Comparison

ibis Paint X vs Pofi Create

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

Head to head
About

ibis Paint X

This versatile drawing application offers a professional-grade digital art experience on mobile devices. It provides an extensive library of brushes, materials, and fonts, along with advanced layer management and drawing tools. Users can also record their creative process and share it with a community of artists.

Highlights
  • Over 47,000 brushes
  • Unlimited layers
  • Drawing process recording
  • Stroke stabilization
  • Ruler features
  • Clipping mask
  • SNS community features
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For everyone around the world who wants to draw and animate, freely and without pressure. ibisPaint X is a full-featured illustration and animation app for smartphones and tablets, with over 500 million cumulative downloads across the series. "Drawing looks hard" — this app is made especially for people who think that. A creative experience that doesn't compromise even for free, an interface simple enough to use without hesitation, and a comfortable familiarity that grows the more you use it. ibisPaint X keeps serving as an easy entry point for anyone to start "drawing," while continually expanding what's possible — from a single illustration to frame-by-frame animation, and on to videos with background music and audio. With over 130,000 brushes, 30,000+ materials, 3,000+ fonts, 86 image filters, 46 screentones, 27 layer blending modes, vector tools, a reference window, radial and symmetry rulers, animated filters, and an AI Disturbance feature, ibisPaint X packs in serious functionality that rivals PC illustration software. It's a one-stop app that goes beyond drawing illustrations — into animation production, and even recording and sharing your creative process as a time-lapse video. It's chosen by people of all ages, countries, and experience levels around the world. *Drawing Tutorial YouTube Channel We post lots of videos on how to make the most of ibisPaint. Please subscribe! https://youtube.com/ibisPaint *Supported Digital Styluses https://ibispaint.com/stylus/supported_digital_stylus.jsp?platformType=1 *About Purchase Plans https://ibispaint.com/lecture/index.jsp?no=26 * If you do not cancel auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the free trial ends, you will be automatically charged upon renewal. *About App Access Permissions This app may access various device features to provide the service and improve usability. No access permission is required to use this app — all of the following are optional. You may decline any of these optional permissions. Even if declined, the app's core features remain available, but some features that require the relevant permission may be limited. •Photos/videos in your photo library To import artwork files and images, and to save the artwork files, images, and videos you create •Microphone audio input To connect and communicate with supported peripherals such as digital styluses •Bluetooth communication To connect and communicate with supported peripherals such as digital styluses •Push notifications To deliver notifications related to your artwork, app update information, and important announcements *Questions & Bug Reports We're unable to respond to questions or bug reports left in reviews. Please contact our support desk below instead. https://ssl.ibis.ne.jp/en/support/Entry?svid=25 *ibisPaint Terms of Service https://ibispaint.com/agreement.jsp

About

Pofi Create

This app provides a comprehensive 3D creation toolkit for artists. It features a vast library of assets, including characters, animals, and scenes, along with powerful tools for posing, animation, camera control, and lighting. It simplifies complex artistic challenges for illustrators, comic artists, and animators.

Highlights
  • Massive asset library (characters, animals, scenes)
  • Skeletal control for precise posing
  • Motion creation and animation tools
  • Advanced camera system with perspective control
  • Professional lighting studio
  • Customizable expressions and prop deformation
Features
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Pofi Create is a 3D drawing‑assisting software for drawing enthusiasts, professional illustrators and artists. It serves as an all‑in‑one drawing inspiration library for you to save creative references freely. Powered by a robust and user‑friendly 3D engine, you can draft effortlessly and tackle complex perspective and motion. Enjoy your exclusive 3D virtual collection for free viewing and flexible manipulation. Access massive resources including Model, Pose and Animation anytime, no more trouble finding references. Call up various combinations of preset storyboard templates with one click. Use the intuitive‑and‑efficient control panel to handle every 3D Character with ease. Combine custom Lighting and Camera to restore realistic light and shadow in real time. Say goodbye to drawing frustrations, and turn every imagination into reality with ease! Scope of Application: ・Illustration: sketching, shaping, human poses ・Comic: layout, camera control, shadow painting, perspective ・Animation: keyframe poses, body and camera movement ・Art exam: dynamic sketching, body proportion, structural lighting ・Storyboard: narrative framing, lens switching and perspective ・Photography: portrait posing, lighting and scene design ・Fashion: pattern design, accessory matching and dynamic poses Key Highlights: ・New engine delivers AAA-level graphics with full feature upgrades. ・Massive asset update: 24 model categories, 32 pose series and 100K+ resources. ・Minimal one-hand UI, optimized for frequent tablet creation. ・Exclusive one-click storyboard templates for fast scene and lighting setup. ・6 controllable model types: hands, feet, animals, special effects and more. ・4.0 bone system with 150 joints and precise IK/FK control. ・Professional control panel for torso, hand and facial fine adjustment. ・Cross-platform cloud sync for artwork preservation. ・Over 10 million global installs. Model Library: ・Upgraded bone systems for characters and animals, with built-in skins, poses and expressions. ・Adjustable props with FK and driver controllers and multiple appearances. ・One-click switchable scene lighting and customizable special effects. ・Independent hand and foot models, plus professional drawing learning resources. Pose Library: ・Integrates poses, props, scenes, effects and lighting in storyboard mode. ・32 pose series cover single, multiple-character, interaction and hand gesture scenarios. Storyboard Templates: ・Static: preset 3D frames for quick drawing reference. ・Animatic: standard 3D motion animations for anatomy learning. ・Annotated: detailed structural notes and professional camera angles. ・Interactive: one-click switching for poses, scenes and animations. Built-in Resources: ・Diverse preset standing, running and combat poses for character combination. ・80 left/right hand gesture presets for fast, effortless hand pose creation. ・Rich emotion presets and customizable skin, hair and headwear styles. ・Structural guide lines greatly improve drawing accuracy and efficiency. Control Panel: ・Full torso adjustment via IK, FK and dynamic bone systems. ・Three hand control modes and dual foot adjustment modes for precise shaping. ・Fine-tune facial parameters to create vivid character emotions. ・Driver controllers modify props and effects for diverse model performances. Camera Functions: ・Switch multiple lenses to adjust perspective and distortion. ・Customizable backgrounds and realistic depth of field blur for spatial layering. Lighting Functions: ・One-click studio-grade lighting presets. ・HDR ambient light support for natural diffuse and rim light. ・Three independent lights to create professional realistic lighting effects. If you encounter any problems, please leave a message through Pofi's official social accounts, we will reply you as soon as possible. Contact us from: > X: @PofiCreate > Instagram: @PofiCreate > Discord: https://discord.gg/q3VqR98Vkg > Email: create@pofiart.com Privacy Policy: https://create.pofiapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

ibis Paint X4 screens
Pofi Create4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ibis Paint X at 91% against Pofi Create's 22%. ibis Paint X also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (296K vs 408). Pofi Create's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. ibis Paint X sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Pofi Create sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ibis Paint X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ibis Paint X has 296K ratings behind it against 408, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of ibis Paint X's written reviews are positive against 22% of Pofi Create's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ibis Paint X versus Pofi Create: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteribis Paint XPofi Create
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (296K ratings) — better4.1 (408 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better22.1% of reviews
Number of ratings296K — better408
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+9+
Developeribis inc.Pofi Entertainment

Customer experience

ibis Paint X

All ratings296,389 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews11,061 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.3%

Pofi Create

All ratings408 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive22.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative69.5%

User reviews

ibis Paint X

From 296K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Versatile drawing tools
  • 🎨 Wide variety of brushes
  • 🔓 Majority of features are free
  • 🕰️ Ability to unlock all brushes for a period of time with ads
  • 🎥 Automatic recording of drawing process

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating layers and organization
  • 🔊 Music playback issues
  • 💤 Occasional freezing and crashing
  • 📢 Frequent ads that can interrupt workflow
  • 🔒 Limited functionality in free version

Pofi Create

From 408 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤍 Best reference for posing
  • 🙌 Great for art
  • 👍 Helpful app

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Everything locked behind paywall
  • 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use
  • 🤬 Predatory monetization
  • 🐛 Crashes and network issues
  • 💰 Insanely expensive

Bugs and requests

ibis Paint X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Brush size issues when using the smudge/blur tools
  • Inability to undo actions after exiting a drawing
  • Sudden loss of progress due to app crashes
  • Laggy performance on older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add blending brush tool
  • Implement folder system for layers
  • Allow renaming and rearranging of layers
  • Add gradient tool
  • Improve speed controls for time-lapse playback
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  • Integrate social media sharing options

Pofi Create

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and sign-up issues
  • Inability to save or load poses
  • Compatibility problems on various devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More free models and poses
  • Easier posing and manipulation
  • Better instructions and tutorials
  • More language support
  • Improved performance and stability
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  • Fair and transparent pricing

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ibis Paint X

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership (Monthly plan)7 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Premium Membership (Yearly plan)1 Month trial$27.991 Year
One-time6
  • Smart Credit 300pt$2.99
  • Smart Credit 900pt$8.99
  • Ad Removal Upgrade$15.99
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  • Smart Credit 2,500pt$23.99
  • Smart Credit 5,000pt$44.99
  • Smart Credit 10,000pt$79.99
25 purchases

Pofi Create

Subscriptions8
  • PC Cloud(2000)Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PC Cloud(5000)Monthly$7.991 Month
  • 「Pofi Create」PRO Version 365day$12.991 Year
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  • PC Cloud(500)Annual$19.991 Year
  • PC Cloud(2000)Annual$39.991 Year
  • PRO Annual Plan$44.991 Year
  • PLUS Annual Plan B$74.991 Year
  • PC Cloud(5000)Annual$79.991 Year
One-time17
  • 「Pofi Create」 Discount$0.99
  • 「Pofi Create」 P-coin(60)$1.99
  • P Coin Pack [a]$7.99
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  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(300)$7.99
  • 「Pofi Create」PRO Version 365 day$12.99
  • 「Pofi Create」Pro Version$12.99
  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(680)$17.99
  • P Coin Pack [b]$23.99
  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(980)$24.99
  • P Coin Pack [c]$39.99
  • PLUS Plan C$39.99
  • PRO Plan$44.99
  • 「Pofi Create」Ultra Annual$69.99
  • P Coin Pack [d]$79.99
  • 「Pofi Create」P-coin(3280)$79.99
  • P Coin Pack [e]$159.99
  • P Coin Pack [f]$399.99

Questions

Is ibis Paint X free?
ibis Paint X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pofi Create free?
Pofi Create is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ibis Paint X or Pofi Create?
ibis Paint X is rated higher. ibis Paint X averages 4.7 out of 5 from 296K ratings, while Pofi Create averages 4.1 from 408 ratings.
Do ibis Paint X or Pofi Create have ads?
ibis Paint X shows ads; Pofi Create does not.
Which is updated more often, ibis Paint X or Pofi Create?
ibis Paint X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pofi Create every 3 weeks. Most recently, ibis Paint X was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pofi Create on September 14, 2026.

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