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ArtRage vs Procreate

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ArtRage

Design

A digital artist studio with tools that look and work like the real things

From
$29.9/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Procreate logo

Procreate

Design

Digital illustration app made for iPad

From
$12.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ArtRage no subscription model; each purchase is one-time; Procreate iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and Procreate actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and Procreate differ
AttributeArtRageProcreate
Starting price$29.9/one-time$12.99/one-time
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
PlatformsWebiPad
FoundedUnknown2010

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 ArtRage

Nothing recorded that Procreate does not also cover.

Only in Procreate

  • Digital painting
  • Brush library
  • Layer management
  • Selection tools
  • Time-lapse recording
  • Apple Pencil
  • iPad Pro
  • Cloud services

What people use each for

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

ArtRage

  • Digital paintingnot Procreate
  • Drawingnot Procreate
  • Art creation and illustrationnot Procreate

Procreate

  • Digital illustrationnot ArtRage
  • Concept artnot ArtRage
  • Character designnot ArtRage
  • Educational artnot ArtRage
  • Hobby drawingnot ArtRage

Where each one falls short

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

ArtRage

  • No subscription model; each purchase is one-time
  • Separate purchases needed for desktop and mobile versions

Procreate

  • iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • Requires Apple hardware investment (iPad and Apple Pencil)
  • Cannot export to cloud storage natively, limiting cross-device workflows
  • High upfront cost when accounting for required iPad hardware

Pricing, plan by plan

ArtRage

$29.9/one-time
  • ArtRage Vitae Desktop$80/one-time
    • Windows and macOS
    • Full painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Vitae Mobile$4.99/one-time
    • iOS and Android
    • Mobile painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Lite$29.9/one-time
    • Basic painting and drawing tools
    • Selected subset for beginners

Procreate

$12.99/one-time
  • Procreate$12.99/one-time
    • 200+ brushes
    • Unlimited layers
    • Advanced blending modes
  • Procreate Pocket$5.99/one-time
    • iPhone version
    • Touch-optimized interface
  • Procreate Dreams$19.99/one-time
    • Animation tool
    • Frame-by-frame animation

Which should you pick?

Choose ArtRage if

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

ArtRage review

Choose Procreate if

  • You need digital painting.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want brush library.
Procreate review

Questions people ask

Is ArtRage or Procreate better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time and Procreate at $12.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or Procreate?
ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time and Procreate at $12.99/one-time.
Does ArtRage or Procreate run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. Procreate runs on iPad.
What is ArtRage best used for?
ArtRage is most often used for digital painting, drawing, art creation and illustration. Of those, digital painting and drawing are not what Procreate is typically brought in for.
What can ArtRage do that Procreate cannot?
Procreate covers Digital painting, Brush library, Layer management, Selection tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ArtRage: How much does ArtRage cost?

ArtRage Vitae Desktop (Windows/macOS) is $80 as a one-time purchase. ArtRage Vitae Mobile (iOS/Android) is $4.99. ArtRage Lite is $29.90 for a basic tool set.

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Procreate: Does Procreate work on desktop or only iPad?

Procreate is iPad-only. There is no desktop version for Windows or macOS, requiring users to purchase iPad hardware and Apple Pencil for use.

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ArtRage: Are ArtRage purchases one-time or subscription?

All ArtRage products are one-time purchases available through the Windows Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store with no ongoing subscription fees.

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Procreate: What companion apps are available for Procreate?

Procreate Pocket is an iPhone version at $5.99, and Procreate Dreams is an animation tool at $19.99, both one-time purchases.

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