# Brushes for Procreate Library vs Tools & Brushes for Procreate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tools & Brushes for Procreate at free with in-app purchases against Brushes for Procreate Library's subscription. Tools & Brushes for Procreate also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 74%). Brushes for Procreate Library's advantage is ratings volume (550 vs 56). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brushes for Procreate Library sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tools & Brushes for Procreate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tools & Brushes for Procreate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushes for Procreate Library has 550 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Brushes for Procreate Library's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tools & Brushes for Procreate's.

Brushes for Procreate Library ships an update weekly, Tools & Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brushes for Procreate Library | Tools & Brushes for Procreate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate-library/id6460821300/reviews) | **[4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-and-brushes-for-procreate/id6463115618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **550** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 181 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitry Mashkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164457417) | [Oleg Vaskovskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688843962) |

## What reviewers say

### Brushes for Procreate Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushes-for-procreate-library/id6460821300)

Access a vast library of over 5000 Procreate brushes, including watercolor, markers, textures, and fonts. This app provides tools for sketching, painting, lettering, and design, with features like grids, color palettes, and textured papers. It offers a free starter pack and subscription options for full access.

**Highlights:** 5000+ Procreate Brushes, Hand-Drawn Fonts, Grids & Guides, Color Palettes, Textured Papers, One-Tap Install

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Month Seasonal Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great brushes
- 💡 Lots of content
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Variety of brushes and fonts
- 👍 Helpful for art and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🐛 Confusing to navigate free brushes
- 💰 Paywall for most features

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More free brushes and content
- Reduce subscription cost
- Improve free version usability


### Tools & Brushes for Procreate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tools-and-brushes-for-procreate/id6463115618)

Enhance your digital art with a vast library of brushes, textures, and color palettes for Procreate. Instantly install over 1,000 tools crafted by professional artists to elevate your iPad drawings and designs.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ brushes, textures, and palettes, Instant Procreate installation, Weekly content updates, 100+ starter brushes included, Stamps, 3D model kits, and overlays, Natural, pressure-sensitive brushes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Monthly Offer | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Special Yearly Offer | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brushes for Procreate Library free?

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

### Is Tools & Brushes for Procreate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brushes for Procreate Library or Tools & Brushes for Procreate?

Tools & Brushes for Procreate is rated higher. Brushes for Procreate Library averages 4.4 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while Tools & Brushes for Procreate averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do Brushes for Procreate Library or Tools & Brushes for Procreate have ads?

Neither Brushes for Procreate Library nor Tools & Brushes for Procreate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brushes for Procreate Library or Tools & Brushes for Procreate?

Brushes for Procreate Library ships an update weekly, and Tools & Brushes for Procreate fortnightly. Most recently, Brushes for Procreate Library was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tools & Brushes for Procreate on August 31, 2026.

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