Artrage plus3/15/2023 ![]() ProCreate, and more recently Pixelmator, are aimed at Photoshop style painting (and do an incredible job). If there were any pro comparison it would be Corel Painter - although that program is in a whole different level. It's a natural media simulator, not a digital layer based painting tool. Plus it has a paint mixer.Īlso, of COURSE ArtRage is not a photoshop replacement. ProCreate is also super slick and responsive, with an actual example of a good interface.įor just one example of an app the reviewer really should have mentioned, Art Set Pro for iPad has the same natural media simulation as ArtRage, but the interface is way better (although still not great), and it is 1000x more responsive. I disagree with the comment above - ArtRage had a terrible reputation, because it isn't supported (beyond basic basic bug fixes, and even then, slowly) and it is so laggy as to to be embarrassing.ĪrtRage for iPad is categorically *not* a good place to start, and if you think the interface is lovely, honestly where have you been for the last 3 years? I would say that Pencil by 53 is a good place to start, especially paired with a Pencil (although that is expensive), or ArtSetPro for simulation of real world paints. I have given up on ArtRage because the developers do not support it, the interface is horrible and the entire app is dog slow. You don't mention any alternatives, and there are many. I think you need to do a little more research for your reviews. The developers show no interest in fixing this - they don't improve the app at all. Honestly, Art Rage hasn't had a decent update in years, and lags like crazy even on bang up to date hardware. ArtRage for iPhone - Download now (opens in new tab).ArtRage for iPad - Download now (opens in new tab).ArtRage for Mac or Windows - Download now.On the other hand, if what you're after is an easy to use tool for creating on the go art… this is the app for you! Overall Impression If you're looking for a full-fledged art program for your iPhone, you may want to keep looking. Trust me when I say… Murphy was an optimist… if an app can crash, I can make it happen. The application is quick to respond and has yet to give even the slightest indication that it's remotely capable of crashing. In my opinion, this is their weakest area in the software.ĪrtRage seems to be turning out top-notch iOS applications. Similar to the iPad variant, the iPhone has a clunky file management interface. The reason for this is the obvious lack of screen real estate available on the iPhone. There is also no option of keeping the entire set present while working. The only difference is that the iPhone version brings up a full screen for tool selection. Accessing the toolset and color wheel is identical in the iPhone version as it is on the iPad version. While it's not as robust as it's iPad counterpart, the interface is clean and intuitive. But, considering the small screen size, the tools present do seem adequate. ![]() It boils down to this… the iPhone version only comes with the Basic Artist Tools: Oil Brush, Pencil, Palette Knife, Paint Tube, Color Sampler, Crayon, and Eraser. Surprisingly, some of the tools present in the iPad version and missing in the iPhone version. Just like the iPad version, the iPhone version doesn't include all of the tools present in the desktop versions. Overall, ArtRage for iPad is an absolutely a keeper! Whether you're on the go, or just sitting on your favorite couch… ArtRage for iPad is an excellent creative companion for both the novice and professional. I found myself having to tap a few of the buttons in order to find the options I needed. My only gripe with the iPad version is how the file management (Gallery) is handled. Alternatively, you may choose to minimize the panels, only showing the currently selected tool. An excellent feature is having the option to keep the toolset and color wheel present at all times. Honestly, it has so much to offer, that I didn't miss those tools at all.Īll of the tools are accessible by tapping on the designated corner, and the color wheel is accessible by tapping on the opposite corner. The iPad version comes with most of the tools with the exception of the Effects Tools ('Gloop' Pen, Sticker Spray, Selection Tool, Transformation Tool, Text Tool) and the Utility Tools (Cloner, Gradient Fill, Pattern Fill). If you look at the comparison chart, you'll notice there are some tools that are present in the desktop versions that are missing in the iPad version. If you're looking to create that digital masterpiece on the go, and more importantly, you're looking to do it on a budget… ArtRage for iPad is a good place to start.
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