Procreate Reviews

Pros

Procreate is simply amazing. I have been using it for over two years for drawing, taking notes, editing images, and creating graphic content. The huge range of brushes and colors, the ability to make small animations, the user friendly workflow and the precision of the tools are all things I really appreciate. They make this app feel truly one of a kind.

Cons

One part I didn't enjoy as much was the way layers are merged when working across multiple layers, since it isn't especially user friendly at first. Pinching the images together to combine them was a bit tricky in the beginning, although with a little practice it becomes manageable.

Pros

It is very user friendly, with lots of useful tutorials and a supportive community that's always ready to help me.

Cons

The only downside is the project size limitation as the canvas gets larger, the number of available layers goes down.

Pros

Using it felt natural right from the first time I opened it, almost like I had already been working with it for years because the app is so easy to use.

Cons

My only complaint is that once you close the artwork you're working on, the undo history is gone and cannot be accessed anymore.

Pros

This app packs an impressive number of features into one place. I can paint, draw, edit images and even create animations without needing anything else. It is absolutely worth the price for everything that's included.

Cons

With so many tools available, it does take time to learn how everything works. I do wish there were better guidance or some kind of built-in navigation to help understand each feature.

Pros

Getting into Procreate was very easy since it's convenient, accessible and reasonably priced. The learning curve is light and the brushes have a much nicer look and feel than Photoshop Overall even if it does come with a few trade-offs.

Cons

One thing that bothers me is how brush textures can end up looking pixelated and a bit faded once the image is compressed into a JPEG. I also miss having adjustment layers like Photoshop offers because having to tweak colors and levels directly on the painted layers leaves me with much less flexibility.

Pros

The possibilities feel almost limitless. I can also get extra brushes from all over the place for relatively little money or just create my own without much trouble.

Cons

That same strength can also be the downside like with so many options available, it's pretty easy to get lost in everything you can do.

Pros

Painting in real time was easily the most satisfying part of using Procreate. The digital canvas felt like a natural extension of my artistic instincts, picking up every brushstroke and creative impulse with impressive responsiveness. Because everything stayed seamless and free of lag, I could watch the artwork develop instantly in a way that closely echoed the organic feel of traditional painting. That real-time feedback deepened my connection to my creative process and brought more spontaneity and immediacy into my work. Procreate kept pace with the flow of my ideas so well that the whole digital painting experience felt deeply immersive and, At times almost transcendent.

Cons

Honestly nothing really stood out as a downside with�this app. Very little, if anything, got in the way. The interface is user friendly, the design was clearly well thought out and any small learning moments were quick to get past. Plus its simple setup and powerful feature set left me with no meaningful complaints which made it easy to stay focused on the enjoyment of creating art.

Pros

Whether I am editing images or making artwork from scratch, this app gets used by me all the time. I really enjoy how it can lean into a very painterly style or be used by me for more graphic-looking work depending on what I need.

Cons

It offers so many tools and options that I sometimes get sidetracked just deciding what to use.

Pros

Hands down, this is like the best digital drawing app out there. It's very user friendly and my workflow carries over nicely into other editing programs. There are tons of tools included especially the huge brush library which gives me a lot to work with. The biggest highlight, though, is the price. I pay around $10-12 once and own the software outright. No subscription at all which is a huge plus.

Cons

One problem is that it's limited to iPads, so the hardware requirement alone can make it too expensive for some people. There is also a phone version available but it feels pretty underwhelming compared to the iPad app.

Pros

Procreate is the kind of software that really lets me do just about anything. I can go from basic photo editing to creating a drawing completely from scratch. It comes with plenty of features and a lot of useful tools that make it suitable for all kinds of creative work. One of the best parts is how user friendly it is while I build my project which makes the whole experience the best. It includes practical functions like copying and pasting objects I have sampled with the dedicated tool but also more advanced options such as automatically generating a real time-lapse of my work which is especially useful if I want to share it on social media. I'd recommend Procreate both to anyone looking to create something professional in graphic design and to people who simply want to draw and enjoy themselves. On top of that, it costs me very little for everything it offers.

Cons

The only minor downside and honestly it barely feels like one, is that�the software�is available only on iPad and of course requires an Apple Pencil to be used properly.

Pros

It's a user friendly app to draw and paint and the wide variety of brushes makes it even better to work with.

Cons

One downside is that it isn't as widely known, mainly because it only works on certain Apple devices.

Pros

Creating digital art and graphic design is very easy with Procreate because the interface is user friendly and the shortcuts save me a lot of time. Another thing I really appreciate is being able to share the app through Apple Family which meant I didn't have to buy it a second time for my child to use on her iPad.

Cons

My only real complaint is that�this app�is limited to Apple devices. I spent nearly two years going back and forth on whether to buy an iPad and the main reason I finally bought one was just so I could use�this app.

Pros

This app is really user friendly and it's very simple to get started with.

Cons

One thing I am still unsure about is whether it's just me but it can be hard to tell how many features are actually included. That said, watching videos clears that up pretty quickly.

Pros

Using Procreate on my iPad with an Apple Pencil is fantastic. With so many built-in brushes and creative options, it really gives me a natural, paper-like drawing experience.

Cons

The biggest downside is the limited image export formats. It can be a hassle when trying to move artwork into Photoshop to finish the process.

Pros

One feature I appreciate most is the time-lapse recording, since it captures my entire creation process from start to finish. That's especially helpful as an artist who wants to share my work or put together tutorials.

Cons

I really haven't run into any major downsides, though the export and sharing options can feel a little overwhelming because it's not always clear which file format I should choose. Still, it's nice that there are several formats available.

Pros

Getting started with Procreate is very natural and the interface is simple to understand. It's also much more affordable than many other drawing and image-editing apps.

Cons

The one area where I find myself getting stuck is checking whether a shape is fully closed before filling an area with color can be frustrating. It would be really helpful to have a tool that makes that easier to spot.

Pros

Drawing in Procreate lets me work much faster, without wasting paper and gives me complete control over my whole process.

Cons

One thing I'd still like to see is 3D editing added to�this app, so it can also be used to model 3D objects.

Pros

It is a very user friendly app, simple enough that I can learn how to use it on my own without much trouble.

Cons

Nothing major but�the app�could use more font options for writing and text.

Pros

Procreate is incredibly user friendly, quick to pick up and above all, it works in a way that makes sense for how I as an artist actually create.

Cons

The only thing I'd really like to see improved is file and font organization, although it hasn't affected my workflow at all.

Pros

What I appreciated most when I first started is that getting up to speed is fairly easy and the steps for handling my everyday tasks are simple to learn.

Cons

Like most image-editing software, it can feel complicated at times but that really comes from how powerful it is.