Comparison

Inkpad Libre vs Tools & Brushes for Procreate

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Tools & Brushes for Procreate

Enhance your digital art with a vast library of brushes, textures, and color palettes for Procreate. Instantly install over 1,000 tools crafted by professional artists to elevate your iPad drawings and designs.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ brushes, textures, and palettes
  • Instant Procreate installation
  • Weekly content updates
  • 100+ starter brushes included
  • Stamps, 3D model kits, and overlays
  • Natural, pressure-sensitive brushes
Features
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Brushes, textures & color palettes for Procreate — 1,000+ tools in one tap. Install any set instantly and start drawing on your iPad in seconds. Rococo supercharges Procreate with watercolor, calligraphy, marker, pencil, grain, stamp & pattern brushes — all crafted by professional artists. Download now and create your next masterpiece today. WHY ROCOCO ■ 100% Procreate-ready – tap Download and the set installs instantly (no ZIPs, no manual imports). ■ Ever-growing library – new watercolor, ink, sketch & texture packs drop weekly and appear in real time. ■ 100+ starter brushes included – start creating with no paywall. ■ Crafted by working artists – every brush feels natural and pressure-sensitive. ■ Smart sections & filters – find “watercolor grain”, “calligraphy nib” or “comic halftone” in seconds. ■ Palettes, stamps & overlays – grab swatches, stencils, textures, 3D model kits and more. BRUSH TYPES & EXTRAS Sketch • Watercolor • Nature • Stamps • Ink • 3D • Eraser Tools • Texture • Coloring Pages • Stickers • Color Palettes • Fur & Hair • Pixel Art • Sketchbooks • Lettering • Line Art • Alphabet Sets HOW IT WORKS ■ Browse or search the style you need. ■ Tap Download — Rococo imports the set directly into Procreate. ■ Start drawing and share your creations with the world. WHY ARTISTS LOVE ROCOCO ■ Trusted by thousands of illustrators & designers worldwide ■ Polished, beginner-friendly interface ■ Weekly content drops to keep inspiration fresh ■ Responsive in-app support when you need it Bring your ideas to life — download Rococo and make Procreate shine brighter than ever. Terms of Use: https://pixagen.io/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://pixagen.io/pages/privacy-policy Note on Compatibility: This app is an independent creation and is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Procreate® or Savage Interactive Pty Ltd. “Procreate” is a registered trademark of Savage Interactive Pty Ltd and is used here solely to indicate compatibility.

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Tools & Brushes for Procreate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tools & Brushes for Procreate at 4.6 against Inkpad Libre's 3.6. Tools & Brushes for Procreate also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 59%) and device support (3 vs 1). Inkpad Libre's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Tools & Brushes for Procreate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Inkpad Libre asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tools & Brushes for Procreate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Inkpad Libre's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tools & Brushes for Procreate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkpad Libre ships an update every 2 days, Tools & Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Inkpad Libre versus Tools & Brushes for Procreate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkpad LibreTools & Brushes for Procreate
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (25 ratings)4.6 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2556 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin BurtonOleg Vaskovskiy

Customer experience

Inkpad Libre

All ratings25 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral15.2%
Negative26.1%

Tools & Brushes for Procreate

All ratings56 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Inkpad Libre

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tools & Brushes for Procreate

Subscriptions4
  • Special Monthly Offer$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Special Yearly Offer$11.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Inkpad Libre free?
Inkpad Libre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tools & Brushes for Procreate free?
Tools & Brushes for Procreate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inkpad Libre or Tools & Brushes for Procreate?
Tools & Brushes for Procreate is rated higher. Inkpad Libre averages 3.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Tools & Brushes for Procreate averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.
Do Inkpad Libre or Tools & Brushes for Procreate have ads?
Neither Inkpad Libre nor Tools & Brushes for Procreate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkpad Libre or Tools & Brushes for Procreate?
Inkpad Libre ships an update every 2 days, and Tools & Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. Most recently, Inkpad Libre was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tools & Brushes for Procreate on October 1, 2026.

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