Procreate Dreams
ActiveOverview
Procreate Dreams is an animation app for creating 2D frame-by-frame animations, videos, and stories on iPad. It provides tools for drawing with brushes, keyframe animation, multi-track timelines, and effects, targeted at artists familiar with Procreate or beginners in animation.13
Key Features
- Frame-by-frame animation - Draw animations using over 300 textured brushes compatible with Procreate, up to 16K resolution.
- Multi-track timeline - Manage multiple layers, audio, and video tracks responsively.
- Keyframes - Animate scaling, rotation, blur, and motion by setting start and end points for automatic frame generation.
- Touch recording - Record motion or effects directly via touch gestures.
- Realtime rendering - Next-generation engine for instant previews during editing.
- Brush library - Handcrafted animation brushes for artistic effects.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $12.99 USD | Full app access, no subscriptions or in-app purchases. |
| Regional variants | Varies by currency | Same features as standard, priced per App Store region. |
Platforms & Requirements
Runs exclusively on iPads with iPadOS 16.3 or newer; version 2.0.3 is current. No support for other platforms like macOS, Windows, or Android. Compatible with all qualifying iPad models.23
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Procreate brush compatibility
- App Store updates
- iPadOS audio/video import
- Export to video formats
- Multi-language support (19 languages)
- Stock video and music integration
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Procreate | Drawing app without animation timeline; separate one-time purchase. |
| Adobe Animate | Cross-platform desktop app with subscriptions; more complex for vector animation. |
| RoughAnimator | iPad animation app focused on frame-by-frame; lower cost but fewer brushes and effects. |
| FlipaClip | iOS/Android app for simple frame-by-frame; free with ads, less advanced brushes. |
Reputation
Procreate Dreams is recognized for its intuitive tools and one-time purchase model, appealing to iPad artists transitioning to animation. Strengths include seamless Procreate integration and powerful brushes; criticisms center on iPad exclusivity limiting accessibility. Active updates like version 2.0.3 indicate ongoing support.12