# BuddyColo vs Artist Brushes for Procreate

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Artist Brushes for Procreate at 2K against BuddyColo's 91. BuddyColo's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuddyColo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Artist Brushes for Procreate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BuddyColo against 4.6 for Artist Brushes for Procreate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Artist Brushes for Procreate has 2K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of BuddyColo's written reviews are positive against 37% of Artist Brushes for Procreate's.

BuddyColo ships an update every 2 weeks, Artist Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuddyColo | Artist Brushes for Procreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddycolo/id1555342177/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artist-brushes-for-procreate/id6498470826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Jezequel](https://appshunter.io/developer/962381871) | [Outlane, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624466681) |

## What reviewers say

### BuddyColo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddycolo/id1555342177)

This app helps you digitally track your art therapy coloring progress. Add your coloring books, log completed pages, and discover new titles to expand your collection. It's a convenient way to manage your creative journey without paper.

**Highlights:** Track coloring progress, Manage coloring book collection, Discover new coloring books, Digital book logging, View progress at a glance

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Year | $12.99 | per year |
| BuddyColo+ 1 Year | $18.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for tracking
- 👍 Great for collection management
- 👍 Useful for statistics
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for discovering new books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent loading issues
- 🐛 App instability
- 🐛 Ads blocking access
- 🐛 Login/connection errors
- 🐛 Data not saving

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot close ads at opening
- App not loading/crashing
- Cannot log in/connect
- Data not saving
- Accidental deletion of pages

**Requested features**

- Allow payment with Russian cards
- Consider double pages for multiple volumes
- Prevent accidental deletion of colored pages
- Add a wishlist feature
- Allow sharing of color palettes


### Artist Brushes for Procreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artist-brushes-for-procreate/id6498470826)

Access a vast library of digital art brushes for Procreate and Procreate Pocket. Explore diverse categories for sketching, painting, lettering, and more, supporting both personal and commercial projects. Enhance your creative workflow with easy installation and immediate use.

**Highlights:** Over 4500 brushes, Compatible with Procreate & Procreate Pocket, Diverse brush categories, Supports commercial use, Easy installation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access: 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access: 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access: 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access: 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access: 1 Week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access: 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access: 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Access: 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Access: 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access: 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app to use
- 🤩 Amazing brushsets
- 💕 Lots of free brushes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Everything is premium
- 🤔 Why so many ads?
- 🤯 Overly expensive subscription
- 😤 Brushes don't even download

**Reported bugs**

- Brushes don't download properly
- App is unusable without subscription

**Requested features**

- Make everything free
- Add more free brushes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuddyColo free?

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

### Is Artist Brushes for Procreate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BuddyColo or Artist Brushes for Procreate?

Artist Brushes for Procreate is rated higher. BuddyColo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Artist Brushes for Procreate averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do BuddyColo or Artist Brushes for Procreate have ads?

Both BuddyColo and Artist Brushes for Procreate show ads.

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

BuddyColo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Artist Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. Most recently, BuddyColo was updated on November 7, 2026 and Artist Brushes for Procreate on November 8, 2026.

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