# Tools for Procreate vs Artist Brushes for Procreate

The clearest difference is ads: Tools for Procreate at none against Artist Brushes for Procreate's shown. Tools for Procreate also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 1.9K) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Artist Brushes for Procreate's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 24%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 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 — 4.6 for Tools for Procreate against 4.6 for Artist Brushes for Procreate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tools for Procreate has 16K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Tools for Procreate's written reviews are positive against 40% of Artist Brushes for Procreate's.

Tools for Procreate ships an update weekly, Artist Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tools for Procreate | Artist Brushes for Procreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-procreate/id1559271447/reviews) | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artist-brushes-for-procreate/id6498470826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tools Products FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549858533) | [Outlane, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624466681) |

## 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


### Artist Brushes for Procreate

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

Expand your digital art toolkit with a vast collection of brushes and palettes. Compatible with Procreate Pocket and Procreate for iPad, this app offers tools for every style and project, supporting both personal and commercial use.

**Highlights:** 4500+ brushes and palettes, Procreate Pocket and iPad compatible, Diverse brush categories, Supports commercial use, Easy installation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro 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 | $12.99 | 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 Tools for Procreate free?

Tools for Procreate 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, Tools for Procreate or Artist Brushes for Procreate?

Tools for Procreate and Artist Brushes for Procreate are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 16K and 1.9K ratings respectively.

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

Artist Brushes for Procreate shows ads; Tools for Procreate does not.

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

Tools for Procreate ships an update weekly, and Artist Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. Most recently, Tools for Procreate was updated on September 25, 2026 and Artist Brushes for Procreate on September 24, 2026.

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