
The optimal model will depend on what you intend to do with it.Īt the other end of the scale, the best iPad money can buy, is the iPad Pro 12.9 2021 1TB+ and that will set you back an eye-watering $1749.00 PLUS you’ll still need the second-generation Apple pencil to go with it. Now it’s important to say that all the compatible iPads will function very well and if you are price-conscious, you’ll still enjoy a superb experience.įor some artists and designers buying a top model for Procreate will be overkill. Personally, I bought a refurbished iPad and a new 1st generation Apple pencil. You can get the price down by buying a refurbished iPad and pencil or buying the Logitech Crayon stylus. OUCH.Įxpect to pay $300 for a new iPad, $12.99 for Procreate, and $99 for the Apple Pencil. A standard Apple iPad will use a first-generation Apple pencil and that will add another $99 to the price.

You’ll need a stylus to use Procreate properly and that will add to your outlay. Many people will have that kind of disposable income but wait, there’s a catch. In the great scheme of things, it’s not a huge amount of money. That means you can get up and running with a new hobby for as little as $310 in the US or the same amount in Pounds Stirling, here in the UK. There are 4 different models to choose from:Īt the budget end, the cheapest device for a beginner will be a Regular Apple 10.2-inch iPad with a price tag of $300 in the US or £300 in the UK. How much you can afford to pay will sway your decision. It’s the device itself that will hit your pocket.

It only costs a few bucks in the Apple store. The Procreate app is the least of your worries. However, I only promote products I like and recommend) Is Buying an IPad for Procreate Worth the Investment? (I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

I had to do some homework and this is what I found out, let’s jump in.

I knew this, but even so, I bought an iPad just to use the Procreate app. Professional artists should invest in an Ipad Pro model with a large display and more storage space.Īpple likes to tie you into Apple products, so it comes as no surprise to learn that Procreate is exclusive to Apple IPads. Hobbyists and beginners should buy the cheapest standard iPad 10.2 or a refurbished model and have fun. It is worth buying an Ipad for Procreate. But what if it was the other way around? Is it worth buying an IPad for Procreate? Does it ever make sense? If you already own a compatible IPad, buying Procreate for $12.99 (2023) is great value for money.
