1BitPencil vs Nem

***This app requires an Apple Pencil or a compatible stylus.*** **About “1BitPencil”** 1BitPencil is all about a **high-resolution 1-bit (black & white) canvas**. Even the ultra-realistic pencil tool draws in pure black and white. It’s a high-resolution monochrome drawing app, perfect for **illustration, manga, animation, and school notes**. With a uniquely realistic pencil tool, 1BitPencil aims to recreate the feeling of drawing on paper in a fully digital environment. You can flip through pages and switch between files quickly, just like turning pages in a sketchbook. The app supports work up to **A3 size at 2400 dpi**, and exports your artwork as **single-color PNG files**. There are no layers, but you can use tracing, clean-up, and merge functions for essential editing. If you’re looking for a **simple yet high-quality drawing environment**, 1BitPencil offers a fresh and focused creative experience. **Brush tools** * Pen * Pencil * Mechanical pencil * Lasso pen * Lasso pencil * Smudge * Dot shading * Tone lasso * Tone pen **Eraser tools** * Eraser * Kneaded eraser * Lasso eraser * Lasso kneaded eraser * Dot kneaded eraser **Selection tools** * Rectangular selection * Lasso selection **Canvas navigation** * Move * Rotate * Zoom in / out **Sharing features** * Paste from Photos * Share * Copy to clipboard and paste **Trace box** * Change drawing color and background color * Load an underdrawing * Merge and save **Other features** * Create animation videos (.mp4, .gif, .apng) * Export to PDF * Timelapse recording * Snap to straight line * Stroke stabilization * Pen tilt sensitivity * Smudge or eraser with touch * Display gamma adjustment **File management** * Create new folders * Rename multiple files with sequential numbers * Duplicate multiple files

Nem-S: Dedicated Manga Storyboard App The ultimate manga storyboard tool with multi-page, script-editing, and PSD export. Nem-S is a dedicated software designed specifically for creating manga names (storyboards). Developed by an active manga artist based on real-world studio experience, this utility-focused tool eliminates the friction and lag in the storyboarding process. [Key Features of a Dedicated Storyboard Tool] All-Page Overview & Two-Page Spread Editing Manage all your pages seamlessly on a single screen without having to constantly switch tabs. Review the rhythm and flow of your story instantly without the stress of navigating back and forth. Supports multi-column grid adjustments as well as smooth page insertion, deletion, and reordering. Text Editing Features text layer management triggered by line breaks. The software automatically splits text into layers or separate pages based on where you break lines, making it highly efficient to adjust dialogue across multiple pages. Export Options (PSD / PNG / PDF) Exported images and text can be easily imported into drawing software like CLIP STUDIO PAINT, ensuring a smooth transition to the next step of production. Script Editor Manage dialogue and character names within a hierarchical scene/panel structure. Reflections made in the script can be applied directly to the storyboard, allowing you to seamlessly move between organizing your plot and drafting your art. [Recommended For] Creators using general note-taking apps or drawing tools for storyboarding who find the process inconvenient. Creators who want to adjust text while keeping an eye on the flow of the entire manuscript. Creators looking to manage everything from script to storyboard in a single workflow. Creators who use CLIP STUDIO PAINT or similar tools for final inking but prefer a dedicated tool for storyboarding. [Highlights] Multi-platform support lets you create anywhere. One-time purchase (No subscription required). Built by a manga artist, for everyone who creates manga. Nem-S eliminates the repetitive cycle of opening and closing pages during storyboarding, minimizes the effort needed for text adjustments, and provides a unified environment from scriptwriting to final export.