Procreate Reviews

Overall rating
Filter by
Company size
Time used
122 Reviews

- Industry: Mining & Metals
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
The app you need for your illustrations and paintings.
Reviewed on 2023/08/18
Translation: Procreate, for me, still remains one of the best illustration and art creation...
Translation: Procreate, for me, still remains one of the best illustration and art creation applications with its highly customizable brush engines.
Pros
The feature I like the most is the time-lapse recording that captures the entire process of creation, which is useful for artists or those who want to share their creations or create tutorials.
Cons
I haven't found any negative points, but the export and sharing feature can be a bit overwhelming because I can't figure out which format to download. However, they do offer multiple formats to choose from.
- Industry: Outsourcing/Offshoring
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
My winner illustration Tool
Reviewed on 2023/11/23
I have made a lot of work easier, and faster, and actually became an illustrator thanks to...
I have made a lot of work easier, and faster, and actually became an illustrator thanks to procreate. I was no longer afraid of drawing digitally.
Pros
It is so simple to use, that when I used it for the first time, it was as if I have known it from always.
Cons
The only one thing I don´t like is that the undo history is not available after closing the art you are working on.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Drawing with Procreate
Reviewed on 2022/06/26
I used Procreate over 6 months to create designs and logo.
I used Procreate over 6 months to create designs and logo.
Pros
Drawing is most important feature for Procreate, you can create and edit your images or logos with your brush or other kind of features.
Cons
Procreate has impressive library, but they can improve other kind of features to.
- Industry: Fine Art
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Create with the Pro
Reviewed on 2023/11/20
The real-time painting experience was a standout, effortlessly translating my artistic impulses...
The real-time painting experience was a standout, effortlessly translating my artistic impulses onto the digital canvas. What impressed me most was that Procreate seemed to anticipate and address potential concerns, offering an intuitive platform that fostered creativity and spontaneity of traditional painting while providing a vast array of tools and customization options left me with a gratifying impression of this digital artistic tool.
Pros
that I could paint in real time
What I found most rewarding about Procreate was the ability to paint in real-time. It's as if the digital canvas became an extension of my artistic instincts, capturing every brushstroke and creative impulse with remarkable responsiveness. The seamless and lag-free experience allowed me to witness my artwork come to life right before my eyes, mirroring the organic flow of traditional painting. This real-time interaction not only enhanced my connection to the creative process but also fostered a sense of immediacy and spontaneity in my work. Procreate's capability to keep up with the rhythm of my artistic expression made the digital painting experience incredibly immersive and, in many ways, transcendent.
Cons
nothing
Surprisingly, there was little to nothing that bothered me about Procreate. Its intuitive interface and well-thought-out design meant that any potential challenges were swiftly overcome. The software's user-friendly nature and robust features left me with no notable grievances, allowing me to focus entirely on the joy of creating art.
- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Excellent for drawings
Reviewed on 2024/02/25
I use Procreate to make YouTube Thumbnails, album art, cartoons and more. It’s intuitive and easy...
I use Procreate to make YouTube Thumbnails, album art, cartoons and more. It’s intuitive and easy to use, with only a mild learning curve.
Pros
Procreate is more of a drawing and illustration tool, to me, than it is a Photoshop replacement. If you’re expecting to repair a damaged, old family photo, it may not be suited for that. If you’re creating digital art, Procreate excels! It has tons of brushes, layers, effects and everything else you’d need to make some first rate digital drawings, for a great price. Give it a try!
Cons
It is somewhat limited, if you’re working with photographs, such as re-coloring, image masks and etc. There are better apps for those purposes.
- Industry: Recreational Facilities & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The best drawing app for iPad.
Reviewed on 2024/05/21
Pros
With Procreate, we can easily create graphic designs and sketches and present them using the AirPlay mode.
Cons
Although it probably isn't important for most artists, I wish there was a collaboration tool to work on designs together.
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great Art app
Reviewed on 2023/11/16
Pros
Unlimited uses ! I use this app for editing, creating art , and enjoy that it can be used very “Painterly” or more graphically.
Cons
There’s so many options I can get distracted by the choices .
- Industry: Arts & Crafts
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great image and animation tool for beginners
Reviewed on 2023/12/05
I use Procreate as an image editor, photo editor and animation tool. It doesn´t have so much tools...
I use Procreate as an image editor, photo editor and animation tool. It doesn´t have so much tools as expensive alternatives, but for small artists it is great
Pros
Easy to use, many usefull tutorials, helpfull cominity
Cons
Limit of the project size: the bigger the canvas size - the less number of layers are available
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Procreate changed the game!
Reviewed on 2023/08/15
It is excellent! I love procreate. It is my daily practice tool.
It is excellent! I love procreate. It is my daily practice tool.
Pros
Procreate is super easy and intuitive to use. And the price is very affordable compare with other drawing/imaging editing software.
Cons
It is hard for me to make sure I closed a geometry when pour a whole region with color. I hope there will be some tools help figure that out.
- Industry: Arts & Crafts
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The Best Digital Drawing Software
Reviewed on 2023/10/17
I would recommend this software to anyone. All the way from an amateur artist to a professional...
I would recommend this software to anyone. All the way from an amateur artist to a professional graphic designer. I have used it for years and it is so comfortable to use.
Pros
As the title says this is the best digital drawing software. It has great ease of use and transfers well to other editing software. There are so many features like an extensive brush library. The best feature is the price point. Approximately 10-12 dollars one time and you have the software. No subscription service!!
Cons
A con of this product is that it is only for iPads. This could possibly be cost-prohibitive for some individuals. There is a version for phones but it is pretty lackluster.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Amazing program with an easy price point. Gorgeous and Intuitive.
Reviewed on 2022/05/24
I've used it for commission work and teaching projects both, and it's never let me down.
I've used it for commission work and teaching projects both, and it's never let me down.
Pros
The amount of features, ease of creating new brushes and overall gorgeous UI really make it shine.
Cons
Could be a little bit beefier with more filters and manipulation. Would love to see vector features.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Should you buy Procreate or Not?
Reviewed on 2023/07/17
Pros
Procreate helps me to make my drawings faster with no wastage of paper and giving full control to me
Cons
there is one feature that could be added, 3d editing should be introduced to procreate to model 3d objects
- Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Really Great App
Reviewed on 2023/09/06
Pros
I love how easy and intuitive this app is to use.
Cons
Not sure if this is just user error or not, but I find that it's difficult to know just how many features this app has. But, that is solved by watching videos.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Procreate Review
Reviewed on 2023/12/26
Pros
So many features to create assets for designing!
Cons
Might be overwhelming for a new user since there are so many features to learn.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Procreate, for Beginners or Experts
Reviewed on 2023/01/13
Overall, I've had a great experience; procreate has helped me get my art out there and even make...
Overall, I've had a great experience; procreate has helped me get my art out there and even make some money. I don't think I would have gotten so into art without Procreate.
Pros
When I first started drawing, procreate had all the tools, explanations, and features for me to learn and explore my visions. This is great for beginners but also an excellent tool for personal art, drawings, or technical drawing experts. In addition, I always recommend this to others as it's only ONE payment. Most other drawing apps require monthly subscriptions. Thus, my favorite thing about this software is the low price for the fantastic features. It's worth it.
Cons
Procreate can be a bit difficult at first, and even though I've almost had the software for a year, I continue to uncover new and easier ways to illustrate things. Sometimes, you just have to google how to do something, and that's the best option.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Going on year 6 with this app!
Reviewed on 2022/08/29
I've been a loyal user of Procreate since 2016, and it was the first design tool that started my...
I've been a loyal user of Procreate since 2016, and it was the first design tool that started my journey as a graphic designer. The value for the price is way more than I could expect from a $10 app. I now use this app as part of my design system in my professional work, and sometimes I even create complete projects. This app is great for hobbyists, beginners, and professionals. I've learned that there are no limits to what you can do on Procreate. Many opportunities I have achieved would not have been successful without Procreate. Some things I would mention if you haven't considered are to make sure you have the proper device specs to run the app. Larger projects require an iPad with more memory.
Pros
What makes Procreate very valuable to me are the advanced design tools, resources, and price.
There are many tools available that make illustrating and photo editing easy, natural, and enjoyable. What impresses me about the design tools and features is the interface is simple, yet you can customize the tool's properties to a great extent.
Procreate has amassed a large community of designers and illustrators across social media that help others make the most out of the app. Many resources from these platforms have helped me with my workflow and improved my design and technical skills. The resources include free and paid courses, brush sets, design feedback, regular updates, and more!
The price for the app is a one-time $9.99! The fact that this app is a complete design system that costs around the same price as a whole meal at McDonald's is unreal to me. There are no ads, no subscriptions, and no tiered plans.
Cons
The few cons I would mention are the inability to render vector graphics (SVGs), the hidden secret shortcuts, the cropping of layers, and having no automatic edit history feature.
I wish you could create vectors in native Procreate. To make vectors from my Procreate designs, I encounter the tedious task of converting them in Illustrator.
I've been using Procreate for many years, yet I'm still unaware of some hidden shortcuts and gestures. I usually stumble on them going through social media. It can be frustrating because these shortcuts cannot be easily found or notified of through the app itself.
It can also be frustrating when you take a layer and move it to the side of the artboard, and the layer gets cut off.
Procreate lacks an interval editing history feature. I now make multiple copies, but sometimes I forget or realize I want to revisit a version I didn't duplicate.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The premiere illustration software of the 21st Century.
Reviewed on 2022/12/03
I have used Procreate to design several logos and Podcast Cover Art which has earned me income in...
I have used Procreate to design several logos and Podcast Cover Art which has earned me income in the field of digital illustration. The ease with which complicated projects can be completed is invaluable and has saved me both time and effort.
Pros
Procreate works seamlessly with an Apple Pencil and an iPad to help any user effect stunning illustrations with a seemingly endless array of digital tools and tricks at your disposal.
Cons
The learning curve is steep, and to master all the functions and tools I had to complete several tutorials online. Procreate does, however, offer its own unique tutorials for new users, and they are fun to complete.

- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Amazing that such a great program could cost so little.
Reviewed on 2022/12/06
I use this program daily for both work and personal use. For work I can make quick and beautiful...
I use this program daily for both work and personal use. For work I can make quick and beautiful landscape plans, for personal I can just doodle. It has all of the features I need for a drawing program, but it also offers an amazing array of import options. You can easily create your own brushes, so repeating tree shapes for example is quick and easy.
Pros
First is that this program has become a major design program, so extra features, brushes, and tutorials are everywhere. Second is the amazing price. Third is just how easy it is to use once you know where everything is.
Cons
Nothing, we have had no issues with this program
- Industry: Legal Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Procreate a must for Artists
Reviewed on 2022/12/06
Pros
Easy to use even if you are inexperienced with similar software. A great variety of artistic tools.
Cons
While it is easy to use it is not the most intuitive program I have seen. The learning curve takes some time.

- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Cheap, efficient and good drawing program
Reviewed on 2021/07/17
overall i am happy to have purchased this application, i use every day for different activities...
overall i am happy to have purchased this application, i use every day for different activities because you can do whatever you what, from graphic design, fashion design, take notas, to architectural drawings, in conclution i love it.
Pros
Procreate is one of the best drawing aplications available for IOS devices, it's a very intuitive applications that you can learn by practicing a few hours. It has a lot of Brushes, working with layers, and an export facility in any format.
Cons
The only bad thing is that you need to buy an Apple Pencil or any alternative, because without that it's very hard to use.
- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
For $10 Can't Beat It
Reviewed on 2023/01/12
Pros
I love that it came with pre installed brushes. It's not for what I usually do Graphic Design on, but it's still cool.
Cons
I wish it came with more features for image editing. However, it did better than what I could do to restore an old photo.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
I’m addicted! Invaluable to any artist of any medium!
Reviewed on 2022/04/28
I’m able to do all our lettering, create custom art for our emails and newsletter, as well as...
I’m able to do all our lettering, create custom art for our emails and newsletter, as well as instantly edit any image. Love it!
Pros
I love how intuitive it is, how fast and easy the learning curve is, how many brush options are available, as well as tutorials on the web
Cons
The only thing I don’t like is the lack of an Undo option after you switch pages or projects. And it would be great to have some in-app textures already available. But no complaints.
- Industry: Cosmetics
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
For the tattoo industry this program is essential
Reviewed on 2022/05/08
Flawless
Flawless
Pros
The ease of use i have tried some free apps I’ve tried paid but this one is by far the easiest to use.
Cons
I would love if they implemented a way to organize the files in an alphabetical order

- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Once you get it...
Reviewed on 2021/06/03
I struggled initially and gave up frequently, however I found the right tutorials out there to help...
I struggled initially and gave up frequently, however I found the right tutorials out there to help me along and now I use it to mock up and design logos and graphics to use for my business.
Pros
I love the ability to do a huge variety of graphic design work in a single application. It has what feels like a million different pens to choose from and a ton of different things you can download and add to the app to make it even more functional for whatever you choose. Thankfully there are also a million and one different tutorials out there so you can figure out how to do what you need to do
Cons
There is a learning curve if you've never used this type of software (obviously) and it's easy to get frustrated at first until you figure things out. However, once you learn where everything is and how to use it, it is awesome.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
-
Review Source
Overall rating
- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
- Customer Support
- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
best drawing app
Reviewed on 2022/07/13
A great experience. I allways use it.
A great experience. I allways use it.
Pros
It is super easy to use, the interface helped me a lot to handle the app. I have been able to use it very well without problems.
Cons
I don't like the limitation of layers for when designing, drawing, animating. I hope it gets resolved soon.