# Tools for Procreate vs Sketchy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sketchy at none against Tools for Procreate's 10. Sketchy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Tools for Procreate's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tools for Procreate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Sketchy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sketchy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tools for Procreate has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Tools for Procreate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sketchy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tools for Procreate | Sketchy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-for-procreate/id1559271447/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchy/id6670319622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **23.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 143 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tools Products FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549858533) | [Elliott Lafayette-Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545231606) |

## 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 (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


### Sketchy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchy/id6670319622)

This is a lightweight drawing application designed for artists of all skill levels. It offers a variety of brushes, preset shapes, and unlimited colors to help users create and save their artwork with ease. The app features haptic feedback, undo/redo functionality, and customizable modes for an intuitive drawing experience.

**Highlights:** Variety of brushes, Preset shapes, Unlimited colors, Haptic feedback, Undo & Redo, Dark & Light Modes, Save to iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tools for Procreate free?

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

### Is Sketchy free?

Sketchy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Sketchy is rated higher. Tools for Procreate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Sketchy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Tools for Procreate nor Sketchy shows ads.

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

Tools for Procreate ships an update weekly, and Sketchy weekly. Most recently, Tools for Procreate was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sketchy on November 4, 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.*
