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ibis Paint X

A popular free drawing and painting app for phones, tablets and computers.

Visit ibis Paint X4.6

  • Rating

    4.6 / 5

  • Pricing

    Freemium

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    iOS, Android, Windows

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What is ibis Paint X?

ibis Paint X is a drawing and painting app with many brushes, layers and comic tools, popular for illustration on phones and tablets. It is free to download on the App Store, with in-app purchases and a Premium membership, and runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Mac. It is made by ibis inc.

Pros: what ibis Paint X does well

  • Free on phones, tablets and computers
  • Large brush library and comic tools
  • Very popular, with lots of tutorials

Cons: where it falls short

  • Some tools and ad removal need Premium
  • Small screens limit detailed work

Who ibis Paint X is for

Illustrators who draw on phones, tablets or Android devices.

Who can skip it

Professionals who need a desktop painting studio.

What people use ibis Paint X for

  • Drawing and colouring illustrations on a phone or tablet with a finger or stylus
  • Making comics and manga with panel, screen tone and text tools
  • Recording a time-lapse of your drawing to share on social media
  • Trying digital art for free before deciding whether you need a paid app

How to get started

  1. 1Install ibis Paint X from the App Store or Google Play; on a computer, get ibisPaint from the Microsoft Store or for Mac via ibispaint.com.
  2. 2Create a new canvas and pick a size, or import a photo or sketch to trace.
  3. 3Choose a brush, add layers for line art and colour, and use the stabiliser for smoother lines.
  4. 4Export your artwork as an image, or save the drawing-process video.

ibis Paint X pricing

ibis Paint X is free to download and use, with ads. Options include a Remove Ads add-on, a paid ad-free version and a Prime Membership subscription that unlocks extra tools, materials, fonts and cloud storage. The desktop app is free with a daily editing time limit that a Pro add-on removes. Plan names vary by store, so check in the app for current options. See current prices on ibis Paint X's site

Checked 2026-10-23. Prices change, so double-check before you pay.

ibis Paint X FAQ: quick answers

Is ibis Paint X free?
Yes. The mobile app is free with ads. Paying removes ads or, with Prime Membership, adds extra features, but you can draw, use layers and export for free.
Does ibis Paint work on a computer?
Yes. There is a desktop version called ibisPaint for Windows (from the Microsoft Store) and a Mac version, alongside the iPhone, iPad and Android apps.
What is the difference between ibis Paint and ibis Paint X?
ibis Paint X is the free version with ads. ibis Paint is the paid, ad-free version of the same app.

ibis Paint X alternatives

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Adobe Fresco

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Focus: sketching and open source. Shares digital painting and fresco alternative with ibis Paint X. A desktop app, not a mobile app. Free (ibis Paint X: Freemium). Adds Linux. Rated 4.1 (ibis Paint X: 4.6).

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Krita

Focus: illustration, animation and open source. Shares digital painting with ibis Paint X. A desktop app, not a mobile app. Free (ibis Paint X: Freemium). Adds Linux. Rated 4.7 (ibis Paint X: 4.6).

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Daylio

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Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

2FAS Auth

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CapCut

Focus: Video Editing, AI and Content Creation. Also in Personal Productivity, like ibis Paint X. Free (ibis Paint X: Freemium). Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (ibis Paint X: 4.6).

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Ente Auth

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How We Feel

Focus: mood journal, emotions and mental health. Also in Personal Productivity, like ibis Paint X. Free (ibis Paint X: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (ibis Paint X: 4.6).

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Medito

Focus: meditation, mindfulness and sleep. Also in Personal Productivity, like ibis Paint X. Free (ibis Paint X: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (ibis Paint X: 4.6).

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Organic Maps

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