Executive Summary
ibis Paint is a high-performance digital illustration application designed for mobile and tablet devices. It offers a professional-grade suite of tools, including over 47,000 brushes, advanced layer management, and specialized manga creation features. The app distinguishes itself through a unique social ecosystem that allows users to record and share their drawing processes, fostering a community-driven learning environment.
The app targets a broad spectrum of users, from digital art hobbyists to professional illustrators and manga creators. Its market positioning is that of a "desktop-class" mobile application, leveraging OpenGL technology to provide a smooth, high-frame-rate drawing experience.
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Key Features
Records the entire drawing process as a video for sharing and learning.
SNS feature allowing users to watch others' process videos to learn techniques.
Over 47,000 types of brushes including various pens, markers, and textures.
Unlimited layers with individual opacity, blending modes, and clipping masks.
Advanced stabilization to ensure smooth, professional-looking lines.
Dedicated text tools and paneling features for manga creation.
User Sentiment
High confidence · 49 reviewsTop Praises
No other drawing apps have the same options and tools this one has
This app provided custom brushes that people made online, which mad my art more expressive
This app is a go to for anyone who’s new to digital art and wants something easy to use
This app is great for beginners and pro artist
Top Complaints (Impact Areas)
It’s so stupid to me that you have to buy the app for 15USD, and still have to pay for a membership.
Don’t buy it just use the free version... this app has ZERO benefits it’s not worth spending money when everything is still behind a paywall.
I love it sm the only thing is that its sooo laggy
Please fix frame drops
Monetization Intel
Model: freemium
Uses a dual-app strategy (free vs. paid) combined with a subscription model to gate advanced creative tools and cloud services.
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| Paid | #5 | 2 |
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