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Best Zen Brush Apps & Games

156+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Out of 156+ zen brush apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Zen Brush

Zen Brush 3#1

Zen Brush 3 by P SOFTHOUSE Co., Ltd.

Freely draw beautiful zen art.
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.4😐(55 ratings)
$4.99
#58in Graphics & Design
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This app allows users to create beautiful East Asian ink art, including calligraphy and painting. It simulates an ink brush with adjustable water and color features, offering a rich expressive range for both beginners and experienced artists. Easily share and edit your creations with various export options and background templates.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Realistic brush simulation and ink blending
  • 💧 Innovative water simulation and wet ink effects
  • 🎯 Natural brush stroke behavior and responsiveness
  • 🌈 Color palette addition in version 3

Room to Improve

  • 🔄 Significant downgrade from version 2 in brush feel
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain and device heating
Zen Brush 2#2

Zen Brush 2 by P SOFTHOUSE Co., Ltd.

Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
3.9😊(127 ratings)
$2.99
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This app offers a drawing experience inspired by East Asian ink brush art. Its intuitive interface and new engine provide a fluid and expressive way to create unique artwork, with options to share and edit your creations.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Realistic brush simulation and stroke quality
  • 😌 Meditative and relaxing user experience
  • ⚡ Quick and responsive performance
  • 🎯 Simple, minimalist interface design

Room to Improve

  • 🎨 Limited color options (primarily black and red)
  • 📱 No iCloud sync or cloud backup support
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and freezes
Mao Brush#3

Mao Brush by 金磊 李

Experience Chinese calligraphy
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.9(18 ratings)
Free
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This app offers a realistic digital simulation of Chinese calligraphy, bringing traditional art to the modern age. Experience the unique splash and artistic charm of brushstrokes on rice paper anytime, anywhere. Create and save your own brush calligraphy works.

More Zen Brush apps to explore

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Zen Color - Color By Number
Zen Color - Color By Number
Zen Color - Color By Number
Relaxing Adult Coloring Book
Free

Immerse yourself in a calming adult coloring book experience inspired by Zen. Escape daily stress with unique, artist-crafted pictures and relaxing music. Rediscover peace and beauty with every tap of color.

Zen-inspired adult coloringRelaxing background musicArtist-crafted paintings
🎮 Games
(384K)
free with in-app purchases
5
‎iArtbook
‎iArtbook
‎iArtbook
Create, Draw, Paint, Animate
Free

This app offers a robust digital art creation experience with unlimited layers, blend modes, and masks. It features advanced brush customization, calligraphy tools, and animation capabilities. Ideal for artists seeking professional-grade drawing and painting tools on their device.

Unlimited layers with blend modes and masksAdvanced brush customization and calligraphy toolsAnimation creation with multiple layers and export options
🎨 Graphics & Design
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
6
ZenView - Calm and Meditation
ZenView - Calm and Meditation
ZenView - Calm and Meditation
Relax and stress relief sounds
Free

Experience a tranquil visual and auditory escape with simulated rain effects on your camera view. Interact with the calming ripples by tapping the screen to add your own drops. Achieve a state of relaxation and de-stress through this unique meditative experience.

Simulated spring rain on camera viewInteractive water ripplesCalming rain sound effects
💪 Health & Fitness
(585)
free with in-app purchases
7
Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush
Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush
Calligraphy Calm - Ink Brush
Watercolor Painting & Drawing
Free

Create realistic ink paintings and calligraphy with a fluid, tapered line effect. Explore minimalist art inspired by East Asian traditions, adding ornamental borders and red stamps. Enjoy a calming creative experience on your iPhone and iPad.

Realistic fluid ink painting effectDynamic tapered line brushesMerge ink colors with paper texture
🎨 Graphics & Design
(48)
free with in-app purchases
8
Cosmic Brush
Cosmic Brush
Cosmic Brush
Sketch,draw,paint,create art
Free

Unleash your creativity with a powerful digital art application. Explore unique painting tools, intuitive stroke size adjustments based on finger contact, and customizable parameters. Supports left-handed users and offers a universal Pro upgrade for expanded features across Apple devices.

Unique painting tools (3D-Shaded, Halo, Plasma Chain)Dynamic stroke size based on finger contactAdjustable parameters during painting
🎨 Graphics & Design
(128)
free with in-app purchases
9
Photoly Remove Object & Editor
Photoly Remove Object & Editor
Photoly Remove Object & Editor
Background Eraser & Filters
Free

Effortlessly remove unwanted objects, generate AI art, and animate old photos. Enhance image quality, colorize black and white pictures, and create custom backgrounds. Transform your photos with advanced editing tools.

Remove unwanted objectsAI image generationBackground removal and customization
📷 Photo & Video
(42)
free with in-app purchases
10
Ink Brush Free
Ink Brush Free
Ink Brush Free
by TOUCHSCREEN LEARNING LTD
Free

This drawing application offers the flexibility of a paintbrush with the ease of a pen. Create varied line widths in a single stroke, ideal for sketching, cartoons, lettering, and calligraphy.

Versatile line width controlSimulates paintbrush and penIdeal for sketching
📊 Productivity
(2)
ad-supported
11
活字帖 | Live Calligraphy
活字帖 | Live Calligraphy
活字帖 | Live Calligraphy
Enjoy Chinese calligraphy
Free

Practice Chinese brush calligraphy on your iPad or iPhone. This app uses original strokes from master calligraphers to help you feel like a true master. It focuses on character structure and offers various classic scrolls for learning.

Practice Chinese brush calligraphyUses original master strokesFocuses on character structure
📚 Education
(39)
free with in-app purchases
12
Artist Brushes for Procreate
Artist Brushes for Procreate
Artist Brushes for Procreate
4500+ Brushes, Palettes, Fonts
Free

Expand your digital art toolkit with a vast collection of brushes and palettes. Compatible with Procreate Pocket and Procreate for iPad, this app offers tools for every style and project, supporting both personal and commercial use.

4500+ brushes and palettesProcreate Pocket and iPad compatibleDiverse brush categories
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Brushes for Procreate
Brushes for Procreate
Brushes for Procreate
3855+ brushes & easy install
Free

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.

3855+ Procreate brushesEasy 1-click installNew content weekly
🎨 Graphics & Design
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
14
iPastels
iPastels
iPastels
Paint.Create art.Draw a sketch
Free

This app offers a realistic digital painting experience with lifelike pastel simulation and interactive textures. It allows for precise color blending and adjustable stroke sizes, catering to both beginners and experienced artists. Explore your creativity without the cost of traditional art supplies.

Lifelike pastel simulationRealistic paper/canvas texturesPrecise color blending
🎨 Graphics & Design
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Sketch Tree - Art Drawing Pad
Sketch Tree - Art Drawing Pad
Sketch Tree - Art Drawing Pad
Pencil draw board canva paint
Free

This professional drawing app offers a realistic painting experience with over 20 ultra-realistic brushes and advanced editing tools. Import images, utilize layers, and create detailed artwork with features like rulers, compasses, and a color eyedropper.

20+ ultra-realistic brushesRuler, compasses, and graphics toolsColor eyedropper
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Adobe Fresco: Draw & Paint App
Create & Animate Digital Art
Free

This free digital art app lets you draw and paint with a vast array of brushes, including live, pixel, and vector options. Create animations with motion paths and frame-by-frame tools, and enhance your workflow with symmetry guides and layer support. Seamlessly integrate with other Adobe creative tools.

Thousands of pixel, vector, and Live BrushesUnlimited layers for complex artworkFrame-by-frame and motion path animation
🎨 Graphics & Design
(59K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Tools for Procreate
Tools for Procreate
Tools for Procreate
Brushes, 3D Models, Academy
Free

This app provides a comprehensive toolkit for Procreate users, offering a vast collection of brushes, fonts, 3D models, and design assets. Enhance your digital art with one-tap installation of unique brushes, AI-generated references, and curated color palettes. Elevate your illustrations and creative projects with professional-grade tools.

120+ handmade Procreate brushesAI-generated art referencesCurated color palettes
🎨 Graphics & Design
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Brush Buster LITE
Brush Buster LITE
Brush Buster LITE
Japanese calligraphy LITE
Free

Easily enjoy Japanese calligraphy with this tool. Create original handwritten messages, practice penmanship, or learn Kanji characters. Save your creations and share them via email or social media.

Create original handwritten messagesLearn Kanji charactersPractice penmanship
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free
19
Line Paint!
Line Paint!
Line Paint!
Relax and color the shapes!
Free

Unleash your inner artist by drawing and coloring lines to recreate intricate patterns. Relax and enjoy a creative experience at your own pace, with hundreds of levels to explore. Unlock new tools and discover your artistic potential.

Swipe to paintMatch patternsCreate art
🎮 Games
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
20
enso: zen circle
enso: zen circle
enso: zen circle
A game of meditation
Free

A meditative game that helps you clear your mind and enhance creativity by drawing a perfect circle with a single stroke. It's a simple yet profound experience designed for relaxation and focus.

Mind clearing gameplayEnhance creative capacityDraw perfect circles
🎮 Games
(3)
free

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