# Tools for Procreate vs DrawBuddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tools for Procreate at free with in-app purchases against DrawBuddy's subscription. Tools for Procreate also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 479) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tools for Procreate sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and DrawBuddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tools for Procreate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tools for Procreate has 16K ratings behind it against 479, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Tools for Procreate's written reviews are positive against 19% of DrawBuddy's.

Tools for Procreate ships an update weekly, DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tools for Procreate | DrawBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-procreate/id1559271447/reviews)** | [4.4 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 479 |
| Positive reviews | **23.8% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 143 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tools Products FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549858533) | [Bohdan Hlushko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622883946) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tools Premium - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tools for Procreate Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Premium Sound - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Sound - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sale Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Tools Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annually Special Offer | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access to Tools | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium - Annually | $44.99 | per year |
| Brushes for Procreate | $44.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Tools 1 Conversion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tools 1 Conversion | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Selected Challenge | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI References 10 Requests | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tools Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | 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


### DrawBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawbuddy-how-to-draw/id6445878162)

Learn to draw with step-by-step tutorials and guides designed for artists of all levels. Enhance your digital art skills using Apple Pencil with a variety of drawing categories. Practice on the go with quick draw options and create masterpieces.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing tutorials, Digital art creation, Apple Pencil support, Quick draw practice, Multiple drawing categories, Skill enhancement for beginners and professionals

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Three month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing drawings
- 👍 Good app for drawing
- 👍 Great app potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for basic features
- 💰 Free trial issues
- 💰 Unexpected charges
- 💰 App not free
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Video not playing during free trial
- Payment pop-ups prevent drawing
- Charged full month instead of trial

**Requested features**

- More drawing options
- More pictures/drawings
- Make the app free
- Add pencil tool back


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tools for Procreate free?

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

### Is DrawBuddy free?

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

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

Tools for Procreate is rated higher. Tools for Procreate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while DrawBuddy averages 4.4 from 479 ratings.

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

Neither Tools for Procreate nor DrawBuddy shows ads.

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

Tools for Procreate ships an update weekly, and DrawBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tools for Procreate was updated on September 25, 2026 and DrawBuddy on September 23, 2026.

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