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Procreate vs Quill

Procreate logo

Procreate

Design

Digital illustration app made for iPad

From
$12.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quill logo

Quill

AR VR

VR illustration and animation tool

From
$24.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Procreate iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS; Quill no pricing information published on the main website; users directed to contact for pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Procreate covers Digital painting, Quill covers VR illustration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Procreate and Quill actually diverge.

Attributes where Procreate and Quill differ
AttributeProcreateQuill
Starting price$12.99/one-time$24.99/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
PlatformsiPadVr, Quest
CategoryDesignAR VR
Founded20102021

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Procreate

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

Only in Quill

  • VR illustration
  • Animation timeline
  • Layers
  • Brushes
  • FBX export
  • Video export
  • Alembic
  • Vr support

What people use each for

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

Procreate

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

Quill

  • VR Gamingnot Procreate
  • AR Marketingnot Procreate
  • Virtual Trainingnot Procreate
  • 3D Visualizationnot Procreate
  • Immersive Experiencesnot Procreate

Where each one falls short

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

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

Quill

  • No pricing information published on the main website; users directed to contact for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Quill

$24.99/one-time
  • Quill$24.99/one-time
    • VR illustration
    • Animation
    • Export

Which should you pick?

Choose Procreate if

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

Choose Quill if

  • You need vr illustration.
  • You work on Vr, Quest.
  • You also want animation timeline.
Quill review

Questions people ask

Is Procreate or Quill better?
Neither clearly leads. Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time and Quill at $24.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Procreate or Quill?
Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time and Quill at $24.99/one-time.
Does Procreate or Quill run on more platforms?
Procreate runs on iPad. Quill runs on Vr, Quest.
What is Procreate best used for?
Procreate is most often used for digital illustration, concept art, character design, educational art. Of those, digital illustration and concept art are not what Quill is typically brought in for.
What can Procreate do that Quill cannot?
Procreate covers Digital painting, Brush library, Layer management, Selection tools. Quill covers VR illustration, Animation timeline, Layers, Brushes.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Quill: How much does Quill cost?

Quill does not publish pricing information on its website. Interested users are directed to contact the team at [email protected] or visit the Get Quill section to inquire about pricing and licensing options.

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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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Quill: Is Quill free to use?

The Quill website does not indicate whether the VR illustration and animation tool is free, paid, or subscription-based. Pricing details require contacting the company directly.

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