ibisPaint Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5

“Feature-Rich for a Mobile App”

ibisPaint packs a lot into a mobile app—it's close to desktop-level power. The brush variety and layer options are excellent, but it takes some time to get used to the interface.

Pros : Tons of brushes, layers, and tools even in the free version.

Cons : The interface is a bit complex for me as a beginner.

Switched from : Procreate

Reason to switch : iPhone version of Procreate has smaller memory capacity which results in lower layer limits and smaller canvas sizes.

4.5/5

“Perfect for Bringing My Comics to Life”

As a comic creator, I need software that's versatile and efficient. ibisPaint fits the bill perfectly. The sheer number of brushes and materials is incredible – I can find the perfect tools for everything from inking to coloring to adding textures. The stroke stabilization is a lifesaver for getting clean lines, and the ruler features help me with panel layouts. It's made my comic creation process so much smoother.

Pros : Huge selection of brushes and materials, excellent stroke stabilization, useful ruler features, layer management is great for complex artwork, easy to export in various formats.

Cons : The paid version is necessary for unlocking all the features, and it can take some time to get used to all the different tools and options.

4.5/5

“Best Drawing App for On-the-Go Artists”

ibisPaint has been my go-to for quick sketches on my tablet. It’s smooth and intuitive, and I love the time-lapse recording feature.

Pros : Lightweight, responsive, and perfect for sketching anywhere.

Cons : Some premium features are locked behind ads or a subscription.

Switched from : MediBang

Reason to switch : Wanted fewer ads and a more affordable premium model.

4.5/5

“Excellent for Layered Illustrations”

ibisPaint lets me work with dozens of layers easily. It’s a lifesaver for detailed pieces. Just be cautious if you're using a budget phone or tablet.

Pros : Layer support is comparable to desktop software.

Cons : Gets sluggish with too many layers on low-end devices.

Switched from : Flame Painter

Reason to switch : Trying a lighter app for faster performance on older devices.

4.5/5

“Impressive Custom Brush Engine”

The brush engine in ibisPaint is fantastic for digital artists. With a bit of tweaking, I can make brushes feel exactly how I want them to.

Pros : You can create or import custom brushes easily.

Cons : Slight learning curve to master brush settings.

Switched from : Clip Studio Paint

Reason to switch : Exploring more advanced brush customization options.

4.5/5

“Smooth Experience on Tablets”

I was surprised how well ibisPaint performs on my older tablet. For most of my work, it’s more than enough, though big files can slow it down.

Pros : Runs smoothly even on mid-range Android tablets.

Cons : Occasional lag with very large canvases.

Switched from : SumoPaint

Reason to switch : Testing performance on high-res canvases.

4.5/5

“Love the Timelapse Feature”

The built-in timelapse is one of my favorite things about ibisPaint. It’s great for content creation and sharing on social media.

Pros : Automatically records your drawing process.

Cons : No way to edit the timelapse before export.

Switched from : ArcSite

Reason to switch : Needed more control over timelapse playback and export.

4.5/5

“Cross-Platform Access Would Be Great”

I really wish ibisPaint had a desktop version. It’s so good on mobile and tablet that I often want to continue my work on a bigger screen.

Pros : Powerful mobile drawing tool.

Cons : No desktop version available.

Switched from : Krita

Reason to switch : Needed to work on both tablet and desktop.

4.3/5

“Great for Manga and Anime Art”

ibisPaint makes it really easy to create manga panels and apply tones. I’ve been using it for webcomic drafts, and it’s super handy.

Pros : Manga tools like screen tones and panel creation are top-notch.

Cons : Limited text editing features compared to desktop apps.

Switched from : Jump Paint

Reason to switch : Wanted more robust tools tailored to manga creation.

4.2/5

“Ads Are Annoying but Bearable”

ibisPaint gives you a lot for free, but the ads get tiring. You can watch an ad to unlock a brush, but that disrupts the creative flow sometimes.

Pros : Free version is very usable with minimal limitations.

Cons : Frequent ads, especially when unlocking brushes.

Switched from : Apexwin

Reason to switch : Creative limitations and dependence on internet.