MediBang Paletta：Drawing Appv4.18
Released September 16, 2026Major
iOS Android
The latest major update introduced new canvas features and Android 17 compatibility, resulting in an initial 0.46-star rating increase on Android. While users praise the expanded feature set, reports of stylus input instability persist. The overall impact remains neutral due to the small post-update sample size.
What changed
- New featureAdded stopwatch feature to canvas with design options and history
- New featureEnhanced transform tool with selection capabilities
- UXAdded type and color badges to the layer list
- UXImproved layer panel resize handle usability
- PlatformAdded support for Android 17
- UXFixed canvas jumping and pinch gestures in settings
- UXResolved multi-finger tap recognition issues
- PerformanceFixed crash occurring while drawing
- PerformanceFixed crash related to script brushes
Reception
50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral
What worked
New feature
Users identify the latest update as a significant advancement over the original application, specifically citing the new feature set.
What didn't
Performance
no evidenceUsers report stylus input remains inconsistent following the latest update, suggesting the performance fixes did not address all input stability issues.
Marlvel takeaways
- Prioritize investigation into stylus input instability, as reports persist despite the recent performance-focused release.
- Monitor the Android category rank, which improved to 86 following the update, to determine if the gain holds as the review sample size grows.
- Increase the post-update review collection effort to move beyond the current nine-review sample and confirm the observed 0.46-star rating increase.
Original release notes
[New] - Stopwatch on canvas, with designs and history. - Transform tool: choose what to transform. - Layer list: type and color badges. [Improvements] - Easier layer panel resize handle. - Android 17 support. [Fixes] - Canvas jumping on pinch in print guide settings. - Two-finger pinch in canvas settings. - Misread multi-finger taps. [Crash Fixes] - Crash while drawing. - Crash with script brushes.