such as lace brushes , you can easily draw beautiful lace patterns, floral patterns, etc. Here you can find: # More than 6000+ free brushes # Over 1000+ palettes # More than 100 background images #One-click download, free installation User Terms of Service: Sign up as a member, unlock the professional version features, you can customize a combination of downloads and other functions. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Link to terms of use: https://noteable.app/brushes/en/a - Link to Privacy Policy: https://noteable.app/brushes/en/b - Support URL: https://noteable.app/brushes/support - Contact email: support@noteable.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Brushes for Procreate! at 4.6 against Inkpad Libre's 3.6. Brushes for Procreate! also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 59%) and ratings volume (198 vs 25). Inkpad Libre's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Brushes for Procreate! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Inkpad Libre asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brushes for Procreate! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushes for Procreate! has 198 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Inkpad Libre's written reviews are positive against 72% of Brushes for Procreate!'s.
Inkpad Libre ships an update every 2 days, Brushes for Procreate! monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Inkpad Libre | Brushes for Procreate! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (25 ratings) | 4.6 (198 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | 71.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 198 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Burton | 凡 刘 |
Customer experience
Inkpad Libre
Brushes for Procreate!
Bugs and requests
Inkpad Libre
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Brushes for Procreate!
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
3 requests- More brushes of fun characters, ponytails etc.
- More anime brushes
- New brushes added weekly
In-app purchases
Inkpad Libre
No in-app purchases
Brushes for Procreate!
- Monthly membership$4.991 Month
- One Year$19.991 Year
- Permanent vip$34.99
Questions
Is Inkpad Libre free?
Is Brushes for Procreate! free?
Which has better reviews, Inkpad Libre or Brushes for Procreate!?
Do Inkpad Libre or Brushes for Procreate! have ads?
Which is updated more often, Inkpad Libre or Brushes for Procreate!?
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