Brusher

Overview

Brusher is a brush library and image-tool app for artists using Procreate, Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint. It is a strong fit for people who want brushes across those apps, with free starter packs to try before paying. Its main trade-off is that premium collections are unlocked through several distinct purchase routes rather than one simple price.

The library is described as containing more than 3,000 brushes in more than 200 collections. It also includes tools to turn JPG or PNG images into SVGs and to make transparent PNG cut-outs.

For a wider comparison of brush collections, browse Digital Brush Libraries.

Key features

Brush collections and formats

Brusher supports Procreate on iPad and Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint on desktop. Procreate collections install with a single tap and use .brushset files; Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint use a single .abr pack on PC and Mac. That split makes the library relevant across all three supported art apps, though users should choose packs for the software they actually use.

The entry specifies 11 included brushes alongside the broader library of 3,000+ brushes across 200+ collections. Free brushes in the app and free website starter packs let newcomers begin without paying; the website packs require no account.

Image tools and license

The Vectorizer converts JPG or PNG images to SVG, while the Background Remover creates transparent PNG cut-outs. These are useful additions for artists who need those particular image transformations, but they do not change Brusher’s core focus on brushes.

Users may create and sell personal or commercial artwork with the brushes. They may not redistribute or resell the brush files, so the license supports finished work rather than passing the assets on as products.

Pricing

Free brush packs cost nothing and include starter packs without an account. The app is free to download and includes free brushes, making it a practical way to assess the collection before committing. The included set is much narrower in scope than the full library described for the app.

In-app subscriptions unlock premium collections: Weekly Plan is $4.99 a month, billed weekly; Monthly Plan is $9.99 a month, billed monthly; and Yearly Access is $24.99 a year, billed yearly. The weekly option has the shortest commitment but renews each week; the yearly option costs more upfront while extending access for a year. The plan descriptions do not state a collection quota or seat count.

Life-time Access is $99.99, paid once as a one-time in-app purchase and is described as lifetime access. For buyers who want a specific pack rather than premium-collection access, a Website brush pack costs $5, paid once and covers one premium pack with free future updates. Website purchases are processed by LavaTop; app purchases are sold through the Apple App Store.

Platforms

Brusher is listed for iOS, macOS and Windows. The supported art apps are Procreate, Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint; Procreate brush files are .brushset, while .abr packs serve Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint on PC and Mac. The supported-app choices make it more useful to artists moving between these named workflows than to users of other art software.

Who it's for

Brusher is aimed at beginners, illustrators, tattoo artists, comic artists and lettering artists. Beginners can start with free brushes and starter packs; working artists can use the commercial-artwork permission when creating work for sale. It is less suitable for anyone seeking permission to redistribute brush files or who needs brushes for an app outside Procreate, Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint.

Pros and cons

• Pros: A broad stated library of 3,000+ brushes across 200+ collections serves three supported art apps.
• Pros: Free in-app brushes and no-account website starter packs offer a no-cost starting point.
• Pros: Commercial artwork is allowed, including artwork users sell.
• Cons: Brush files cannot be redistributed or resold, limiting asset resale and sharing.
• Cons: Premium access is split among weekly, monthly, yearly and lifetime in-app options, plus one-pack website purchases.

Alternatives

Choose Frankentoon Studio if a free 10-brush Procreate starter pack or its 12.00 USD one-time Sketch Kit is a closer match than Brusher’s broader multi-app library.

Krita is a free, open-source option for readers who want art software without subscriptions or trials, including on Linux and Android.

Choose LaneDraws if its 120+ inking brushes for Photoshop CC, with pressure and tilt sensitivity, better suit the work than Brusher’s cross-app collection.

Bardot Brush offers a freemium option for readers focused on Procreate brush sets.

RetroSupply Co. offers a one-time 197.00 USD Complete Collection for Procreate; its stated scope excludes fonts and future products.

Brusheezy is a web-based freemium alternative with a monthly five-download subscription at 9.00 USD; unused downloads do not roll over and the single license is for one user.

TsaoShin Full Brush Set is a free alternative for Windows, macOS and iOS.

Brushapes Studio is another freemium alternative.

Verdict

Brusher is a good choice for illustrators and other artists who work in Procreate, Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint and want a substantial brush library, useful starter packs and permission to sell finished artwork. Its strongest reason to choose it is the combination of cross-app brush formats and free entry points; look elsewhere if you need a different art app or the right to redistribute brush files.