MediBang Paletta review
A free-to-start drawing app with comic tools, layers and customizable brushes.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MediBang Paletta is a mobile drawing and painting app for individual artists and manga creators, available on Android and iOS. Its tools cover both general illustration and comic-making: artists can customize brushes, set stylus pressure, organize work with layers and masks, and create comic panels with screentones. The feature mix makes it a fit for mobile comic artists who want more than a basic sketchpad, while artists who need a desktop workflow should look elsewhere.
The comic toolkit is a notable part of the app’s focus. Comic panel creation and a screentone library sit alongside artistic filters, blur, transformation tools, and stabilization for smoother lines. Layer groups, clipping masks, blending modes, and customizable interface layouts add control over composition and workspace. PSD import and export may help artists move artwork between apps, while auto-save and in-app backup recovery support continuity on mobile. The listed maximum canvas size differs by device: 20,000 px for tablets and 7,084 px for smartphones.
Pricing is straightforward in structure: the Free plan includes core creation features and periodically displayed ads; the $9.99 one-time purchase removes ads and provides a perpetual license with no subscription charges. That makes the free version an option for trying the workflow and the paid option a clear ad-removal purchase. The app is mobile-only, and support channels are email and documentation. Choose Paletta if comic panels, screentones, stabilization, and layered mobile drawing matter; consider another tool if desktop use is essential or periodic ads are a dealbreaker.
MediBang Paletta pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Comic panels and screentones support manga workflows.
- Layer groups, clipping masks and blending modes add editing control.
- Stabilization, pressure settings and customizable brushes support line work.
- Where it doesn't
- The free version displays ads periodically.
- The listed one-time purchase price is $9.99 to remove ads.
- Mobile-only availability excludes desktop workflows.
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