# Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO vs Bristly

The clearest difference is ads: Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO at none against Bristly's shown. Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Bristly's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Bristly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO against 4.6 for Bristly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 228 and 200 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO's written reviews are positive against 72% of Bristly's.

Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO ships an update every 3 weeks, Bristly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO | Bristly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procreate-brushes-and-tools-pro/id1587485048/reviews) | **[4.6 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristly-brushes-for-procreate/id6444915222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mariana Ruiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861426218) | [凡 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724679034) |

## What reviewers say

### Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/procreate-brushes-and-tools-pro/id1587485048)

Enhance your digital art with a vast collection of unique brushes, themed sets, custom fonts, and color palettes. Easily add new tools to your creative workflow and elevate your drawings to masterpieces. Unlock premium content for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique brushes, Themed brush sets, Custom fonts, Color palettes, High-quality textures, Stickers

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushes & Tools for Procreate | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Brushes for Procreate Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Procreate Brushes & Tools | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Procreate Brushes & Stamps | $9.99 | per month |
| Procreate Brushes Gift | $29.99 | per year |
| Procreate Brushes, Fonts | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Procreate Brushes & Fonts | $49.99 | per year |
| Procreate Brushes Forever | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app, easy to use
- 🎨 Amazing brush selection
- 🎨 Cool color palette
- ✨ Gorgeous fonts
- 🎨 Wide range of brushes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most brushes are paid
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 💸 High cost for lifetime access
- 💸 Unclear pricing
- 💸 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Premium purchase not recognized
- 🐛 Unable to restore purchases
- 🐛 App prompts to purchase after buying
- 🐛 App not working properly
- 🐛 Automatic payment without consent

**Requested features**

- Filter for free brushes
- Search function for brushes
- Lifetime purchase option at a reasonable price
- Ability to create an account to track downloads
- Indication of when new brushes are added


### Bristly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristly-brushes-for-procreate/id6444915222)

Access over 6000 free brushes, palettes, and background images to enhance your digital art creations. Easily install resources with a single click and explore a variety of textures and stamps for detailed artwork. Unlock advanced features through a subscription for a more customized experience.

**Highlights:** 6000+ free brushes, 1000+ palettes, 100+ background images, One-click download, Customizable downloads, Lace and floral brushes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Permanent vip | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Free selection of brushes
- 🎨 Great brushes for portraits
- 🌟 Huge selection of high-quality brushes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💯 Truly gives free brushes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Requires watching ads
- 🚫 Missing downloads after subscription ends
- ❌ Won't let out of subscription page
- 💳 No access without card & subscription
- 💸 Most brushes behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Downloads gone after subscription ended
- Cannot get out of subscription page
- Cannot get paywall away
- Cannot open app due to invasive subscription menu
- Doesn't show new brushes weekly

**Requested features**

- More brushes of fun characters, ponytails etc.
- More anime brushes
- New brushes added weekly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO free?

Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bristly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO or Bristly?

Bristly is rated higher. Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO averages 4.6 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Bristly averages 4.6 from 200 ratings.

### Do Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO or Bristly have ads?

Bristly shows ads; Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO or Bristly?

Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bristly monthly. Most recently, Procreate Brushes & Tools PRO was updated on November 11, 2026 and Bristly on November 12, 2026.

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