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Procreate vs. Photoshop for iPad
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Procreate vs. Photoshop for iPad

Want to know which app is better for digital art on your iPad?  Today, we’re looking at two of the biggest apps on the market. It’s Procreate vs. Photoshop!

app reviewMyScript Notes (Formerly Nebo) App Review

MyScript Notes (Formerly Nebo) App Review

Need a new notetaking app? The MyScript Notes app uses handwriting recognition and other great tools to take notetaking to the next level. Details inside.

app reviewAdobe Photoshop for iPad vs. Adobe Photoshop Express

Adobe Photoshop for iPad vs. Adobe Photoshop Express

Adobe Photoshop for iPad and Photoshop Express aren’t the same tool. Compare features, price, exporting, file management, and the best use cases to choose the right app.

app review11 Best iPad Apps for Animation

11 Best iPad Apps for Animation

Looking to get started with animation on iPad? Explore the 11 best iPad animation apps for beginners and pros, including Procreate, Procreate Dreams, Adobe Fresco, and more.

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Adobe Express vs. Canva

Comparing Adobe Express vs. Canva? We break down pricing, interface, templates, AI tools, exporting, and who each tool is best for. Learn which design app makes more sense for hobbyists, small busi...

app review11 Best iPad Apps to Boost Your Creativity

11 Best iPad Apps to Boost Your Creativity

Discover the 11 best iPad apps to spark creativity and bring your ideas to life. From drawing and design to productivity, these top apps will transform how you create on your iPad.

app reviewThree iPads on a desk displaying different creative projects: one with bold text that says ‘Create,’ another with a digital painting of a woman in vibrant colors, and a third showing a design interface with icons and a keyboard layout.

Affinity Designer vs Adobe Illustrator vs Curve

Looking for the ultimate showdown between design software tools? Here’s a closer look at Affinity Designer, Adobe Illustrator, and Curve.

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7 Best Index Card Apps for iPad

Index cards are great for organizing concepts and ideas. Now, you can do that with an app! Here’s a closer look at the best index card apps on iPad.

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Adobe Fresco Review & Deep Dive [2025]

  Adobe Fresco originally debuted in 2019, but it’s gone through some major upgrades since then. Here’s a closer look at what to expect from this incredible app.

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Adobe Fresco vs. Procreate (vs. Photoshop) [2025 Update]

Adobe Fresco is Adobe’s answer to painting apps like Procreate. Learn when to use it, how it’s different from Adobe Photoshop, and how the apps compare.

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15 Best Digital Drawing Apps for iPad

Looking for a new drawing app for iPad?  We’ve got you covered. Take a look at 15 of the best apps for digital artists and painters available on the App Store today.

app reviewTwo iPads displaying handwritten digital notes with diagrams, graphs, and highlighted text, with an Apple Pencil placed across one screen.

Goodnotes vs. Notability: App Review [Updated for 2025]

Need a new notetaking app? Goodnotes & Notability are two of the most popular options on the market today. Here’s a closer look at how they measure up.