Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
ProcreatevsWhimsical
Whimsical starts at $12/mo, 8% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo. Both rated 4.6/5 by users.
Procreatevs Whimsical
★ 4.6/5
Only in Procreate
- ✦ Digital Painting
- ✦ Brushes (400+)
- ✦ Layer Support
From $12.99/mo(pricier)40M+ downloads users · est. 2011
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Whimsicalvs Procreate
★ 4.6/5
Only in Whimsical
- ✦ Flowcharts
- ✦ Wireframes
- ✦ Mind Maps
✓ Free planFrom $12/mo(cheaper)3M+ users · est. 2017
Try Whimsical Free →Ratings Breakdown
Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Whimsical
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Whimsical uniquely offers Flowcharts, Wireframes, Mind Maps. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Procreate
Whimsical
Digital Painting
✓
✗
Brushes (400+)
✓
✗
Layer Support
✓
✗
Animation
✓
✗
3D Painting
✓
✗
Color Management
✓
✗
Canvas Size Up to 16K
✓
✗
Apple Pencil Support
✓
✗
Time-lapse Recording
✓
✗
Text & Typography
✓
✗
Clipping Masks
✓
✗
Blend Modes
✓
✗
PSD Support
✓
✗
Reference Companion
✓
✗
Perspective Guides
✓
✗
Symmetry Tools
✓
✗
Custom Brushes
✓
✗
Gesture Controls
✓
✗
Flowcharts
✗
✓
Wireframes
✗
✓
Mind Maps
✗
✓
Sticky Notes
✗
✓
Documents
✗
✓
AI Features
✗
✓
Templates
✗
✓
Real-time Collaboration
✗
✓
Comments
✗
✓
Embedding
✗
✓
Export
✗
✓
Integrations
✗
✓
Keyboard Shortcuts
✗
✓
Clean UI
✗
✓
Version History
✗
✓
Total Features
18
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Animation
- ✓ 3D Painting
Choose Whimsical if you need:
- ✓ Flowcharts
- ✓ Wireframes
- ✓ Mind Maps
- ✓ Sticky Notes
- ✓ Documents
Pricing Comparison
Whimsical starts at $12/mo, 8% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo.
Procreate Plans
Paid plans only
Procreate (iPad)Best Value
$12.99/one-time- • No subscription
- • All features
Procreate Dreams
$19.99/one-time- • 2D animation app
Whimsical Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 100 AI actions
- • Limited boards
ProBest Value
$12/user/mo- • Unlimited boards
- • AI features
Organization
$20/user/mo- • SSO
- • Admin controls
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