Artstudio Pro 5.1 is a significant update that positions the app as a powerful, professional-grade alternative to both Procreate and Photoshop for iPad and Mac users. Its hallmark feature is the , which uses complex math to mimic traditional paint mixing (e.g., yellow and blue making green) for a more organic feel. Key Features & Update 5.1 Highlights
Treats colours like real physical pigments rather than just light, enabling incredibly realistic smudging and deep gradients with natural hue shifts. Artstudio Pro 5.1
Offers a desktop-like menu structure with features like multiple open documents, rulers, and a highly customizable sidebar with three states for tool settings. Pros and Cons Something Better Than Procreate? - ArtStudio Pro Review Artstudio Pro 5
Features a non-destructive layer system including group support, masks, and adjustment layers (brightness, contrast, gradient maps) that many find superior to Procreate. Offers a desktop-like menu structure with features like
Native support for importing Photoshop .abr and .tpl brushes, swatches, and patterns, as well as exporting in PSD, TIFF, and PDF formats.