# 写経 vs Zen Brush 2

The clearest difference is price: 写経 at Free against Zen Brush 2's $2.99. Zen Brush 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

写経 is free to download; Zen Brush 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Zen Brush 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Brush 2 has 130 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

写経 ships an update every 2 months, Zen Brush 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 写経 | Zen Brush 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id464577019/reviews) | **[3.9 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-brush-2/id1012274888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **130** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/438033904) | [PSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/373752450) |

## What reviewers say

### 写経

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id464577019)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zen Brush 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-brush-2/id1012274888)

This app offers a drawing experience inspired by East Asian ink brush art. Its intuitive interface and new engine provide a fluid and expressive way to create unique artwork, with options to share and edit your creations.

**Highlights:** East Asian ink brush simulation, New expressive brush engine, Gallery for saving work, Red ink option, Ink dispersion effect, 92 background templates, Pressure sensitive stylus support

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Realistic brush simulation and stroke quality
- 😌 Meditative and relaxing user experience
- ⚡ Quick and responsive performance
- 🎯 Simple, minimalist interface design
- ✍️ Excellent for calligraphy and character practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Limited color options (primarily black and red)
- 📱 No iCloud sync or cloud backup support
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Confusing interface for new users
- 🗑️ Delete button placement causes accidental deletions

**Reported bugs**

- Background menu freezes
- App crashes during export/save operations
- Blank canvas loads despite recent saves
- Unable to export artworks (ALAssetsLibraryErrorDomain error)
- Brush stroke continues in straight line after stylus lift

**Requested features**

- Expanded color palette beyond black and red
- iCloud synchronization across devices
- Layer support for more complex artwork
- Import background photos for tracing and reference
- Custom guides and grid overlays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 写経 free?

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

### Is Zen Brush 2 free?

Zen Brush 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 写経 or Zen Brush 2?

Zen Brush 2 is rated higher. 写経 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Zen Brush 2 averages 3.9 from 130 ratings.

### Do 写経 or Zen Brush 2 have ads?

写経 shows ads; Zen Brush 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 写経 or Zen Brush 2?

写経 ships an update every 2 months, and Zen Brush 2 monthly. Most recently, 写経 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Zen Brush 2 on October 24, 2026.

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