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Inkpad
What Inkpad is
Inkpad is an iPad vector drawing and illustration app for creating artwork. It provides grid, point and path-edge alignment, freehand Bezier paths, object transforms and masks. Users can work with unlimited layers, grouping, interactive gradient editing and Boolean path operations. Text may be angled or placed along paths, then styled with stroke, fill, shadow and opacity using built-in or imported OpenType and TrueType fonts. Color controls include a wheel, RGB and HSB sliders, hexadecimal entry, an eyedropper and reusable swatches. Inkpad imports SVG drawings, photos, PNG and JPEG files, and exports SVG, PDF, PNG or JPEG. Files can move through iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box and Apple Files-compatible providers. Apple Pencil support includes second-generation double-tap gestures. The app requires iPadOS 13.4 or later. A free plan and 30-day trial are available; paid plans unlock all features. Monthly costs $1.99 a month and Yearly costs $9.99 a year.
Who it suits
Inkpad suits iPad artists and illustrators who need vector paths, typography, layers and cloud file exchange. It is designed for iPadOS 13.4 or later and supports Apple Pencil.
What it does well
- Unlimited layers and Boolean path operations
- Imports and exports common vector and image formats
- Supports Apple Pencil gestures
- Works with multiple cloud storage providers
- Free plan and 30-day trial available
What to know first
- Available only on iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.4 or later
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in time
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Inkpad Monthly | Inkpad Monthly $1.99 · Unlock all features (1 month) · 30-day free trial | $1.99 a month |
| Inkpad Yearly | Inkpad Yearly $9.99 · Unlock all features (12 months) · 30-day free trial | $9.99 a year |
As inkpad.art lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Inkpad brings detailed vector drawing, typography, color and file-format support to iPad. Its free plan and trial lower the barrier, while users should note the iPad-only availability and automatic renewal terms.
Facts from Inkpad's own pages
- Apple Pencil
- Inkpad supports Apple Pencil, including second-generation double-tap gestures. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Cloud integrations
- The app supports importing and exporting files through iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and cloud providers that work with Apple Files. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Color
- Color tools include a color wheel, RGB and HSB sliders, hexadecimal entry, an eyedropper, and reusable swatches. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store listing says Inkpad requires iPadOS 13.4 or later and is available for iPad. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- It supports grid, point, and path-edge alignment, freehand Bezier paths, object transforms, and masks. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Inkpad imports SVG drawings and photos, PNG, and JPEG, and exports artwork as SVG, PDF, PNG, or JPEG. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2011 · inkpad.art, 28 Sept 2026
- Layers and editing
- The app offers unlimited layers, grouping, interactive gradient editing, and Boolean path operations. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Maintainer and history
- Derek Pollard maintains and supports Inkpad; the original app was created by Steve Sprang in 2011 and Pollard took over development and support in 2015. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app does not collect or store personal information and does not collect analytics directly or through third-party services. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Inkpad is a vector drawing and illustration app for creating artwork on iPad. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Subscription processing
- The privacy policy says Inkpad uses RevenueCat for subscription processing and says no personal information is shared with RevenueCat. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Subscription terms
- The maker states that subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can request help or send suggestions through the website form or the app’s gallery feedback option. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
- Typography
- Text can be angled or placed along paths, styled with stroke, fill, shadow, and opacity, and use built-in or imported OpenType and TrueType fonts. · inkpad.art, 11 Oct 2026
Where Inkpad stands on Freedom251
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