ProcreatevsSnapseed

App

Mobile App

Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

100

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

ProcreateSnapseed

Signals Comparison

Customization

Procreate

iPad-only app locks out Android and desktop users(9/10)
No adjustment layers like Photoshop(6/10)

Snapseed

Limited filter selection compared to competitors(4/10)

Performance

Procreate

Layer limits based on iPad RAM frustrate complex projects(8/10)
Apple Pencil lag on some iPad models(7/10)
App crashes and freezes lose unsaved work(8/10)

Snapseed

App freezes when editing RAW photos(9/10)
Photos don't open or freeze when selecting(8/10)
Saved photos show corrupted colors and corners(7/10)

Integrations

Procreate

CMYK export is fake - files open as RGB in Photoshop(9/10)

Snapseed

No desktop version available anymore(8/10)
Social media sharing doesn't work reliably(4/10)
Only exports in JPEG format, no lossless option(6/10)

Usability

Procreate

PSD export loses layer masks entirely(7/10)
No undo history after closing artwork(6/10)
No vector graphics support limits scalability(7/10)
Missing paint bucket tool surprises users(5/10)
Text tool requires rasterization for effects(5/10)

Snapseed

No auto-save feature leads to lost work(10/10)
Confusing save options cause user frustration(6/10)
Hidden tutorials make app hard to learn(5/10)
UI redesign made adjustments less intuitive(6/10)

Pricing

Procreate

Separate purchases required for iPad and iPhone versions(4/10)

Snapseed

No signals

Reliability

Procreate

No signals

Snapseed

Constant crashes and app becoming unresponsive(9/10)
Edit history gets lost after saving(8/10)

Mobile

Procreate

No signals

Snapseed

Android version lags behind iOS in features(7/10)

Support

Procreate

No signals

Snapseed

Impossible to contact Snapseed support(6/10)

Pricing Comparison

Procreate

Procreate for iPad

Popular

$12.99/mo

Users: 1 device per purchase

Storage: Unlimited (device storage)

Limits: Layer count limited by iPad RAM. No CMYK export that works with Photoshop. iPad-only, no Android or desktop version.

Separate purchase needed for iPhone version ($5.99). Premium brush packs from creators cost $2-$25 each. Requires iPad purchase ($449+).

Procreate Pocket (iPhone)

$5.99/mo

Users: 1 device per purchase

Storage: Unlimited (device storage)

Limits: Smaller screen limits precision. Fewer layers than iPad due to less RAM. Some advanced features unavailable.

Not included with iPad version - separate purchase required. Some features reduced compared to iPad version.

Procreate Dreams

$19.99/mo

Users: 1 device per purchase

Storage: Unlimited (device storage)

Limits: Frame rate can only be changed when creating new project. Large animations may cause performance issues on older iPads.

Separate from main Procreate app. Full animation workflow may require both apps ($32.98 total).

Snapseed

Free

Popular

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Device storage only

Limits: No desktop version, No batch processing, No cloud sync, JPEG export only, No direct professional workflow integration

None - completely free with no in-app purchases

Feature Comparison

Feature	Procreate	Snapseed
Pricing
One-time purchase No subscription
Editing
RAW file editing iOS: 140+ formats, Android: DNG only
Non-destructive editing Edit history can be lost after export or app updates
Filters & presets 29 built-in looks, save custom presets
Platform
iPad app iPad only
iPhone app Separate purchase ($5.99)
Android app Not available
Desktop app Not available
Desktop version Discontinued in 2013
Tools
Healing brush Professional-grade spot removal
Selective adjustments Control points for local edits
HDR Scape
Curves Full RGB curves control
Perspective correction
Features
Vector graphics Raster only
Animation Basic, Dreams app for advanced
3D painting 3D model texturing
Time-lapse recording Built-in
Brush customization Extensive options
Cloud sync Manual iCloud only
AI features Committed to never adding
Export
CMYK export Emulation only, opens as RGB
PSD export Masks not preserved
Export to TIFF/PNG lossless JPEG only
Workflow
Batch processing Not available
Auto-save Not available - manual save required
Usability
Offline mode Full offline functionality

Signals Comparison

Customization

Procreate

iPad-only app locks out Android and desktop users(9/10)
No adjustment layers like Photoshop(6/10)

Snapseed

Limited filter selection compared to competitors(4/10)

Performance

Procreate

Layer limits based on iPad RAM frustrate complex projects(8/10)
Apple Pencil lag on some iPad models(7/10)
App crashes and freezes lose unsaved work(8/10)

Snapseed

App freezes when editing RAW photos(9/10)
Photos don't open or freeze when selecting(8/10)
Saved photos show corrupted colors and corners(7/10)

Integrations

Procreate

CMYK export is fake - files open as RGB in Photoshop(9/10)

Snapseed

No desktop version available anymore(8/10)
Social media sharing doesn't work reliably(4/10)
Only exports in JPEG format, no lossless option(6/10)

Usability

Procreate

PSD export loses layer masks entirely(7/10)
No undo history after closing artwork(6/10)
No vector graphics support limits scalability(7/10)
Missing paint bucket tool surprises users(5/10)
Text tool requires rasterization for effects(5/10)

Snapseed

No auto-save feature leads to lost work(10/10)
Confusing save options cause user frustration(6/10)
Hidden tutorials make app hard to learn(5/10)
UI redesign made adjustments less intuitive(6/10)

Pricing

Procreate

Separate purchases required for iPad and iPhone versions(4/10)

Snapseed

No signals

Reliability

Procreate

No signals

Snapseed

Constant crashes and app becoming unresponsive(9/10)
Edit history gets lost after saving(8/10)

Mobile

Procreate

No signals

Snapseed

Android version lags behind iOS in features(7/10)

Support

Procreate

No signals

Snapseed

Impossible to contact Snapseed support(6/10)

Pricing Comparison

Procreate

Procreate for iPad

Popular

$12.99/mo

Users: 1 device per purchase

Storage: Unlimited (device storage)

Limits: Layer count limited by iPad RAM. No CMYK export that works with Photoshop. iPad-only, no Android or desktop version.

Separate purchase needed for iPhone version ($5.99). Premium brush packs from creators cost $2-$25 each. Requires iPad purchase ($449+).

Procreate Pocket (iPhone)

$5.99/mo

Users: 1 device per purchase

Storage: Unlimited (device storage)

Limits: Smaller screen limits precision. Fewer layers than iPad due to less RAM. Some advanced features unavailable.

Not included with iPad version - separate purchase required. Some features reduced compared to iPad version.

Procreate Dreams

$19.99/mo

Users: 1 device per purchase

Storage: Unlimited (device storage)

Limits: Frame rate can only be changed when creating new project. Large animations may cause performance issues on older iPads.

Separate from main Procreate app. Full animation workflow may require both apps ($32.98 total).

Snapseed

Free

Popular

Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Device storage only

Limits: No desktop version, No batch processing, No cloud sync, JPEG export only, No direct professional workflow integration

None - completely free with no in-app purchases

Feature Comparison

Feature	Procreate	Snapseed
Pricing
One-time purchase No subscription
Editing
RAW file editing iOS: 140+ formats, Android: DNG only
Non-destructive editing Edit history can be lost after export or app updates
Filters & presets 29 built-in looks, save custom presets
Platform
iPad app iPad only
iPhone app Separate purchase ($5.99)
Android app Not available
Desktop app Not available
Desktop version Discontinued in 2013
Tools
Healing brush Professional-grade spot removal
Selective adjustments Control points for local edits
HDR Scape
Curves Full RGB curves control
Perspective correction
Features
Vector graphics Raster only
Animation Basic, Dreams app for advanced
3D painting 3D model texturing
Time-lapse recording Built-in
Brush customization Extensive options
Cloud sync Manual iCloud only
AI features Committed to never adding
Export
CMYK export Emulation only, opens as RGB
PSD export Masks not preserved
Export to TIFF/PNG lossless JPEG only
Workflow
Batch processing Not available
Auto-save Not available - manual save required
Usability
Offline mode Full offline functionality