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Pedro
Verified reviewer
Architecture & Planning, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2021
Cheap, efficient and good drawing program
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.
PROSProcreate 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.
CONSThe only bad thing is that you need to buy an Apple Pencil or any alternative, because without that it's very hard to use.
Camille
Arts and Crafts, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2022
Procreate - Simplicity and efficiency
Procreate has an option called Time-lapse video which records every step of your work then speeds it up to get a short video and you can export it! Which is super convenient to share it on Instagram for example.
PROSProcreate is easy to use and the menu is not overloaded with a varied set of unfamiliar icons. The most interesting thing is that everything is customizable. You can modify all the brushes to have the same effect as a drawing on paper. Another handy trick is that you can choose these brushes to erase, so you can just smudge the color of certain areas instead of erasing everything.
CONSThe higher the size and quality of the canvas, the less you can add layers. Another problem is that it is only available on IPhone or IPad.
Reasons for switching to Procreate
I made the switch to have more options available because my previous software was limited.
Teya
Verified reviewer
Arts and Crafts, 51-200 employees
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2021
Great for amateurs. Bad for Pros.
I downloaded it because of the hype around it. I needed to check if it is that great and I kept my mind open. Unfortunately it was uncapable to turn me into their regular user and make me leave my favorite drawing app. I still use it occasionally hoping that it will impress me.
PROSIt is wonderful how easy it is to start drawing with Procreate. One does need any tutorial or Help menu. It is that intuitive that even kids can start using it right away. It is affordable and the people making it are not resting - they keep trying to make it better and richer. The interface is a masterpiece!
CONSAs someone who makes her living from drawing, I find Procreate poor in functionality. The brushes engine is really not the best and many of the functions that I use and need the most are hard to access, others don't even exist.
Roland
Arts and Crafts, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
The best designer program
The best designer program I ever used.
PROSEasy to use it.Affordable.Lots of options.Great quality of drawings.
CONSType in text on a drawing bit difficult.
Reasons for switching to Procreate
Friend recommended, tried it and found it easy to use and really useful.
Kristin
Arts and Crafts, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2023
So much power for little money
This is such a powerful piece of drawing software. It functions best with the Apple Pencil and free-form shapes — but it includes the ability to create perfect circles, squares, straight lines, etc.
CONSThere's something of a learning curve to this software. Because it can do a lot, it also has a lot of tools and commands to master. But the online user manual is helpful.
Reason for choosing Procreate
Inexpensive (one-time purchase) and so powerful.
Reasons for switching to Procreate
I will always use Illustrator for vector images. But for illustrations and patterns, Procreate is a much better value than the subscription to Illustrator.
Carlos
Fine Art, 1 employee
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2023
Create with the Pro
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.
PROSthat 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.
CONSnothing 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.
Zhiyao
Architecture & Planning, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Procreate changed the game!
It is excellent! I love procreate. It is my daily practice tool.
PROSProcreate is super easy and intuitive to use. And the price is very affordable compare with other drawing/imaging editing software.
CONSIt 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.
Reasons for switching to Procreate
Procreate is cheaper.
Jess
Design, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2023
One of the best creative apps ive ever used in my entire career
My experience with Procreate has been amazing and it's truly changed my career for the better.
PROSThe procreate app is extremely user-friendly, very easy to learn, and most importantly intuitive to the way artists actually work
CONSI wish there was a better way to organize files and fonts, but neither of those things has deterred my workflow in any way
CHARLENE
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2023
Great Art app
Unlimited uses ! I use this app for editing, creating art , and enjoy that it can be used very “Painterly” or more graphically.
CONSThere’s so many options I can get distracted by the choices .
Reasons for switching to Procreate
I had missed backing up before a sketchbook pro update that made me loose all my art !
Chris
Arts and Crafts, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
The Best Digital Drawing Software
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.
PROSAs 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!!
CONSA 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.
Dana Ella
Architecture & Planning, 2-10 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
Sentirte pro creando con procreate!
Me encanta que exista un software donde puedas dibujar a mano sin necesitar photoshop de por medio. Adiós table Wacom + photoshop. Muchas funciones y pinceles a tu disposición + la posibilidad de exportación de videos rápidos y PNG inmediatos
CONSAún no he encontrado algo que no me guste más que deberían agregarle un tutorial de uso al inicio, creo que haría que la experiencia de usuario fuese mejor
Reasons for switching to Procreate
Quería algo más directo y fácil de usar, sinceramente
Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
my brush
it facilitates drawing thanks to its multitude of brushes and dedicated drawing functions
PROSis an easy-to-use tool with many brushes for drawing and painting
CONSit's not too famous as it's limited to certain Apple products only
Reason for choosing Procreate
this tool is so easy to use it's just click-and-drop with most of its effects.
Herman
E-Learning, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2022
The premiere illustration software of the 21st Century.
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.
PROSProcreate 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.
CONSThe 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.
Tessa
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
I use it every day!
Procreate has made my job easier by 100x. I use it to create and manage designs as a tattoo artist.
PROSProcreate is extremely user friendly, packed with features, runs smoothly - all for a fair price.
CONSI do wish procreate’s library was more customizable. I’ve also had recent issues with printing straight from the app (a mass user issue that has been solved now) that were extremely inconvenient during working. Customer service seems to be lacking as the issue was widespread and not handled properly or efficiently.
Sarah
Non-Profit Organization Management, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2022
I’m addicted! Invaluable to any artist of any medium!
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!
PROSI 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
CONSThe 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.
Carl
Design, 1 employee
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2021
Must-Have Drawing Software for the iPad
I love using Procreate, and recommend it to anyone interested in doing art on the iPad; especially beginners who might be wary of investing in more expensive software. Though I primarily use Clip Studio Paint these days, I still have my copy of Procreate and will occasionally bust it out for simpler drawings.
PROSOne of the best drawing apps available for the iPad, and unbeatable for the price. Has great functionality, and they are constantly adding new features.
CONSIt's not especially intuitive, and does lack some features that more robust drawing programs have. Moving files from your desktop to iPad and back again as you work on them can be a bit tedious.
Kayla
Design, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2021
Easy to use, endless possibilities
Overall, I am highly satisfied with my purchase of procreate. The more I use the software, the more I have enjoyed it. I have learned so much and grown as an artist with procreate.
PROSProcreate is very easy to use and has endless possibilities to explore. Everything is extremely customizable and makes designing easier than I’ve ever experienced before.
CONSThere is a bit of a learning curve to all of the features on procreate so it may take a little while to understand all the features it has to offer.
Anthony
Automotive, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2022
For the creative on the go
Overall my experience with Procreate has been nothing but enjoyable. There's multiple resources for learning Procreate and being able to design and import your own brushes is a nice touch. I also enjoy the video recording of what you may be creating.
PROSThe thing that I like the most about Procreate is that it tends to be very user friendly if you're used to working in spaces such as Corel Draw, Adobe, or any other drawing program. If you're familiar with those types of interfaces, then diving head first isn't intimidating.
CONSThe only thing that I don't like about this software is having to remember multiple swipes to bring up different menus. I understand that it's an iPad app, so design space is limited when it comes to fly out menus and the like. It would be nice to be able to map your own gestures for the things you use constantly.
Pippa
Apparel & Fashion, 10,000+ employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
Great for designing/digital artworks!
Great programme especially for beginners and digital artists. Much more economical than photoshop but doesn’t do the full job.
PROSProcreate is wonderful on an iPad with an Apple Pencil - so many built in brushes and options make it just like drawing on paper.
CONSExporting images has limited format options. Can be difficult when trying to export an image into photoshop to complete the process.
Mattie
Retail, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
Best Digital Art App Out There
One of the best, most intuitive digital art app out there. I've tried a ton, and for the minimal, one time fee Procreate has, I can't recommend it more. It's amazing.
CONSNothing. I really truly like everything. Normally I would say maybe the fee, but this app is so good, I would feel weird about not paying a little bit to the developers, plus there would probably be ads and I love it as is.
Susan
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 201-500 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2022
I LOVE working with this product.
Overall so fun and simple to use and navigate, organize and store projects. Thank
PROSSo much fun! Ease of use, crisp text and graphics that pop and put forth a professional looking product!
CONSThere’s no way to backup to iCloud you have to do it manually.
Martha
Legal Services, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2022
Procreate a must for Artists
Easy to use even if you are inexperienced with similar software. A great variety of artistic tools.
CONSWhile it is easy to use it is not the most intuitive program I have seen. The learning curve takes some time.
Scott
Verified reviewer
Design, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2023
Better than auto desk sketchbook !
Procreate has A filter called “liquefy” that can make your page look like a hydro-dip template. I believe it’s called “flowy marble”.
CONSWhen you close out of a drawing you can’t push the undo button. So drawings that I did a year ago, I can’t use undo button. I can only use an eraser.
Reasons for switching to Procreate
Because my cousin who is an art teacher recommended it to me
Mengjia
Research, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2022
Perfect tool for iPad user!
For iPad users, Procreate is a very good and affordable app to edit photos. This spp has various functions.
CONSIt may take some time to get familiar with functions in Procreate.
Brianna
Food & Beverages, 10,000+ employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
What to expect when using procreate
I love the variety of brushes and having the ability to add more brushes if need be. I also love having having a digital multi-medium digital sketchbook.
CONSThe only thing that I don't like about procreate is you have to pay two separate fees ( Ipad and Iphone).
Reasons for switching to Procreate
Wanted to try some advanced options