# Brushes vs WidgetMe

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetMe at none against Brushes's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brushes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WidgetMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brushes | WidgetMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate/id6444915222/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **200** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凡 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724679034) | [Hien Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/870367656) |

## What reviewers say

### Brushes

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


### WidgetMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetme-widgets-and-wallpapers/id6738684250)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| WidgetMe Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brushes free?

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

### Is WidgetMe free?

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

### Do Brushes or WidgetMe have ads?

Brushes shows ads; WidgetMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brushes or WidgetMe?

Brushes ships an update monthly, and WidgetMe monthly. Most recently, Brushes was updated on November 13, 2026 and WidgetMe on November 8, 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.*