Procreate Dreams
An app that lets you draw, animate and edit short films on iPad.
What Procreate Dreams does
Procreate Dreams is an animation app for iPad from the makers of Procreate. You draw frame by frame, move things with keyframes, add music and voice, and export finished videos. It costs $12.99 once.
Dreams is built for people who want their drawings to move. It mixes a frame-by-frame flipbook, a multi-track timeline with keyframes, and simple video editing, so you can make a whole short film without leaving the app.
One fun idea is Performing: you press record while the movie plays and move things with your finger or Apple Pencil, and the app captures the motion. You can import music and sound files, record a voice-over, and export MP4 or MOV files, transparent video, or PNG sequences.
It is a big step up from the basic animation in Procreate, but it has its own learning curve, and its App Store rating is lower than the main app. If you only want quick looping GIFs, a simpler flipbook app may feel easier.
Alternatives to Procreate Dreams
Who it's for
Skip it if: Anyone without an iPad. Beginners who only want quick doodle animations.
Pricing
Procreate Dreams costs $12.99 once on the App Store. There is no subscription and no in-app purchases listed.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 19 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Pay once, no subscription
- Drawing, animation and video editing in one place
- Pro export formats, including transparent video
Watch out for
- iPad only
- More to learn than simple flipbook apps
- Mixed App Store rating so far
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Questions people ask
How much is Procreate Dreams?
It is a one-time $12.99 purchase on the iPad App Store.
Is Procreate Dreams the same as Procreate?
No. Procreate is a painting app with basic animation. Dreams is a separate app focused on animation, with a timeline, audio and video export.
Does Procreate Dreams work on iPhone?
No. It is listed for iPad only.