Comparison

SuperPaint vs Brushes for Sketchbook ™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SuperPaint

Create digital art with a realistic fluid simulation engine. Control paint flow, mix colors dynamically, and use professional drawing tools with stylus support. Import and export high-resolution artwork.

Highlights
  • Fluid simulation paint engine
  • Adjustable physics settings
  • Dynamic color and hue cycling
  • Professional drawing tools
  • Pressure-sensitive stylus support
  • Import and export high-resolution art
Features
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SuperPaint is a digital art studio built on a high-performance fluid simulation engine that treats digital pigment as a physical substance. Fluid Simulation & Physics: - The paint engine reacts naturally to touch movements and device orientation. - Adjustable physics settings allow you to customize how paint flows, mixes, and reacts to gravity. - Multi-touch support enables 2-finger painting to dynamically control brush width and effects in real-time. Dynamic Color & Hue Cycling: - A unique color system features adjustable hue cycling and range for iridescent, multi-tonal strokes. - Includes professional "Old Master" color presets and a precision eyedropper for sampling directly from the canvas. Professional Drawing Tools: - Specialized physics-based presets: Oil, Watercolor, Spray, Sponge, and Splatter. - Five customizable brush slots to build and save your own unique tool configurations. - Designed for creative precision with full pressure-sensitive stylus support. Canvas Essentials: - Import images or export high-resolution art to your device. - Comprehensive canvas controls: Zoom, pan, rotate, and flip. - Customizable canvas background colors and project clear functions.

About

Brushes for Sketchbook ™

Features
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Find the right brush for your next Sketchbook project and move from browsing to drawing in a few taps. • Explore effects, stamps, lettering, sketching, essentials, and master brush sets • Search the catalog and save favorite packs for quick access • Preview brush counts, file sizes, and related packs before downloading • Download .skbrushes packages and open them in Sketchbook • Follow the built-in step-by-step import guide • Use a layout designed for both iPhone and iPad Free brush packs are available. An auto-renewable subscription unlocks premium brush packs and unlimited premium downloads. Subscription information Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://probrushes.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://probrushes.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SuperPaint4 screens
Brushes for Sketchbook ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperPaint at none against Brushes for Sketchbook ™'s 6. Brushes for Sketchbook ™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brushes for Sketchbook ™ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. SuperPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SuperPaint versus Brushes for Sketchbook ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperPaintBrushes for Sketchbook ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAharon NetzEngin LTD.

In-app purchases

None

SuperPaint

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Brushes for Sketchbook ™

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Access + Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Access1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Access1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SuperPaint free?
SuperPaint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brushes for Sketchbook ™ free?
Brushes for Sketchbook ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SuperPaint or Brushes for Sketchbook ™ have ads?
SuperPaint shows ads; Brushes for Sketchbook ™ does not.

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