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GNAT Pro vs Procreate

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GNAT Pro

Developer Tools

Software development environments and toolchains for Ada, C/C++ and Rust

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On request
Free plan
No
Visit GNAT ProFull review
Procreate logo

Procreate

Design

Digital illustration app made for iPad

From
$12.99/one-time
Free plan
No
Visit ProcreateFull review

The short version

  • Procreate is a raster graphics editor app for digital painting.
  • Procreate starts at $12.99 one-off; GNAT Pro prices on request.
  • Where GNAT Pro falls short: no pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes.
  • Where Procreate falls short: iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GNAT Pro and Procreate actually diverge.

Attributes where GNAT Pro and Procreate differ
AttributeGNAT ProProcreate
Starting priceOn request$12.99/one-time
PlatformsWebiOS
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDesign

Identical on both: free tier (No).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Procreate, founded for GNAT Pro.

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 GNAT Pro

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.

GNAT Pro

  • Building certified avionics software meeting DO-178B/C standardsnot Procreate
  • Developing automotive embedded systems with ISO-26262 compliancenot Procreate
  • Integrating Ada, C/C++, and Rust components in single codebasenot Procreate
  • Managing software supply chain vulnerabilities and SBOMsnot Procreate
  • Supporting long-lived software systems spanning decadesnot Procreate

Procreate

  • Digital illustrationnot GNAT Pro
  • Concept artnot GNAT Pro
  • Character designnot GNAT Pro
  • Educational artnot GNAT Pro
  • Hobby drawingnot GNAT Pro

Where each one falls short

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

GNAT Pro

  • No pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes
  • Vendor indicates per-user, per-year subscription model but does not disclose specific costs

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

GNAT Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GNAT Pro review.

Procreate

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

Which should you pick?

Choose GNAT Pro if

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

GNAT Pro review

Choose Procreate if

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

Questions people ask

Is GNAT Pro or Procreate better?
Neither clearly leads. GNAT Pro starts at On request 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, GNAT Pro or Procreate?
GNAT Pro starts at On request and Procreate at $12.99/one-time.
Does GNAT Pro or Procreate run on more platforms?
GNAT Pro runs on Web. Procreate runs on iOS.
What is GNAT Pro best used for?
GNAT Pro is most often used for building certified avionics software meeting do-178b/c standards, developing automotive embedded systems with iso-26262 compliance, integrating ada, c/c++, and rust components in single codebase, managing software supply chain vulnerabilities and sboms. Of those, building certified avionics software meeting do-178b/c standards and developing automotive embedded systems with iso-26262 compliance are not what Procreate is typically brought in for.
What can GNAT Pro do that Procreate cannot?
Procreate covers Digital painting, Brush library, Layer management, Selection tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GNAT Pro: How much does GNAT Pro cost?

GNAT Pro pricing is not published on the website. Customers must request a pricing quote by contacting AdaCore directly or speaking with a GNAT Pro expert.

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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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GNAT Pro: What is GNAT Pro licensing model?

GNAT Pro is sold on a per-user, per-year basis with no license locks. Customers can request pricing for their specific needs.

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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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