Artstudio Pro
6.4#25 in digital painting softwareFrom $4.99 a yeariOSmacOS
VisitArtstudio Pro vs FireAlpaca
FireAlpaca
7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Artstudio Pro | FireAlpaca |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker describes the app as a painting and photo editing tool and highlights Apple Pencil support on iOS. | PGN says FireAlpaca is used by illustrators as well as in computer and programming schools for design and image-processing purposes. |
| Brushes | The app includes over 100 brushes and a brush editor with 80 customizable settings. | FireAlpaca distributes unique original brushes weekly, including pencil, watercolor, motif, pattern, and effect brushes. |
| Founded | 2010 | LinkedIn lists PGN Inc. as founded in 2010. |
| Headquarters | Lodz, Poland | PGN Inc. lists CIOS Iwamoto-cho Building 3F, 1-13-3 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan. |
| Purpose | Artstudio Pro is a painting and photo editing app for iOS and macOS. | FireAlpaca is a free digital painting tool for creating illustrations and images. |
Artstudio Pro plans
- Artstudio Pro for iOS — Yearly Subscription$4.99 a year
- Artstudio Pro for iOS — Lifetime License$19.99, paid once
- Artstudio Pro for macOS$19.99, paid once
FireAlpaca plans
- FreeFree
- FireAlpacaFree
- FireAlpaca standardFree
- FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once
Pick Artstudio Pro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick FireAlpaca if…
FireAlpaca suits illustrators and others making digital images who want a free tool for Windows, macOS, or Linux. The separate SE edition is an option for those seeking its additional brushes, layer masks, and liquify tool.