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Head-to-head · Android Drawing Apps

ibisPaint vs MediBang Paint

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ibisPaint #2 in Android Drawing Apps 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ibisPaint
MediBang Paint #5 in Android Drawing Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit MediBang Paint

ibisPaint leads on 0 checks, MediBang Paint on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreibisPaint · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresibisPaint · 1 of 5

ibisPaint scores higher on our rubric for android drawing apps: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

ibisPaint is the better fit for artists wanting a capable free cross-device app. MediBang Paint is the better fit for comic artists who want free tools and cloud sync.

  • ibisPaint fits best

    Artists wanting a capable free cross-device app

  • MediBang Paint fits best

    Comic artists who want free tools and cloud sync

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Side by side

Feature ibisPaint 9.1/10 Visit ↗ MediBang Paint 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Android Drawing Apps #5 in Android Drawing Apps
Best for Artists wanting a capable free cross-device app Comic artists who want free tools and cloud sync
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $27.99/yr 2,480 JPY/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features ibisPaint 1/5 · MediBang Paint 0/5
Stylus support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Pressure sensitivity ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Comic tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Animation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum canvas size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Custom brushes, blending modes, and layered artwork support detailed illustration.
  • Stylus pressure curves and brush-specific stabilization provide drawing controls.
  • Cloud sync, animation, and CMYK export extend its use across platforms.
  • Comic panels and multipage project management support manga workflows
  • Sync artwork, brushes, palettes, and settings across devices
  • Premade tones, backgrounds, fonts, and downloadable materials
Cons
  • The free mobile version includes advertisements and 64MB of cloud storage.
  • Premium Membership costs $4.49 monthly or $27.99 annually.
  • Windows and Mac unlimited use, CMYK export, and shortcuts require the $62.99 Pro Upgrade.
  • Premium storage and features require a subscription
  • Group Project shares files, but real-time collaboration is not listed
  • Support channels include documentation
Our verdict

ibisPaint is digital painting and illustration software for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. Its free, ad-supported mobile version makes it a practical starting point for artists who want core drawing tools without a subscription. Custom…

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MediBang Paint gives digital artists and manga creators drawing, painting, and comic-making tools across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. Its free plan makes it an option for solo artists and small teams who want to work on comics without…

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  1. ibisPaintAndroid Drawing Apps 9.1Free plan
  2. MediBang PaintAndroid Drawing Apps 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ibisPaint — where it wins

    • Custom brushes, blending modes, and layered artwork support detailed illustration.
    • Stylus pressure curves and brush-specific stabilization provide drawing controls.
    • Cloud sync, animation, and CMYK export extend its use across platforms.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free mobile version includes advertisements and 64MB of cloud storage.
    • Premium Membership costs $4.49 monthly or $27.99 annually.
    • Windows and Mac unlimited use, CMYK export, and shortcuts require the $62.99 Pro Upgrade.

  • MediBang Paint — where it wins

    • Comic panels and multipage project management support manga workflows
    • Sync artwork, brushes, palettes, and settings across devices
    • Premade tones, backgrounds, fonts, and downloadable materials

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium storage and features require a subscription
    • Group Project shares files, but real-time collaboration is not listed
    • Support channels include documentation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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