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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.
Naja
Hospital & Health Care, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2022
Procreate, and artist’s (or not) digital playground for art exploration!
Overall my experience with procreate is a positive one. I Love the fact that I’m able to utilize my stylus pencil to create things in essence with an unlimited amount of tools and features right on my iPad. While some of the features that are included within the app are difficult for new Artist or designers to use, despite those few difficult tools there is a wide consortium of picking a level and easy to navigate tools and features for even the newest designer to figure out.
PROSIn general there is a lot to like about the software. You purchase at one time and then you are able to utilize it from there on out you don’t necessarily have to subscribe to anything which is nice. In addition there is a broad range of functionality embedded within the app. So whether you are a beginner artist or mediocre designer, you are sort of able to play around with the app and figure out some basic or simple tools that you are able to use. In comparison to a seasoned artist or designer who has full range and functionality to create true masterpieces simply on the app.
CONSIn terms of things that I liked least about the software, I would just mention that while some of the tools are user-friendly and you are able to figure out how to use some of the basic features. It would be nice for some of the more intricate or designer friendly tools to be easily accessible for new users or new designers. I found that when I was trying to utilize some of the more seasoned tools, I had a little bit of a more difficult time navigating the app or specifically how to use those tools, and found myself having to outsource data and go to another source to watch a video or read on how to specifically use that one feature on the app. And that’s a lot to do to figure out how do use one small feature of the app
Reasons for switching to Procreate
Switching to procreate is simply for the ability to broaden the capacity of simple images, drawings, and notes. Because of the wide range of tools and features that procreate offers, it’s easy to make the switch from a simple design app to a more intricate and elaborate tool base like procreate
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.
Kevib
Graphic Design, 2-10 employees
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 2024
Excellent for drawings
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.
PROSProcreate 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!
CONSIt is somewhat limited, if you’re working with photographs, such as re-coloring, image masks and etc. There are better apps for those purposes.
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.
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
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
Anamika
Education Management, 10,000+ 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 November 2022
Love it!!!
I love everything about this software. I am absolutely in love with this! I can create, export, design and so much more!
CONSI wish the workspace was easier to navigate.
Anonymous
1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2023
Procreate, for Beginners or Experts
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.
PROSWhen 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.
CONSProcreate 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.
Mariana
Arts and Crafts, 2-10 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 2021
Must have for artists
I can accomplish art projects much faster than then when with paper, digitalizing, photoshoping...!
PROSEasy to use, it's possible to export to pdf, psd, png... makes a hand lettering art project much more easy ans is a time saver.
CONSIt requeries a lot from the batery, I need to recharge several times or keep recharging when working in a bigger project.
Luv Kush
Design, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2023
Should you buy Procreate or Not?
Procreate helps me to make my drawings faster with no wastage of paper and giving full control to me
CONSthere is one feature that could be added, 3d editing should be introduced to procreate to model 3d objects
Miguel
E-Learning, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
Intuitive Drawing Software, Easy To Use And Full Of Features
Easy to use software, it has many kinds of brushes that you can use or even make your own!
CONSCould have better and more easy-to-use animation features.
José
Design, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
best drawing app
A great experience. I allways use it.
PROSIt 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.
CONSI don't like the limitation of layers for when designing, drawing, animating. I hope it gets resolved soon.
Janice
Graphic Design, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2021
Best drawing software for iPad
It's relatively easy to use if you're already familiar with traditional design software. Versatile, and has the best brush algorithms of any iPad software.
CONSI think it has room to grow and become more complex. Some of the tools feel a little clumsy.
Tamara
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Really Great App
I love how easy and intuitive this app is to use.
CONSNot 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.
Abdullah
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2021
Procreate
Procreate is really smooth and easy to start with. talk about jump in and start drawing, no tutorials needed. that is procreate
PROSProcreate is really great for iPad users. the interface is very simple and the tools are at the edge giving enough screen real estate for artists to draw on. you don't need a digital pencil to draw but it's very recommended. it has features like palm rejection and gestures. it makes working easier and faster.
CONSnot detrimental but, it consumes more battery power than expected. due to it's palm rejection features coupled with my screen protector, it doesn't respond to finger gestures sometimes.
Reasons for switching to Procreate
seeing what I am drawing on the screen is better than graphics tablets using a different screen
Vincent
Biotechnology, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2023
Best for graphic designers
I like that it is very easy to use overall. Using it on my iPad.
CONSI love it and dont have anything negative to say about it.
Nancy
Design, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2022
Procreate - the go to software for iPad artists
Procreate has been a huge plus for my business and I use it several times a week to create artwork for clients.I enjoy playing around in it on my own time as well!
PROSUsing Procreate on an iPad with an i pencil is the closest I have gotten to feeling like I am working in a sketch pad. The range of brushes and features is excellent and I like that there is such a large market of add-ons (brushes, color palettes etc.) available as well! Exporting artwork is a piece of cake!
CONSThere is a lot to his program, therefore a lot to learn. The learning curve was a little steep for me and I am still learning the ins and outs of how it functions.
Leona
Arts and Crafts, 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 January 2022
Love
I love using procreate for creating digital art, stickers, and other items.
PROSWith procreate, you can drop and drag colors from the palette to your workspace.
CONSI am unable to think of anything I don't like about this software.
Anonymous
1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
Robust Features at an Amazing Price
I've been using procreate for a month and love the features. The price is minimal compared to its value, and I'm able to export PNGs with transparent backgrounds. I'm looking forward to experimenting with brush sets next!
PROSProcreate allows me to work in layers, which I'm used to thanks to Adobe Photoshop and other pro-level software programs.
CONSThere seems to be some bugginess when using the app on the iPad with the Apple Pencil. The tools will often change from draw to erase and vice versa. It's a small irritation compared to working in the app though.
Souleymane
Verified reviewer
Mining & Metals, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2023
The app you need for your illustrations and paintings.
Translation: Procreate, for me, still remains one of the best illustration and art creation applications with its highly customizable brush engines.
PROSThe 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.
CONSI 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.