Best Digital Painting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ibisPaint is ranked #1 of 45 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Infinite Painter and Krita. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Infinite Painter. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ibisPaint at $2.33/mo.
Whether you sketch on a tablet or build up a detailed canvas, digital painting tools differ in their creative controls and platform support. Compare brush customization, color management, and layer support, then consider pressure sensitivity and stroke stabilization in light of how you draw. ibisPaint, Infinite Painter, and Krita are among the entries to weigh. Supported platforms can help you check device fit, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing clarify access and cost. Comparing these features gives you a way to judge which software suits your preferred tools and workflow, whether you prioritize brush behavior, layered artwork, or drawing on a particular platform.
45 digital painting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 ibisPaint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$2.33/mo Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 2 Infinite Painter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 3 Krita Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 4 Sketchbook iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 5 Drawpile iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 6 MediBang Paint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2¥300/mo
- 7 Clip Studio Paint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 8 Concepts iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 9 Paintstorm Studio iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$25/mo Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 10 Flame Painter iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$49.99/mo Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 11 Art Set 4 iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 12 Artstudio Pro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Brush customization: YesLayer support: Yes
- 13 HEAVYPAINT iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 14 Light Brush Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 15 SeePaint iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 16 Tayasui Sketches iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 17 Tux Paint Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: No
- 18 Amaziograph iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 19 ArtRage Vitae iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$4.99/mo
- 20 Procreate iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 21 Realistic Paint Studio iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Layer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 22 FireAlpaca No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 23 MyPaint No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 24 Artweaver No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0Free Brush customization: YesLayer support: YesPressure sensitivity: Yes
- 25 Microsoft Paint No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Layer support: Yes
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which digital painting software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
ibisPaint is ranked #1 of 45 with a score of 7.9. Infinite Painter is second and Krita third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ibisPaint has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.