Inspire Pro App Reviews

I originally bought this app back in 2014 and have loved it since. It was fun to use then and it’s only gotten more versatile over the years. Nowadays my younger sister gets more use out of it than I do, but it was easy enough for a noob to figure out. Highly recommended from a relative nobody.

Love this app - highly recommend it for doodlers and pros

This app lets your creativeness be free. You can draw your own pictures, draw over photos, and have fun!

Love ❤️

User unfriendly. Completely counter-intuitive. Makes zero sense. Directions are useless. I want my $10 bucks back. Worst app I’ve ever bought.

The brushes are like painting with a bundle of wires. I can’t figure out how anyone who has ever used a paintbrush would think they are acceptable.

I’m an absolute amateur/hobby artist, but this app is intuitive and so easy to use! I have been painting with acrylic (with a splash of pastels) for many years and am amazed at how many techniques I can replicate in this app.

Awesome tool so surreal almost feel realistic printing without messy and more flowing my true artistic soul.

Besides the addition of layers, there are a few things that I’m missing. The pencil tool is not as dark as I would like, even with the brush opacity settings turned up and modifying the Apple Pencil pressure curve. Also, maybe I’m missing something but being able to modify the texture of the brush with a custom texture would be nice.

I use this app on the daily

No layers, no deal.

Good

blends colors much more naturally than any other apps I’ve tried. the biggest knock is that there aren’t layers

Using this app while watching The Great Courses “How to Paint” series. Able to replicate the brush and color the instructor demonstrated with oil/acrylic on canvas.

This app is good for beginners but I don’t think you should use it forever.

I’ve only been able to use this application for a short time, I love it so far. I will wait until I understand the program more for a more solid review.

Just got the iPad Pro for Christmas and bough this app, as a painter and drawer, this app is highly realistic to media and I am having a ton of fun! Wow!

Easy to use, the result is the real painting. you can paint like oil. A finger is enough for beautiful paintings.

From the very first iPad, Inspire Pro was always my favorite painting application. However, with the iPad Pro and the pencil, I feel that some things within the app need to be revamped in order to really compete with programs such as Procreate and Art Rage. The brush engine, while it blends and paints beautifully, is still quite slow at points, however it is much better than it was last year. Previous versions were so horrible that the brushes used to lag to unusable levels after only a few strokes. Hopefully they continue to improve on the brush engine to get faster in future updates. I would love to see more use for gestures and even keyboard support for future updates. I would love to be able to control undo and redo with a two-finger and three-finger tap, like so many other programs have. As well as other gestures to maybe control brush size and opacity. However, even more so, I would love keyboard support. I take my iPad Pro keyboard attachment everywhere, and to be able to control Inspire Pro while also having the convenience of the keyboard's stand would make this application so much better for painting at home or on the go. Now I know that Inspire Pro doesn't have layers, I went into the application knowing that it was a realistic oil painting simulator. However, I still think that IP would benefit greatly from having a few digital painting tools. I would love to see warp, a lasso tool, transformation, and the ability to flip the canvas in order to get a new view and perspective as you paint. I believe that having these simple tools would make this app a real contender in the digital painting market. Thank you very much for this app and I hope you continue to work on it and make it better.

Haven’t had long but love it so far

Still waiting for layers functionality that was promised a long time ago. Seems like a very basic feature that should be included in any graphics app.

I’m not really what you’d call an artist, but this app is great for everyone who wants to start making their own masterpieces. So easy to use and has tons of wonderful features.

So, I just got this, and I did the tutorial, and I cannot add layers!?! I regret wasting $10 for just a horrible app that doesn’t add layers. I’m a gacha editor, so I need layers. This app is the worst thing in the world. Im super mad.

I’ve downloaded many painting apps, but this one is different. It is realistic, and has a wide variety of color and brush selections. My only complaint is there are so many options, but many are locked. What? Also, comic ability? Lines for comic squares, maybe some speech bubbles. Also, I would like to somehow post my artwork on a page within this app. Thank you for reading, and creators, please make these changes. Other than that, this rate stays five stars.

*Update* This app is the main reason I bought an iPad Pro and Apple Pencil!! I really don't have a lot of artistic ability but I have made some amazing paintings with this. Currently I mainly use the oil painting feature... guess you could say that I am digitally oil painting. And they have been great when I have a question, even if its wondering how to do something in the app. I have tried several drawing/painting programs and this is the first that I could actually create something worth sharing!

I am not a professional painter just bought this app for my own pleasure and it works very nicely, is easy to use yet it takes time to master the endless possibilities Inspirepro sets at your fingertips/penciltip

I agree with the reviews that this can be a awesome app but it needs layers.

If you can, use it with Apple Pencil. The experience is incredible. This is the gold standard for iOS sketching and painting apps - the best that can be had. Whether with Apple Pencil or not, this app will simply do what you need to do. Buy it.

Like to know a better one.

This is a nice program. Lots of options to select from like different brush widths, etc. almost everything is customizable. The sample color picker is turned on by holding the brush down in one place and a star shaped color picker come up. Just move the star to the color you want to pick to copy that color from the picture or painting. I like the gallery implantation of all your paintings. Polished program worth the money and extra in app purchases.

Radmobile!

I came across this app while looking for an app to make storyboards for class. It provides multiple ways to create, draw, and bring to life your imagination. I will definitely be using this for more than storyboards in the future.

This app is really good, but could you make things simpler?

I've been using this app for about two years & I love it. I just got the iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil. The Pencil works well with the app, even with an otterbox defender case on it. I would ask the developers if they could add a palm rejection feature so I can rest my palm on the writing surface without leaving marks. And a ruler, like they have in Apple Notes would be great. Thanks The developers got back to me and told me how in the gestures menu, you can set it so only the Apple Pencil leaves Any strokes. I'm pleased to say that it works great! Thanks so much in responding so quickly to my query. If I could give you guys a higher rating then a 5-star, I definitely would.

Having used all of the art/photo/illustration apps for IPad Pro,I must say that Inspire pro stands alone when it comes to painting.It is in my opinion the most realistic painting app.It does paint very well.Its is fast,realistic,awesome resolution and canvas size.It is easy to use and does not have all the endless option you don’t really need if you are just painting,drawing,sketching.There is always room for improvements.However,please do not load it with too many not really needed option like some do. Thanks to all the coders!!!!Hope people will support your efforts.

I love this drawing app so much!!! Its really high quality and the different drawing tool types really feel like you are using a paint brush or a pencil or whatever. There are so many cool features and it’s really easy to use. If you love drawing then I so recommend this app!!👍🖌🖍✏️❤️❤️❤️

The interface is easy to use and efficient. The design of the tools, and the fast rate of… I don't know how to describe it… Following? The processor speed of this app allows you to see the mark being made in real time. Other drawing apps have a lag, and this made all the difference for me to make the transition into digital drawing.

I use this app for planning my paintings and deciding what changes might be needed. I Especially like the fact that I can import photos and Play with the design on top of them. I find that the app does freeze up if I have any other screen open on my iPad. Fortunately, I got immediate support and was able to solve the problem.

Just purchased this app and really enjoying it. So much to do and play around with

Had this app on my iPad for many years, but without support for other 3rd party Bluetooth smart stylii, in addition to the Apple Pencil (really leaves out 3rd party smart Bluetooth stylus support for regular iPad users as well as those, like me, who really do not like the Apple Pencil and use 3rd party Bluetooth stylus on an iPad Pro) this is still a finger painting app. Easy to use, but for regular iPad users, still a finger app or dumb stylus app. Why will Snow Canoe just get the free SDK stylus drivers from Adonit and Wacom and incorporate support for their smart Bluetooth stylus in Inspire Pro, just like evey other major painting/drawing app? Hmmm? I may, finally, just dump this off my iPad Pro. Maybe leave on my iPad 2, not sure. So, for anyone expecting 3rd party stylus support for this app, don't hold your breath. Snow Canoe developers have seriously and stubbornly resisted adding third party Bluetooth stylii support. Plenty of other very good painting and drawing apps that DO include support for other available 3rd party smart Bluetooth stylii currently out there for use on ANY iPad. Shame.

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I love this app. You can do so much with it. All the tools you can use are very close to realistic ones. Makes it easier to paint on IPad.

Too many in-app purchases! I have other already-paid-for art apps I will use instead.

As far as I am concerned, this is the best art app available.

I like how the apple pen works with it and it’s easy to draw

Been trying out a variety of drawing apps on my iPad Pro with stylus. This one is OK, but there are far better ones out there nowadays, without the in-app purchases to unlock brushes that should be there as standard.

Best app I came across that u can print from inside the app.. anyone know any other apps that can do this? (Draw, then print to canvas inside the app)

Layers. You can’t have a serious drawing app without layers. I love this app because it’s incredibly realistic and I love that you can paint and blend like you could in real life but that’s part of the problem. When you try to paint backgrounds, it’s great. But anything else? That’s when it gets hard. I would like to see layers because when you try to blend other things besides the background it blends into the background wether you like it or not. If you had layers you could just create another layer and not have your paint blend into anything that’s not in that layer. Other than that, though, the app is great. Keep up the good work. 👍 🎨🖍

I found this program to have all the bells and whistles but they are not intuitive or easy to use. I have become extremely frustrated with the overall ease of use and intend to look for a different software app.

This app is just awesome. That's the only description I can give. Awesome. 😀

Great fun to use. The different media has plenty of options/variations or controls. Glad that it works with I-pencil.

I don’t say this lightly, the paint feels real, that doesn’t happen in ArtRage, Procreate, Photoshop, or any of the many other painting apps. The first time I used Inspire Pro, I made a beautiful landscape painting. The filbert brush makes gorgeous grass, the fan brush is great for water and pine trees, the airbrush see to lighten, makes a wonderful sky and clouds.

I'm angry I bought this, claims to be such a great art app, but no layers! That's ridiculous. Why has no one else mentioned this?

I have rating nags turned off but insisting despite my choice ... I have to give one star even though i do like the app quite a bit. Question, why nag the people who have gone through the trouble of specifically turning nags off? Isn't that an indicator of intent? Do you think they don't mean it? Just asking.

iPad Pro Apple Pencil Somewhat difficult to begin but with a bit of exploring and it's everything that's been said about it.

Without having to spend a lot of time reading up, one is able to navigate and enjoy creating with minimal frustration and a great array of options. Mind you, this is my first foray into screen art, but I am impressed with the possibilities offered and the ease of learning more. Highly recommended for the novice creator!

Add supoort Adonit and other 3rd party Bluetooth stylus support. Adonit makes it easy to insert their SDK code into other drawing app developers’ code. I would like a choice for what stylii I use with my iPad Pro, please. Giving your app 1-star until this app allows for other third party Bluetooth stylii.

I love this game so much! It is Awesome with all of the features like the specific brushes to blending your background! But, the reason I gave a four star is because I wish they would add a fill. A fill is where you can fill in with color in a specific place. It takes a very long time to color in the whole background even if you make the size big. I love this game so much!

Awesome app I love it 😍 Everyone should download this app

I’ve enjoyed using this to convert my pictures to paintings. You do have to change the brush size a lot. I haven’t tried actually painting with it.

I love how it works on photo touchups, total photo makeovers, and just creating new images. The only thing I am unable to figure out how to delete mistakenly created blank. Other than that it would get a 5 star rating

Imagine having an art studio filled with colored pencils, artists markers, chalk, charcoal, oil paints, acrylics, sketching pens & pencils & And endless supply of canvas and paper of every type of imaginable. That’s what you get with this program.I’ve only just begun to play with it and am amazed at the ability to mix and blend colors and mediums with stunningly real appearance. And yet I have none of the mess I would were I working with those mediums outside of the digital workspace. Granted there is something to be said about the tactile feel of paint and charcoal on your skin and in your hand. But for usability and ease of switching between materials, this program is amazing. I am eager to complete several projects I’ve been trying to finish with the help of inspire Pro.

Was always able to walk away from the digital art thing, it was always too jarring a difference from convention. This was the first app I tried that blurred the line enough to feel seamless. There’s no lag, and it’s more fluid than the other big apps. Coupled with the Apple Pencil, it’s a very realistic experience. The interface is minimalist and welcomed by me having tried way too many apps that feel like operating the hadron collider. Most of the screen is free to create, and making changes is simple and intuitive. The dry brush is pretty incredible, and lifelike. Quick and easy to jump in, pick up or leave off...it makes for a very pleasant use of time. I occasionally use others, but have found this to be the “hub” of my iPad. Everything inspire offers it does very well, extending all the way to customer service. The developer is always there quickly if you need assistance, and is as pleasant as they are helpful. Lots of fun, and usually the only frustration is my pencil running low on power.

I downloaded this game because I love to draw and doodle and all the reviews looked nice, so I decided to download it. But when I got on, the lag was unreal. Also, there are tons of brushes and stuff and some people might like that kinda like me, but there are way to many! I started to get very confused. The lag is the worst problem. If you don’t have a lot of storage left on your device, I suggest you don’t download this game.

Simply awesome.

Just getting started with this app. I really like it!