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Procreate vs Clip Studio Paint: catalog facts
Procreate	Clip Studio Paint
Paid One-time purchase with no subscription.	Paid Paid software with a free trial.
iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Pay once, no subscription Designed around the iPad and touch drawing	Brushes that imitate traditional painting media Tools for comics and animation as well as illustration
Only available on iPad, with a separate iPhone version No Windows, macOS or Android version	Paid after the trial period Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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