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Procreate cannot be used with Android devices. However, you have a selection of free drawing apps that you can also use on Android. We present the best alternatives to Procreate here.
Procreate alternative for Android: MediBang Paint
MediBang Paint is an alternative drawing program to Procreate. The free app contains many important functions that you need for digital drawing and painting.
- The advantages of the MediBang Paint app include the numerous functions that you can also find in Procreate. Here you can work with layers in exactly the same way.
- A speech-to-text function also allows you to automatically integrate spoken text into your drawing.
- The program includes 60 free brushes, 850 colors and different fonts. Just as with Procreate, you can also insert template photos here.
- The app also offers you a function that helps you to work with other people on a project.
- The disadvantages of the app include, for example, the somewhat complicated operation of the program. It is not intuitive to use and requires a little familiarization.
- Depending on the device you are working with, it may happen that your device crashes when performing too demanding tasks.
- The language options can also differ depending on the device and system. Sometimes you have no way of changing the operating language to German and have to work with the English language.
Professional painting app: Krita
Krita is a professional painting program that is available as both a desktop and Android version. The program is comparable to the free desktop drawing tools.
- The advantage is the many drawing tools that you can use for your projects. Here, too, you have the option of working with layers.
- Use textures, brushes, the selection and text tool to edit your projects.
- Cons: The app is only available for Android tablets and desktops. Working on a smartphone is not possible yet.
- For the app to work properly, your Android device should always be equipped with the latest system.
- Similar to MediBang Paint, a little familiarization is required to work well with it.
Autodesk SketchBook: options for detailed work
If you want to create detailed drawings or prefer technical drawings, the Autodesk SketchBook app is for you.
- Advantages: Autodesk SketchBook is a professional drawing and painting program that is now available for free on Google Play.
- Here you can work with layers. Various painting tools help you to create professional drawings.
- A disadvantage are the occasional problems that can occur when importing and exporting files. Therefore, always save your files before importing or exporting them.
- Also, always make sure that you have the latest Android system. This will prevent the program from crashing.
