Comparison

Procreate vs MunArt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Procreate

This app provides a comprehensive digital art studio for iPad, offering tools for sketching, painting, illustration, and animation. It features a vast brush library, advanced layering, color management, and precision design tools for creative professionals and aspiring artists.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of handmade brushes
  • Advanced layer system
  • High resolution canvases
  • 3D Painting with Lighting Studio
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Precision design tools
  • Continuous auto-save
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Loved by creative professionals and aspiring artists alike, Procreate is the leading creative application made for iPad. Procreate has everything you need to create expressive sketches, rich paintings, gorgeous illustrations, and beautiful animations. Offering 100s of handmade brushes, a suite of industry-leading artistic tools, an advanced layer system, and the powerful Valkyrie graphics engine. It’s a complete art studio you can take anywhere. Highlights: - High resolution canvases — up to 16k by 8k on compatible iPad Pros - Beautifully intuitive interface made for iPad and Apple Pencil - Revolutionary QuickShape feature for perfect shapes - Smooth and responsive smudge sampling - 3D Painting with Lighting Studio, exportable as models, images, or animations - Powered by Valkyrie, the lightning-fast 64-bit painting engine - Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts - Create art in stunning 64-bit color - Continuous auto-save — never lose work again Breakthrough brushes: - Packed with hundreds of beautifully crafted brushes - Organize your brushes into sets and libraries - Add Metallic and Roughness for painting in 3D - Brush Studio — with over 100 customizable settings - Import and export custom Procreate brushes - Import Adobe® Photoshop® brushes, and run them faster than Photoshop® Full-featured layering system: - Layer your art for precise control over details and composition - Create Layer Masks and Clipping Masks for non-destructive editing - Stay organized by combining layers into Groups - Select multiple layers to move or Transform objects simultaneously - Access over 25 layer blend modes for industry-grade compositing Color without compromise: - Fill your line work with ColorDrop and SwatchDrop - Disc, Classic, Harmony, Value, and Palette color panels - Import color profiles for color matching - Assign Color Dynamics to any brush Precision design tools: - Add vector text to your illustrations - Easily import all your favorite fonts - Crop and resize your canvas for perfect composition - Perspective, Isometric, 2D, and Symmetry visual guides - Drawing Assist perfects your strokes in real time - StreamLine and stabilization smooths strokes for beautiful calligraphy and expert inking - Use Scribble to name layers, change settings, and create text Accessibility features: - Advanced stroke stabilization - Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Feedback Sounds - Assignable single-touch gestures - Color naming Animation and Page Assist - Easy frame-by-frame animation with customizable onion skinning - Create storyboards, GIFs, animatics, and simple animations - Sketch page-by-page concepts or begin a comic with Page Assist - Import, edit, and share PDFs Dramatic finishing effects: - Brush in image adjustments and effects with Apple Pencil - Glitch, Chromatic Aberration, Bloom, Noise, and Halftone add new dimensions to your work - Gaussian, Motion, and Perspective Blur filters create depth and movement - Powerful image adjustments including Color Balance, Curves, HSB, and Gradient Map - Bring your art to life with the fun, intuitive, and creative Warp, Symmetry, and Liquify Dynamics Time-lapse replay - Relive your creative journey with Procreate’s Time-lapse Replay - Export your Time-lapse recording in 4K for high-quality video production - Share a shorter 30-second Time-lapse on your socials Import assets and share your creations: - Import or export your art as Adobe® Photoshop® PSD files - Import Adobe® ASE and ACO Color Palettes - Import image files such as JPG, PNG, and TIFF - Export your working files in layered .procreate or PSD file formats - Share your art as TIFF, transparent PNG, multi-page PDF, web-ready JPEG, OBJ, USDZ, and animated GIFs, PNGs, and MP4s

About

MunArt

This app revolutionizes tattoo creation with AI-powered design tools, background removal, and image filters. Connect wirelessly to compatible tattoo machines for precise stencil generation and explore a community of artists. Supports multiple languages and file formats for a seamless design experience.

Highlights
  • AI-driven tattoo design generation
  • AI-powered background removal
  • AI-powered image filters
  • Curated tattoo templates
  • Tattoo showcase and community
  • Multi-language support
  • Cloud storage for designs
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MunArt: Where Tattoos Begin MunArt is a cutting-edge, intelligent tattoo design application crafted to revolutionize your tattoo creation experience. Seamlessly connect your mobile device to your tattoo machine via Bluetooth or a Bluetooth network and unlock a world of creative possibilities. Whether you're a professional tattoo artist, a creative enthusiast, or simply looking to express yourself, MunArt empowers you to design high-quality tattoos with ease. Why Choose MunArt? No Ink or Toner Required Our tattoo machine leverages advanced thermal transfer technology, eliminating the need for traditional ink. This ensures precise, clean, and eco-friendly tattoo stencils, making it a sustainable and cost-effective solution. AI-Driven Tattoo Design Powered by artificial intelligence, MunArt generates personalized tattoo designs tailored to your vision. Create unique and exclusive patterns effortlessly. AI-Powered Background Removal Remove image backgrounds quickly and accurately with our AI technology, streamlining your workflow and saving valuable time. AI-Powered Image Filters Upload an image and apply custom filters in just a few taps. Choose from a variety of styles to craft personalized and artistic effects. Curated Tattoo Templates Explore a diverse collection of popular tattoo templates to spark inspiration and help you find your perfect design. Tattoo Showcase & Community Discover inspiring tattoo designs, exchange ideas with fellow creators, and connect with talented artists. Turn your tattoo concepts into personalized masterpieces within a vibrant, creative community. Multi-Language Support MunArt supports multiple languages, including: - English - Chinese - Spanish - French - Japanese - German - Italian - Portuguese Multi-Format File Support - Import various file formats, including PNG, JPG, and PDF, for direct stencil creation. - Use built-in cropping and editing tools for polished, optimal design results. - Utilize image recognition technology to trace and refine artwork for tattoo stencils effortlessly. Professional Technical Support Access our online feedback system for inquiries and share your user experience. Our expert technical support team is always on hand to ensure smooth operation and address your concerns promptly. Cloud Storage Functionality Save your tattoo designs and templates securely in the cloud. Retrieve and manage your creations anytime, anywhere, for ultimate convenience. Step into the future of tattoo design with MunArt. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time creator, our app delivers unparalleled convenience, creativity, and professional-grade tools to elevate your tattoo experience. With reliable technical support and an intuitive, user-friendly interface, MunArt makes every session smooth, enjoyable, and inspiring. Download MunArt Today!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MunArt at Free against Procreate's $12.99. MunArt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Procreate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (51K vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MunArt is free to download; Procreate costs $12.99 up front. MunArt sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Procreate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MunArt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Procreate has 51K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Procreate's written reviews are positive against 100% of MunArt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Procreate ships an update every 2 weeks, MunArt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Procreate versus MunArt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProcreateMunArt
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (51K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB85 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSavage Interactive Pty LtdGuangzhou Munbyn Technology Co. Limited

Customer experience

Procreate

All ratings50,591 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews3,912 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative18.8%

MunArt

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Procreate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Random freezing and crashes, especially after recent updates
  • Issues with the fill bucket tool not working as expected
  • Problems with exporting animations and preserving the animation quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Implement a proper stroke stabilizer and shape tools
  • Add the ability to import audio and sync animations to audio
  • Improve the fill bucket tool to work across layers
  • Introduce a folder system for better organization of artworks

MunArt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Procreate

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

MunArt

One-time6
  • 10 M-Credits$0.29
  • 20 M-Credits$0.39
  • 500 M-Credits$9.99
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  • 1200 M-Credits$19.99
  • 2000 M-Credits$29.99
  • 2800 M-Credits$39.99

Questions

Is Procreate free?
Procreate costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MunArt free?
MunArt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Procreate or MunArt?
MunArt is rated higher. Procreate averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while MunArt averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Procreate or MunArt have ads?
Neither Procreate nor MunArt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Procreate or MunArt?
Procreate ships an update every 2 weeks, and MunArt every 2 months. Most recently, Procreate was updated on October 21, 2026 and MunArt on October 20, 2026.

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