Artstudio - Pro 5.1
Artstudio Pro 5.1 is a significant update that positions the app as a powerful, professional-grade alternative to both Procreate and Photoshop for iPad and Mac users. Its hallmark feature is the , which uses complex math to mimic traditional paint mixing (e.g., yellow and blue making green) for a more organic feel. Key Features & Update 5.1 Highlights
Offers a desktop-like menu structure with features like multiple open documents, rulers, and a highly customizable sidebar with three states for tool settings. Pros and Cons Something Better Than Procreate? - ArtStudio Pro Review Artstudio Pro 5.1
Features a non-destructive layer system including group support, masks, and adjustment layers (brightness, contrast, gradient maps) that many find superior to Procreate. Artstudio Pro 5
Treats colours like real physical pigments rather than just light, enabling incredibly realistic smudging and deep gradients with natural hue shifts. Pros and Cons Something Better Than Procreate
Native support for importing Photoshop .abr and .tpl brushes, swatches, and patterns, as well as exporting in PSD, TIFF, and PDF formats.