Digital Art

The BEST iPad for Drawing (for artists) is the iPad Pro, but the iPad Air, Mini, and Classic iPad all run the same drawing apps, but have smaller screen size and battery life.

The big advantage is that you can use procreate on iPad, which is exclusive to iOS. If you want to use a Windows only drawing app or need a larger display than 12.9 inches, then a drawing tablet is more ideal and an iPad may not be the best choice.

However, to use your iPad as a drawing tablet with a MacBook you could download  an app like Luna Display by Astropad or another duet display alternative, which works to solve for this.

Graphics tablets without a screen are significantly less expensive than an iPad, while Pen Tablets (drawing tablets with a screen) are somewhat in the same price range ($350+)

iPads are very user-friendly, suitable for various tasks and ideal for beginner artists… while Drawing tablets are designed specifically for digital art

The Best Alternatives to using an iPad for drawing are the 1. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 3. Lenovo Yoga 9i. They each battle the Apple Pencil with their own dedicated stylus: Surface Pen, Lenovo Active Pen, and S-Pen

Yes, it gives you resistance for your iPad, makes handwriting legible, and drawing much easier… but is it worth it? I found that if you’re a graphic designer or a student in college, you’ll benefit from the Paperlike.. but for casual users, it may not be worth the $45 price tag depending on your level of use and budget… especially considering there’s several iPad screen protectors (linkkkk here) that work similar to the Paperlike for nearly one third the cost.

best Paper-like screen protector for drawing with the Apple Pencil are: 1. Paper-like 2. Paper-feel 3. ELECOM 4. iCarez 5. Tech Armor 6. MOBDICK

Noteshelf distinguishes itself from competing note-taking apps like GoodNotes, Notability, and NoteLedge through its compatibility with multiple operating systems. Unlike its contemporaries, which are primarily focused on iOS platforms, Noteshelf can be used on Windows, iOS, and Android devices. This gives users a seamless experience across various devices, allowing them to access and edit their notes wherever they are.

GoodNotes proving to be more intuitive, while NoteLedge offers more visual/customization options. Finally, in the overall comparison, it becomes apparent that GoodNotes takes a slight lead in terms of note organization, although NoteLedge has its unique advantages as well.

Most comparable procreate alternative for android that works on devices like the Samsung galaxy phones and tablets is 1. infinity painter and 2. sketchbook. followed by: 3. Artflow 4.ibis Paint X 5. Medibang Paint. 

For Android, Infinity Painter is the closest, most comparable Procreate alternative. It has several of the features that procreate has, but getting used to the brushes and sensitivity settings if you’re coming from procreate is a challenge.

The reMarkable 2 is suitable for drawing, particularly for sketching and creating rough drafts due to its paper-like feel and E-ink display. However, it may not be ideal for advanced digital art or those requiring color, as it only supports grayscale and has limited drawing tools.

The device may have slow performance with zooming and layering features. Overall, the reMarkable 2 is good for basic drawing needs, but artists seeking more advanced features may prefer dedicated drawing tablets.

I will uncover the two main ways to get Procreate on MacBooks and how to make Procreate work as a desktop app for drawing