# Concepts vs Brushes for Procreate

Concepts and Brushes for Procreate both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 48% of Brushes for Procreate's. Concepts also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). Brushes for Procreate's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Concepts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brushes for Procreate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.7 for Concepts against 4.7 for Brushes for Procreate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Concepts's written reviews are positive against 48% of Brushes for Procreate's.

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, Brushes for Procreate every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Concepts | Brushes for Procreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497/reviews) | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate/id1507750565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 267 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TopHatch, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560586500) | [Maria Puznaeva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507750564) |

## What reviewers say

### Concepts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concepts/id560586497)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This flexible vector-based sketchbook offers an infinite canvas for ideation and design. Easily sketch, take notes, and create detailed designs with editable strokes and powerful tools. Share your work in various formats for seamless collaboration and professional output.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas, Vector-based sketching, Realistic pens, pencils, and brushes, Editable vector elements, Unlimited layers, Scale and measurement tools, Object libraries

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Monthly + Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Everything Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Everything Yearly + Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Shape Library | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pen Brush Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Body Forms | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make Your Own Objects | $3.99 | one-time |
| Essentials (iPhone Only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| PDF Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack  Legacy | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Object Packs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Essentials | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Infinite canvas
- 👍 Intuitive and customizable interface
- 🎨 Powerful drawing and sketching tools
- 💡 Versatile for various use cases (architecture, design, note-taking)
- 🔒 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some users
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive for casual users
- 🔧 Limited text handling and editing capabilities
- 🔀 Inconsistent behavior of certain tools (e.g., eraser, alignment)

**Reported bugs**

- Memory issues when working with large, complex drawings
- Inconsistent behavior of the eraser tool
- Inaccuracies in the snap-to-grid and measurement tools
- Exporting issues, such as loss of data or poor quality

**Requested features**

- Improved text editing and formatting options
- Better color selection and customization tools
- Collaboration and real-time sharing features
- Seamless integration with other design/productivity apps
- Syncing and backup capabilities across devices


### Brushes for Procreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate/id1507750565)

Access a vast library of over 3855 professional-quality brushes, fonts, textures, and more for Procreate. Enhance your digital art with easy one-click installation and new content added weekly. Create stunning artwork for commercial use.

**Highlights:** 3855+ Procreate brushes, Easy 1-click install, New content weekly, Fonts, textures, stickers, 3D models and palettes, Video tutorials, Commercial usage allowed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brushes for Procreate & Pocket | $9.99 | per month |
| Become Procreator with Brushes | $19.99 | per year |
| 6 Months Subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Subscription - Sale | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Months Subscription | $37.99 | per year |
| 试用有限优惠 | $37.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creative possibilities
- ⭐ Helpful and convenient
- 🤯 Lots of brushes to choose from
- 👍 Great layout
- 🤩 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to find free brushes
- 🤮 Horrible app experience
- 🤯 Overwhelming premium content
- 🐛 Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Brushes not importing properly to Procreate
- App freezing when trying to download brushes
- Subscription issues and unable to cancel

**Requested features**

- Add a free brush filter
- Improve brush categorization
- Offer more free brushes
- Allow purchasing individual brush packs
- Improve brush previews


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Concepts free?

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

### Is Brushes for Procreate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Concepts or Brushes for Procreate?

Concepts and Brushes for Procreate are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 27K and 20K ratings respectively.

### Do Concepts or Brushes for Procreate have ads?

Neither Concepts nor Brushes for Procreate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Concepts or Brushes for Procreate?

Concepts ships an update fortnightly, and Brushes for Procreate every 2 months. Most recently, Concepts was updated on October 14, 2026 and Brushes for Procreate on October 14, 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.*