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The 5 Best Apps for iPad Pro Pencil

The pencil can do more than you ever imagined with the right app

By Patrick Shawn Hearn Patrick Shawn Hearn Writer Columbus State University Patrick Hearn has been a freelance technology writer for 6+ years. He has written for CBSi, GameSpot, Xfinity, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 8, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs The Apple Pencil can do more than you've ever dreamed of with the right app. Here are some cool apps that use the Apple Pencil in combination with the iPad Pro. 01 of 05

Best App for Casual Coloring Pigment

Pixite Apps Multiple studies have shown that even adults benefit from coloring. Just a few minutes of coloring can have the same benefits as meditation, and Pigment is chock-full of features and patterns that let you color to your heart's content. Choose from 24 different types of pencils and brushes, an unlimited number of colors and three different modes (Freehand, Automatic, or Advanced) to completely customize your coloring experience. A shade slider lets you darken or lighten the color you're using so you can nail the shadowy parts of an image. While Pigment is great for beginners, it has enough features that a skilled artist can use to their full potential. What We Like Easy, casual options for coloring. What We Don't Like The "Premium" option is $59.99 for a year, which seems too high for an app like this. 02 of 05

Best App for Serious Artists Procreate

Procreate If your goal is to earn a living or create serious works of art with the iPad's Pencil, Procreate is what you're looking for. When it comes to creating art, Procreate has more than 136 brush types to choose from, as well as advanced layering options. You can also "do and undo" your work up to 250 times, so you should never be afraid to make a mistake. Procreate is a complex tool that can have quite a learning curve to it, but the robust functionality makes it perfect for the graphic artist on the go. It takes full advantage of the Apple Pencil's pressure-sensitive strokes, so your own skill and dexterity will play a role in how the final piece turns out. However, at just $9.99, the app is inexpensive to start with and gives you the chance to learn as you work. What We Like Powerful functionality for in-depth works of art. Both beginner and advanced features. What We Don't Like In-app purchases mean some tools are locked behind paywalls. 03 of 05

Best App for On-the-Go Business DocuSign

DocuSign lets you electronically sign your signature to a document with the Apple Pencil. It's free to use, and there are no limits to how many documents you can sign each month. On the other hand, you also don't have to sign every single form. Once you create a signature, DocuSign will automatically apply it to the relevant lines if you tell it to do so. What We Like Document signing made easy. What We Don't Like Both parties must have DocuSign, so the recipient of a document will need to sign up if they haven't already. 04 of 05

Best App for Mathematics MyScript Calculator

MyScript Sometimes math is easier to do if you're working it out step-by-step, but you still want a calculator. That's where MyScript Calculator comes in. Just write out the problem like you would on a piece of paper, and the app translates your notes into a workable equation. MyScript Calculator supports all basic operations, although more advanced symbols like limits and derivatives aren't compatible. You can write multiple calculations on a single page without erasing anything, which lets you handle complex math problems with ease. What We Like A calculator that feels like writing on a page. What We Don't Like More advanced math problems can't be done this way, which makes it less useful for higher level courses. 05 of 05

Best App for Lyricists Komp

Komp The iPad Pro has a number of useful apps for musicians, but songwriters are an underserved market. The creators of Komp realized this and combined the best parts of all the other apps on the market to create the ultimate music notation app around. Komp recognizes rough sketches of notes and automatically converts them to proper notation. You don't need to worry about perfectionism when writing out your notes; just focus on getting the song down on the page. You can also play back the song at any time to hear how it currently sounds, which makes it perfect for creating music on the fly. The app is designed from the ground up to take the complexity out of writing music so musicians can jot down random melodies and song ideas throughout the day. What We Like Easy, seamless music notation. What We Don't Like There's still plenty of room to grow, so using this app means believing in its potential. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 7 Best Calculator Apps The 8 Best iPad Pro Apps of 2022 The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) Best Note-Taking Apps for iPad and iPad Pro in 2022 The 9 Best Astrology Apps for 2022 The 5 Best Geocaching Apps The 22 Best Free iPad Apps of 2022 The 13 Best iPad Drawing Apps of 2022 How to Charge an Apple Pencil (Any Generation) Review of Procreate Painting App for iPad How to Fix It When Apple Pencil Isn't Working What Is the Newest Generation of the iPad? The 5 Best Gas Apps to Help You Save at the Pump The 10 Best Free Word Processing Apps for iPad (2022) The 10 Best Apps for Note-Taking in 2022 The 9 Best Tablets in 2022, Tested by Lifewire Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies