Microsoft Paint Alternatives for iPad

Microsoft Paint is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Procreate. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try MediBang Paint or ibis Paint X. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Paint and 12 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Microsoft Paint are Clip Studio Paint, Paint 98, Pixen and Zen Brush.

Microsoft Paint alternatives are mainly Image Editors but may also be Digital Painting Tools or Photo Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Paint.

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Procreate
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Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Vector Graphic App
iPhone
iPad
49 Procreate alternatives
Procreate is a multi-award winning, creative illustration app built from the ground up for iPad with a pocket-sized variant for iPhone. The app features a complete, professional toolset that's accessible while still providing the power and flexibility of desktop counterparts.
- - Procreate is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Microsoft Paint.
- - Procreate is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Paint.
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Procreate Features
1. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Procreate.
2. Ad-freeProcreate doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeProcreate supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Support for LayersProcreate supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Procreate without registration.
6. Pressure SensitivityProcreate can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Works OfflineProcreate can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Drawing Tablet SupportProcreate supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Apple Pencil support
Texture for brushes
Drawing 2D
Love
Digital Drawing
Digital-painting focused
Sketching
Free hand drawing
Open PSD files
Tablet support
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Most users think Procreate is a great Microsoft Paint alternative.
MediBang Paint
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Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
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74 MediBang Paint alternatives
MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.
- - MediBang Paint is the most popular Android alternative to Microsoft Paint.
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MediBang Paint Features
1. Pressure SensitivityMediBang Paint can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in MediBang Paint, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Support for LayersMediBang Paint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
4. Drawing Tablet SupportMediBang Paint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
5. Dark ModeMediBang Paint supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in MediBang Paint.
7. LightweightMediBang Paint consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Multi-choice brushes
Digital-painting focused
Color blending
Pen Stabilization
Category Filters
Blending brushes
Texture for brushes
Gradients
Comic templates
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Comments about MediBang Paint as a Alternative to Microsoft Paint
Almost everyone thinks MediBang Paint is a great Microsoft Paint alternative.
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While a lot more complicated than Paint, it has everything you need to create a Paint image; line tools, shape tools, airbrush, pixel brush, bucket tool (that can fill without white spaces by expanding!) Not to mention more advanced tools and layer options, for more complicated drawings and even professional artists’ needs.
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It is a great program I have been using it for years and it's very easy to use
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Microsoft Paint is far smaller than MediBang Paint. While MediBang Paint can do anything Microsoft Paint can do, it can do much more than Microsoft paint. So, using it as an alternative is rather unwieldy.
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Clip Studio Paint
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Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Vector Graphic App
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Samsung Apps
103 Clip Studio Paint alternatives
Clip Studio Paint, previously Manga Studio or ComicStudio in Japan, is a family of software applications for Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows used for the digital creation of comics and manga.
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Clip Studio Paint Features
1. Pressure SensitivityClip Studio Paint can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Support for LayersClip Studio Paint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Clip Studio Paint, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Drawing Tablet SupportClip Studio Paint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Optimal performance
Texture for brushes
Customizable
Open PSD files
Smooth lines
Built-in 3D model viewer
Tablet support
Vector strokes
Natural media painting
Vectorgraphic support
ibis Paint X
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Freemium • Proprietary
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
44 ibis Paint X alternatives
ibis Paint is an easy yet powerful drawing app made with tools for sketching manga right at your fingertips.
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ibis Paint X Features
1. Pressure Sensitivityibis Paint X can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in ibis Paint X.
3. Support for Layersibis Paint X supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Color blending
Extract Drawing
Text tool
Realtime magic wand tool
Texture for brushes
Blur Filter
Brush Stabilizers
Pen Stabilization
Gradients
Creating colors
Opinions about ibis Paint X as a Alternative to Microsoft Paint
Almost everyone thinks ibis Paint X is a great Microsoft Paint alternative.
Paint 98
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Free • Proprietary
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
iPhone
iPad
8 Paint 98 alternatives
Paint 98 is a simple yet powerful drawing tool for iPhone and iPad that lets you to create, edit and share images without all the complications of today's image editors. Paint like it's 1998!.
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Copy & paste actions
Pixel Art
Comments about Paint 98 as a Alternative to Microsoft Paint
Almost everyone thinks Paint 98 is a great Microsoft Paint alternative.
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It edits image files exactly like paint does
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Straightforward for amateurs!
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it's actually pretty much microsoft paint
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Pixen
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Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Animation Maker
Mac
iPad
64 Pixen alternatives
Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an...
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Pixen Features
1. LightweightPixen consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Ad-freePixen doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Support for LayersPixen supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
4. Works OfflinePixen can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Pixel Art
Zen Brush
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Paid • Proprietary
Digital Painting Tool
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
Apple Messages
58 Zen Brush alternatives
Zen Brush is an app that allows you to easily enjoy the feeling of using an ink brush to write or to paint. It allows anyone to easily perform fluent strokes while not compromising on the fascinating texture of a real ink brush.
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Zen Brush Features
1. Support for GesturesZen Brush supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Support for styluses
Finger pressure simulation
Apple Pencil support
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Most users think Zen Brush is a great Microsoft Paint alternative.