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Abstract vs Procreate Dreams

Abstract logo

Abstract

Design

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Procreate Dreams logo

Procreate Dreams

Design

Edit. Animate. Create.

From
$12.99/once
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Procreate Dreams requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Procreate Dreams actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Procreate Dreams differ
AttributeAbstractProcreate Dreams
Starting priceFree$12.99/once
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in Procreate Dreams

Nothing recorded that Abstract does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Procreate Dreams
  • Version controlnot Procreate Dreams
  • Asset managementnot Procreate Dreams
  • Team collaborationnot Procreate Dreams

Procreate Dreams

  • Animation software for iPad usersnot Abstract
  • Alternative to subscription-based animation toolsnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Procreate Dreams

  • Requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K
  • 8K video support is not yet available and is listed as coming in a future release

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Procreate Dreams

$12.99/once
  • Procreate Dreams$12.99/once
    • No subscriptions
    • Pay once, create forever

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose Procreate Dreams if

Nothing in the data separates Procreate Dreams from Abstract on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Procreate Dreams review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Procreate Dreams better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and Procreate Dreams at $12.99/once, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or Procreate Dreams?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Abstract and $12.99/once for Procreate Dreams.
Does Abstract or Procreate Dreams run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Procreate Dreams runs on Web.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procreate Dreams starts at $12.99/once.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Procreate Dreams is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Procreate Dreams cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Procreate Dreams: How much does Procreate Dreams cost?

Procreate Dreams costs $12.99 USD as a one-time purchase through the Apple App Store. Regional pricing may vary by location.

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Procreate Dreams: Is there a subscription fee after purchasing Procreate Dreams?

No. The purchase is permanent with no recurring fees or subscriptions. You pay once and retain the app forever.

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Procreate Dreams: What payment methods does Procreate Dreams accept?

Payment is processed through the Apple App Store, which accepts the payment methods configured on your Apple account.

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