Procreate Pocket is the iPhone version of Procreate, bringing professional digital painting and illustration tools to iPhone with Apple Pencil support on iPhone 14 Pro and later. Unlike Procreate (iPad-only), Procreate Pocket lets artists create on iPhone using the same brush engine, layer system, and export formats. One-time purchase ($4.99) with no subscription. Features 190+ brushes, 6K canvas resolution, time-lapse recording, and animation. Used by professional illustrators and digital artists for mobile creation.
Procreate Pocket
Professional illustration app for iPhone
Best for: Digital artists wanting Procreate's professional brush engine on iPhone for quick sketches and illustrations on-the-go
4.5/5 ratingEditorial score 83/100procreate.com
The editorial note
What to know about Procreate Pocket
Is it right for you?
Who Procreate Pocket suits
Choose it if
- Digital artists wanting Procreate's professional brush engine on iPhone for quick sketches and illustrations on-the-go
Look elsewhere if
- Professional illustration work requiring large canvas size (Procreate on iPad Pro is more powerful for production work)
What you get
Key features
- 190+ brushes
- Layers
- Color tools
- Animation assist
- Time-lapse
- 6K canvas
- QuickShape
Works with
Integrations3
Procreate (iPad)Photoshop PSDPDF export
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- One-time purchase ($5)
- No subscription
- 190+ brushes
- Apple Pencil (iPhone) support
- Professional quality
- Time-lapse recording
Cons
- iPhone screen too small for detailed work
- iPad Procreate more powerful
- No cross-device sync
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative
- Pricing model
- One time
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- procreate.com
The verdict
Our take on Procreate Pocket
Best mobile illustration app for iPhone users. Procreate Pocket brings the same professional brush engine that made iPad Procreate the industry standard — at $5 with no subscription, it's the highest-value professional illustration tool in the App Store for iPhone users.
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