# PicCandy vs Tools for Procreate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicCandy at 100% against Tools for Procreate's 24%. PicCandy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). Tools for Procreate's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicCandy sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tools for Procreate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicCandy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tools for Procreate has 17K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PicCandy's written reviews are positive against 24% of Tools for Procreate's.

PicCandy ships an update every 11 days, Tools for Procreate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicCandy | Tools for Procreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccandy-cute-doodles-fonts/id1548842909/reviews)** | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-procreate/id1559271447/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 23.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alphabet Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547055830) | [Tools Products FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549858533) |

## What reviewers say

### PicCandy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccandy-cute-doodles-fonts/id1548842909)

Easily add cute doodles, beautiful fonts, and custom artwork to your photos. Transform your images with unique overlays and filters to express your creativity and share your designs with a global community.

**Highlights:** Add custom doodles and handwriting as stickers, Import artwork from the web, Access to a large collection of free, daily updated overlays, Use any font from the web, Apply subtle brightening and retro filters, Bokeh and light leak effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Colors +Color Wheel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Glitters & Watercolors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO Pack: Unlock ALL Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Tools for Procreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-procreate/id1559271447)

This app provides a comprehensive toolkit for Procreate users, offering a vast collection of brushes, fonts, 3D models, and design assets. Enhance your digital art with one-tap installation of unique brushes, AI-generated references, and curated color palettes. Elevate your illustrations and creative projects with professional-grade tools.

**Highlights:** 120+ handmade Procreate brushes, AI-generated art references, Curated color palettes, Unique fonts for Procreate, Digital fashion and stickers, 3D models and textures, AI soundscapes for focus

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tools Premium - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Get 3k+ Brushes for Procreate | $9.99 | per month |
| Tools for Procreate Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Tools Premium - 3 Months | $12.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Sale Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Tools Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annually Special Offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium - Annually | $44.99 | per year |
| Brushes for Procreate | $44.99 | per year |
| Tools 1 Conversion | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Lots of brushes and tools
- 🎨 Helpful for digital art
- 💻 Works well with Procreate
- 🤩 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Everything is behind a paywall
- 🙄 Subscription model is expensive
- 🤔 Unclear what's free vs premium
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤷‍♀️ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Brushes won't install properly
- App crashes when trying to access content
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- More free brushes and tools
- Better search and organization
- Ability to create and share custom brushes
- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicCandy free?

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

### Is Tools for Procreate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicCandy or Tools for Procreate?

PicCandy is rated higher. PicCandy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Tools for Procreate averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do PicCandy or Tools for Procreate have ads?

Neither PicCandy nor Tools for Procreate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicCandy or Tools for Procreate?

PicCandy ships an update every 11 days, and Tools for Procreate weekly. Most recently, PicCandy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tools for Procreate on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*