Procreate
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The iPad illustration app that professional artists love.
Our Take
Procreate provides professional illustration tools exclusively on iPad. The one-time purchase and powerful features make it essential for digital artists.
Best For
- Digital illustrators
- iPad artists
- Those wanting one-time purchase
- Professional illustration
Consider Alternatives If
- Non-iPad users
- Vector work
- Print design workflows
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Procreate is a professional illustration app for iPad offering painting, drawing, and illustration with extensive brush library.
Ease of Use
Procreate is intuitive on iPad with Apple Pencil. The gesture controls are elegant. Artists adapt quickly.
Key Strengths
- Professional illustration
- One-time purchase
- Excellent brushes
- Animation features
- Apple Pencil support
- Export options
Limitations to Consider
- iPad only
- Not vector-based
- No desktop version
- Layer limits
Pricing Analysis
One-time purchase at $12.99.
Final Thoughts
Procreate is essential for iPad digital artists. The value is exceptional. Non-iPad users need Photoshop or similar.
Top-Rated Alternatives
Explore other highly-rated Design Tools options to find the best fit for your needs.
Popular Integrations
Procreate works seamlessly with these popular tools to enhance your workflow.
Note: Integration availability may vary based on your subscription plan. Visit the official Procreate website or check our individual product pages for the most up-to-date integration information.
About Procreate
iPad digital illustration app
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Procreate |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
One-time purchase $12.99
Integration & API
- API Supported
- No
- API Auth Methods
- Not specified
- API Protocols
- Not specified
- Native Integrations
- Not specified
- Marketplace
- No
- Zapier
- No
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- Not specified
- Encryption
- TLS 1.2
- Compliance
- Not specified
- Uptime SLA
- N/A
Customization
- Custom Objects
- No
- Custom Fields
- Yes
- Custom Workflows
- No
- Custom Reports
- No
- Custom Branding
- No
- Coding Capability
- No
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOS
- Mobile Pricing
- One-time $12.99
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Local
- Browsers
- N/A
- Data Centers
- N/A
- Languages
- EnglishJapaneseChineseKorean
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- One-time
- License Mix
- No
- Trial Days
- Not specified
- Currency
- USD
Support
- Channels
- EmailCommunityDocumentation
- Hours
- Business Hours
- Dedicated Manager
- No
- Training
- Yes