Procreate
Procreate is a suite of creative applications designed specifically for Apple devices (iPad and iPhone). Founded on the principle that "art is for everyone," Procreate provides powerful and intuitive digital art tools for both creative professionals and aspiring artists.
The Procreate ecosystem includes three main products:
Procreate®
The flagship application offering a complete art studio experience on iPad. It provides professional-grade sketching, painting, and illustration tools with an extensive brush library. Priced at $12.99 USD as a one-time purchase.
Procreate Dreams™
A dedicated animation app that allows users to animate anywhere on their iPad. Also priced at $12.99 USD as a one-time purchase.
Procreate® Pocket
A mobile version of Procreate optimized for iPhone, enabling sketching and painting on the go. Available for $5.99 USD as a one-time purchase.
Procreate distinguishes itself with a no-subscription pricing model — users pay once and own the app forever. The company also provides extensive learning resources including a Help Center, Beginners Series, and educational materials for classroom use.
Target Audience
Digital artists, illustrators, graphic designers, animators, art students, creative professionals, and hobbyist artists
Key Features
- Complete digital art studio for iPad
- Professional sketching and painting tools
- Extensive brush library with regular updates
- Animation capabilities (Procreate Dreams)
- iPhone version available (Procreate Pocket)
- One-time purchase - no subscription required
- Intuitive user interface for beginners and professionals
- Regular software updates with new features
Use Cases
- Digital illustration and painting
- Concept art creation
- Animation production
- Sketching and drawing on mobile devices
- Graphic design projects
- Educational art instruction
- Professional artwork creation
- Creative hobby projects
Pros
- One-time purchase with no subscription fees
- Professional-grade tools at affordable prices
- Intuitive interface suitable for all skill levels
- Regular updates with new features and brushes
- Available on both iPad and iPhone
- Extensive learning resources and community support
Cons
- Only available on Apple devices (iPad/iPhone)
- No Android or Windows version available
- Requires Apple Pencil for optimal experience
Pricing
Procreate: $12.99 USD (one-time), Procreate Dreams: $12.99 USD (one-time), Procreate Pocket: $5.99 USD (one-time)
