Drawing Apps reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 244 Reddit reviews across 37 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Drawing Apps brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/GalaxyTab, r/learntodraw, r/DigitalArt, r/ArtistLounge, r/DigitalPainting. Top-rated brands include Krita (4.5/5), Procreate (4.8/5), Clip Studio Paint (4.4/5).
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Reviews244
Subreddits37
Posts70
Brands41
Products3
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#1
Krita
4.5
(37)
"I, too, recommend Krita. Every brush has its own pressure profile"
"Krita, its an amazing free drawing software. highly recommend it"
"Krita. Don't forget to download amazing brushes from the community from krita artist forum"
"I think krita is the standard for digital art out there"
"There's Krita. The most comprehensive one, lots of features."
"[Krita](https://krita.org/en/) is free and quite powerful."
"I like Krita. Plays well with even cheap drawing pads."
"I would suggest using krita and medibang pro firstly they both are free and beginner friendly."
"Krita, Autodesk Sketchbook, and procreate are all pretty cool."
"Krita. Dave Rapoza uses it quite frequently."
#2
Procreate
4.8
(26)
"Procreate is fantastic but it does cost money"
"Procreate the goat"
"I personally use Procreate because it’s very affordable, has a lot of features, very easy to learn & get used to, and constantly being worked on."
"Almost everyone drawing on an iPad is using Procreate. (~$13) Very worth the cost, especially compared to other widely used art programs."
"**Procreate** - The go to standard for sketching/painting on ipad."
"Procreate"
"Okay so it's very certain ProCreate is the best way to go."
"Echoing procreate. it's a single payment, non-subscription, with plenty of features to help w/ tattoo design."
"Everyone I know (and myself) use Procreate and an Apple Pencil."
"Nothing beats procreate. It’s a one time purchase and is super user friendly."
#3
Clip Studio Paint
4.4
(26)
"If you are willing to pay a subscription Clip Studio Paint is by the far the best."
"Clip Studio has an amazing asset store."
"CLIP STUDIO PAINT if price is not an issue."
"Clup Studio Paint is amazing."
"For drawing Clip Studio Paint."
"I'm learning with clip studio paint pro and adore it."
"Clip Studio Paint and Medibang Paint are my 'go to' apps."
"Clip Studio Paint is my go to app."
"Clip Studio Paint is by far the most powerful and feature packed art app."
"Clip Studio is probably the best drawing app to be honest."
#4
Infinite Painter
4.1
(25)
"I am using Infinite Painter. I tried a few other but IP is the best one out there."
"I can really recommend infinite painter."
"Infinite Painter is incredible."
"If you dont want to pay a susbcription for clip studio, infinite painter is the way to go."
"Really enjoy infinite painter on my Samsung devices."
"I've enjoyed using infinite painter."
"I use infinite painter, super user friendly and for being free it's pretty solid"
"Infinite painter is great, as close to procreate as I have found"
"Infinity paint is very good. Easy interface and is great."
"• Infinite Painter"
#5
Ibis Paint X
4.1
(19)
"Definitely ibispaint X. I've tried so many drawing apps, but I've used this one for free for near a decade and keep going back to it"
"I personally use IbisPaint X on IPad! It's free, has built-in speedpaints."
"Ibis paint x is the best."
"Ibis paint seems to be the thing"
"The free version is totally fine to use even for fingers on a small phone screen"
"Ibis paint is pretty solid, and it's free but has ads"
"IbisPaint is pretty good"
"Ibis paint is good as well and it's free with some pay to unlock features"
"If you want one on phone, there's IbisPaint"
"I recommend ibisPaint X, it has ads every once in awhile but it is free and relatively easy to use"
#6
Ibis Paint
4.1
(10)
"I use Ibis paint, it's great."
"• Ibis Paint"
"Ibis Paint is what I use. It has ads but the features are largely free to use."
"Ibis Paint has been a great app for me."
"Other ones that are pretty good are Sketchbook Pro, Ibis Paint, and Mediabang Paint."
"I haven't tried it personally, but a lot of people use Ibis Paint I think?"
"Ibispaint is beginner friendly."
"Medibang and Ibis X are both good programs."
"[ibis paint?]"
"I tend to use ibis paint, MediBang Paint and Autodesk sketchbook the most."
#7
Autodesk Sketchbook
4.0
(10)
"Sketchbook is good."
"Sketchbook autodesk"
"Autodesk sketchbook"
"• Sketchbook"
"I've got Sketchbook and quite like it."
"Auto desk sketchbook is very user friendly."
"Autodesk Sketchbook is good, i used it for a long time."
"Sketchbook does everything I need."
"I like Autodesk Sketchbook and Infinite Painter."
"I recommend Autodesk sketchbook and/or Krita."
#8
MediBang Paint
3.6
(10)
"Medibang"
"I really like MediBang"
"Other ones that are pretty good are Sketchbook Pro, Ibis Paint, and Mediabang Paint."
"I think Medibang paint and Sketchbook are also free on pc."
"Medibang Paint is very beginner friendly in my opinion."
"Medibang paint is almost like a mini Adobe illustrator."
"Medibang is free and I have heard decent things about it. I don’t think it works quite as well as Procreate but if you are just starting out maybe give it a try."
"Autodesk Sketchbook (now called Sketchbook), Medibang Paint, Ibis Paint, Hipaint, or InfinitePaint. All are free."
"Maybe go with Medibang, ad supported"
"IbisPaint x, mediBang, and some people like sketchbook"
#9
FireAlpaca
4.0
(8)
"FireAlpaca is free and great, everything is labeled in the UI which I like."
"Firealpaca is really great!"
"Have used FireAlpaca for 8-9 years now. It's free, too!"
"Fire alpaca and medibang paint."
"Fire Alpaca !!"
"Fire alpaca!"
"Asides from Krita another option can be FireAlpaca."
"Firealpaca, simple, lacks some fancy features but very easy to pick up"
#10
Concepts
4.2
(6)
"Absolutely ADORE the 'Concepts' app."
"Try "Concepts" its interface isn't that complicated."
"Concepts and clip studio paint."
"I like Concepts, they seem to update it a lot."
"Concepts or morpholio."
"I'm enjoying the concepts app. Infinite canvas, vector"
#11
Drawing Desk
4.2
(5)
"Try Drawing Desk App. This app is perfect for learning to draw."
"• Drawing Desk"
"Try Drawing Desk app. I've been using this app for 2 years."
"Try Drawing Desk! I've been using this app since 2019."
"For me, Drawing Desk and SketchPro simplify the art of drawing perfectly."
#12
Sketchbook
4.0
(5)
"I'd recommend you try out Sketchbook for starters."
"Give Sketchbook a shot. Even the paid version isn't that much."
"Maybe sketchbook? That’s what I use"
"My recommendation is that you try Sketchbook."
"The only free app I can recommend you is Sketchbook."
#13
Autodesk
3.8
(5)
"You can buy a Pro version as well at a one time pay and it isn't so expensive."
"Autodesk Sketchbook (now called Sketchbook), Medibang Paint, Ibis Paint, Hipaint, or InfinitePaint. All are free."
"Sketchbook is solid and free and available on all platforms."
"Sketchbook is a good option in addition to procreate. There's a paid option within the app and it's £2.99 I think."
"IbisPaint x, mediBang, and some people like sketchbook"
#14
MediBang Paint Pro
4.3
(4)
"Medibang (or Medibang Pro) is great."
"Medibang Paint Pro"
"Mediabang paint pro or fire alpaca."
"I use medibang pro to draw a lot of times."
#15
Sketchbook Pro
4.3
(4)
"A safe start is sketchbook pro."
"[Sketchbook Pro](https://www.sketchbook.com/apps), it's very intuitive to use."
"Other ones that are pretty good are Sketchbook Pro, Ibis Paint, and Mediabang Paint."
"Sketchbook Pro is a more natural painting / drawing app."
#16
ibisPaint
4.0
(4)
"So far some of my best works have come from ibis and i think its a great choice."
"If you truly want a free app Ibis Paint is highly praised by a lot of people."
"Autodesk Sketchbook (now called Sketchbook), Medibang Paint, Ibis Paint, Hipaint, or InfinitePaint. All are free."
"IbisPaint x, mediBang, and some people like sketchbook"
#17
Samsung Notes
5.0
(3)
"I pick samsung notes because it doesnt need wifi, and the spen features is good."
"I use snotes its the best ui imo and its free too"
"Samsung notes the best for writing"
#18
Affinity
4.0
(3)
"Probably affinity design. Non subscription based and just as if not more capable than illustrator."
"Try Affinity line, very good and inexpensive."
"Procreate on iOS, Affinity on Windows"
#19
Adobe
4.0
(3)
"Adobe Illustrator or Autodesk sketchbook, or inkscape"
"I personally use Adobe Fresco for free"
"Adobe fresco. I’m pretty sure it’s free with a basic Adobe subscription. It’s very similar to procreate but you can also make scalable vector illustrations in addition to pixel based, which is the main advantage in my opinion but also has better brushes."
#20
GIMP
4.0
(2)
"While not as fancy, GIMP is a great alternative to photoshop."
"Gimp 👍 Krita 👍👍"
#21
ibisPaint X
4.0
(2)
"I've been using Ibis Paint X. It's free with a premium version. Free version has ads, with a small one-time fee to remove them, which I definitely paid."
"I think Ibis Paint X is ultimately the best"
#22
Kreska.art
4.0
(2)
"If you don't require a ton of features but you want the smoothest experience you should check kreska.art it is free and browser based"
"You should check out kreska.art. It’s free, web based, and works on Mac without needing to install anything."
#23
Kreska
4.0
(2)
"I highly recommend trying https://kreska.art/ It's completely free, works directly in your browser, and is super beginner-friendly."
"[kreska.art](http://kreska.art) free browser based (no installation) somewhat similar to procreate."
#24
Paint Tool SAI
4.0
(2)
"Paint tool SAI 2, it's really nice for learn and its a software that don't need so much requisits."
"Painttool SAI is dead simple, and pretty cheap."
#25
ArtRage
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend Artrage. Best simulated painting and blending."
"If you are traditional artist try art rage (lite version is free)."
#26
PenUp
3.5
(2)
"Honestly PenUp feels perfect for my needs."
"My Samsung came with an app called Penup."
#27
MediBang
3.5
(2)
"I use Medibang."
"Medibang is easier to use, but Gimp has more features."
#28
HiPaint
3.0
(2)
"Hi Paint is really similar to procreate, but you need to manage the layers and strokes better than ibis paint or it might crash"
"Autodesk Sketchbook (now called Sketchbook), Medibang Paint, Ibis Paint, Hipaint, or InfinitePaint. All are free."
#29
OpenBrush
5.0
(1)
"OpenBrush is exactly like tilt brush and it's free!"
#30
Adobe Fresco
4.0
(1)
"Go for Adobe Fresco. Completely Free."
#31
Tayasui Sketches
4.0
(1)
"I use tayasui sketches because it has several useful tools."
#32
Adobe Photoshop
4.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend you PhotoShop (I started using it recently) or Clip Studio Paint!"
#33
Vectornator
4.0
(1)
"Vectornator is a free app for the iPad that is good for vector drawing."
#34
Autodesk Sketchbook Pro
4.0
(1)
"Autodesk sketchbook pro."
#35
Paint.NET
4.0
(1)
"Paint (dot) net. It's free, it has a ton of features."
#36
Procreate Mini
4.0
(1)
"Procreate mini."
#37
Corel Painter
4.0
(1)
"Painter. It's the closest thing to what apple has."
#38
Masterpiece VR
4.0
(1)
"Masterpiece VR is good!"
#39
SAI
4.0
(1)
"I use sai or krita for drawing (pc)"
#40
Art Set 4
3.0
(1)
"Art Set 4 is a free art app that emulates different art mediums."
#41
ArtFlow
3.0
(1)
"Convert your device into a digital sketchbook with more than 80 paint brushes."
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