5.5.1
2023-05-14
[FIXED] Tracing was sometimes not working.
[NEW] Added new Apple Pencil 2 Double-Tap Action: Open/Close Tool Menu.
[FIXED] A minor, barely noticeable graphics glitch.
[FIXED] A few additional issues.
5.5
2023-04-17
[NEW] Two-finger tap Undo. Added an alternative set of gestures (tap the Settings button and check/uncheck the “Use 2-Finger Tap Undo” setting) for those who prefer 2-finger tap Undo over 3-finger-swipe Undo.
[IMPROVED] Slightly less glare on the buttons.
[IMPROVED] Changed some of the bottom row buttons in “Work in Progress”.
[IMPROVED] Painting with active channel lock (e.g. alpha lock) now looks nicer when going to/from empty areas.
[IMPROVED] Zoom Reset animation.
[IMPROVED] (iPhone) Animations when toggling dial size.
[FIXED] After editing the palette, a few of the colors would sometimes appear dimmed or translucent.
[FIXED] A minor issue with Reset Zoom.
[FIXED] The picture would sometimes flicker when starting or switching to the app.
[FIXED] A few (potential) memory leak issues.
[FIXED] Some minor graphics glitches.
[FIXED] Rare crash bug (when adding a picture).
[FIXED] A rare issue with the thumbnails in Layers could cause a crash.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] Some minor Undo description issues.
[IMPROVED] Minor changes to some menus (Manual, Settings menu, Apple Pencil menu, Selected Picture menu, Layer menu, etc.)
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.
5.4.1
2023-01-12
[FIXED] (iPad) Tapping a dial to change its size would sometimes not work if using Apple Pencil.
[FIXED] Adjusted the toolbar’s auto-hide trigger zones to account for certain system/hardware features (e.g. “notch”).
[FIXED] A minor issue with the paper color when dragging/dropping.
[FIXED] It’s no longer possible to enter zero in the “layer” field when creating a new custom-sized picture.
[FIXED] An issue that could cause a crash, especially when starting the app.
[FIXED] (iPhone) Rotating the device would sometimes place the tool strip on the wrong side of the toolbar.
[FIXED] Hiding the toolbar at the exact same time as rotating the device could cause a crash.
[IMPROVED] A dragged/dropped layer now keeps its opacity.
[IMPROVED] Duplicating a layer now resets the channel locks in the duplicate.
[IMPROVED] A few minor things.
[FIXED] A couple of small issues.
5.4
2023-01-02
[NEW] Detailed undo/redo info.
[IMPROVED] Some optimizations.
[FIXED] The tool preview could crash if the menu was opened immediately after painting.
[FIXED] (iPhone) A potential crash bug.
[FIXED] Panning would sometimes lag.
[FIXED] A minor issue when switching between Apple Pencil and finger use.
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.
5.3
2022-11-21
[NEW] Drag & drop from/to other apps. Supported in both “Work in Progress” (Gallery) and Layers.
[NEW] Support for cross-device drag & drop via Universal Control.
[NEW] Picture-specific color palettes. You can now add new palettes, including ones that are specific to, and saved with, the current picture.
[NEW] A new native file format named after the app. Supports thumbnails when exporting.
[IMPROVED] Layers can now be opened from the Work in Progress screen (Gallery), to facilitate toggling of layer visibility before exporting.
[IMPROVED] The three different parts of the scrollable palette area are now called “Quick Colors”, “Palette”, and “Named Colors”.
[IMPROVED] Misc. changes and some new options in the palette’s options/settings menu.
[IMPROVED] The drag handles have been removed in Layers. Now, to rearrange the layers, just grab anywhere and drag (avoid the name field if using Apple Pencil).
[IMPROVED] Some changes to the Tool menu, including new options for resetting the tool button.
[FIXED] Selecting a color from the palette would sometimes not work.
[IMPROVED] In Layers, after deleting a layer, an adjacent layer will now be selected (instead of the topmost layer).
[FIXED] A couple of minor issues with menu sliders.
[FIXED] An issue that could cause the app to freeze, glitch, or block the user from entering “Work in Progress” (Gallery) in some cases.
[FIXED] Editing the palette could cause a crash under certain circumstances.
[FIXED] (iPad) A couple of issues related to keyboard shortcuts.
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] Some stability issues.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.
5.2.1
2022-03-28
[IMPROVED] The menu where you can decide which traits (e.g. Color, Size, etc.) are individual or shared by all tools has been simplified (Settings Menu -> Painting Tools).
[IMPROVED] (iPad) The Apple Pencil menu now shows the currently selected Apple Pencil 2 Double-Tap Action, instead of having to open the sub menu for changing the Double-Tap Action.
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] A couple of minor issues.
5.2
2021-11-29
[IMPROVED] Redesigned menus.
[IMPROVED] Added options to block finger painting for Apple Pencil users (Settings Menu -> Apple Pencil).
[NEW] Options for Reset Zoom (in the Settings Menu).
[IMPROVED] When picking up the device, fingers placed near the screen’s edge are now less likely to leave a mark on your painting.
[IMPROVED] On devices with Home Bar and/or multitasking button (“…”), these are now hidden when you hide the toolbar.
[IMPROVED] Minor memory optimizations.
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.
5.1.2
2021-10-14
[FIXED] (iPadOS 15) The toolbar now keeps its distance from the multitasking button (the three dots) if needed.
[FIXED] A couple of issues that could prevent importing/exporting in some cases.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.
5.1.1
2021-09-14
[FIXED] A minor issue with the force/opacity display on some of the tool buttons.
[FIXED] Smudge and similar tools were sometimes not working correctly with smaller sizes.
[IMPROVED] A few minor changes in some menus (Tool menu, Apple Pencil menu, etc.).
[FIXED] A couple of minor issues.
5.1
2021-08-31
[IMPROVED] A small change in how the tool buttons show the force/opacity.
[NEW] Optional Edge Indicators (found in Picture Options), to better see the extent of the image when creating patterns or if paper/canvas is switched off.
[IMPROVED] When creating seamless patterns, it’s now possible to switch off the tiled view mode without switching back to normal (non-wrapped) painting.
[FIXED] Some older devices were displaying the buttons incorrectly, without icons.
[FIXED] An issue with exporting on some devices, in some rare situations.
[FIXED] A minor, rare graphics glitch/flicker.
[IMPROVED] Apple Pencil: Slight improvement.
[IMPROVED] Misc. other minor things.
[FIXED] A few additional issues.
5.0
2021-06-22
[NEW] Filled shapes (Painting Mode). They can now be filled with strokes from the selected painting tool.
[NEW] (Pro) A new tool, Graphite Pencil (supports Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[NEW] Tap any control knob (Size, Force, Hue, Saturation, Brightness) to enlarge it, for easier use and more precision. Tap again to return to original size.
[NEW] Tool button info. All tool buttons now display information and hints regarding that tool’s selected Color, Size, Force, Painting Mode, and Tracing.
[NEW] Rename layers. Tap its current name (or just start writing in the selected layer’s name box, if you use an Apple Pencil).
[NEW] Layer Channel Lock. Can be set for individual channels, including alpha lock.
[IMPROVED] There’s now a preview in the tool menu.
[NEW] Long-press on any control knob to open a menu with fixed values to choose from (e.g. "50%").
[NEW] (Pro) Added triangle to Painting Mode.
[IMPROVED] Painting Mode (shapes/geometry) now has a variety of options, including Fill Mode (Concentric, Stripes), Fixed Proportions (for Circle, Square), and a preview.
[IMPROVED] The algorithms for the painting tools have been improved.
[IMPROVED] Sliders in menus now work better. A tap on the slider will now jump to that position, a double-tap will set it to its default value, and a tap to the left or right of it will set it to minimum or maximum.
[NEW] (Pro) A new menu (mostly) for web developers, where you can adjust, copy & paste as hex color, can be found in the Current Color menu.
[NEW] Added some new tool settings in the tool menu: Texture Interaction (to make individual tools less or more affected by the paper texture), Hardness (on some tools), Spread (on Smudge and similar tools).
[IMPROVED] The selected tool is now more clearly marked.
[IMPROVED] The 2nd tool (when using Apple Pencil to control the 1st) is now marked.
[NEW] Tool Size Mode, to determine how the tool’s size is calculated.
[IMPROVED] When assigning a different tool to a tool button, the settings are now remembered when/if changing back.
[IMPROVED] Better handling of finger-size input, and Apple Pencil tilt and pressure, when Painting Mode is set to a shape.
[IMPROVED] A warning if trying to use Eraser, Smudge, etc. on an empty layer.
[FIXED] Some issues with Undo.
[NEW] An option to Scale Down the layer (found in the layer menu).
[IMPROVED] In the Layer Control, a new “…” button will open the layer menu for the selected layer. You can still tap the thumbnail to achieve the same thing.
[NEW] Layer button info. The layer button will display the selected layer’s opacity if it’s less than 100%, and indicate whether or not a Layer Channel Lock is in use.
[FIXED] Some issues with Move Layer.
[IMPROVED] Tapping outside a menu will now only close that menu, instead of also reusing the tap in the menu underneath (if any).
[IMPROVED] Some user interface changes, like color schemes, improved menus, etc.
[FIXED] A couple of issues with Dark Mode.
[IMPROVED] Improved loading times in some cases.
[FIXED] (Pro) The Eyedropper tool would sometimes stop working.
[IMPROVED] Misc. additional things.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] Misc. additional issues.
4.8.1
2020-05-23
[IMPROVED] The paper/canvas texture preview is now showing an example brush stroke.
[IMPROVED] When adjusting the paper/canvas texture, all sliders will now affect the preview.
[IMPROVED] A very small, almost unnoticeable adjustment of how Apple Pencil pressure is handled.
[IMPROVED] Some minor things.
4.8
2020-05-04
[NEW] (Pro) Support for Universal Purchase. Your Pro Upgrade is now valid for iPad, iPhone, and Mac.
[IMPROVED] A few additions to the Recommended Paper/Canvas Colors.
[IMPROVED] Some things, like Undo/Redo for example, are now a bit faster.
[NEW] (Pro) A new tool called Void Patcher, that covers up transparent gaps (supports Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[FIXED] A minor issue with Dark Mode.
[FIXED] A couple of minor user interface glitches.
[IMPROVED] Misc. things.
[FIXED] Some image orientation issues.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.
4.7
2020-03-12
[IMPROVED] The picture’s paper/canvas texture can now be adjusted with sliders for Coarseness (Pro), Depth, Visibility, and a preview. Found under “Paper/Canvas Properties” when adding a new picture, or in the Layer Control under “Paper/Canvas”.
[IMPROVED] The app now remembers the last used size, color, and texture when creating a new picture.
[NEW] (Pro) Two new tools for adjusting contrast (both support Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[IMPROVED] If more than one menu is open, a tap outside no longer closes all menus, only the last.
[FIXED] A color issue on some older devices.
[IMPROVED] Misc. things.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.
4.6
2020-01-19
[NEW] (Pro) Two new tools, Blur and Sharpen (both support Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[IMPROVED] You can now import layers from Files (in addition to Photos and Clipboard).
[IMPROVED] (Pro) Some improvements to the Photo Tracing feature, including a new Color Sampling Rate slider.
[FIXED] A few tools needed minor, subtle corrections.
[FIXED] Adding a new “Custom-Sized” picture did not always work correctly.
[FIXED] (Pro) Some issues with Scale, Adjust Size.
[IMPROVED] Some minor things.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.
4.5.4
2019-12-23
[FIXED] Exported/shared pictures would sometimes have the wrong orientation (landscape/portrait).
[FIXED] A rare but critical stability issue.
[IMPROVED] The “Double-Tap Action” menu for Apple Pencil 2 has been slightly modified.
[FIXED] Some minor issues.
4.5.2
2019-12-02
[IMPROVED] The color palettes are now auto-saved more frequently.
[IMPROVED] Add, Delete, Paste, Duplicate, Import, Merge (Pro) Layer have all been optimized.
[FIXED] (Pro) Shapes now work as expected.
[FIXED] (Pro) Some issues with Move Layer.
[FIXED] Some issues with Undo and Redo in certain, rare situations.
[IMPROVED] A slight, hardly noticeable adjustment of how Apple Pencil pressure is handled.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
4.5.1
2019-10-27
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] The app would fail to open on some devices running a certain version of iOS/iPadOS.
[FIXED] A rare, minor Apple Pencil related issue.
4.5
2019-10-21
[NEW] (Pro) Two new tools, Adjust Hue Clockwise and Adjust Hue Counterclockwise (both support Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[IMPROVED] Website links in the app are now using secure connections.
[FIXED] Improved stability.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.
4.4
2019-10-12
[NEW] (Pro) Two new tools, Saturate and Desaturate (both support Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[IMPROVED] The selected painting tool is now more clearly marked in Dark Mode.
[IMPROVED] Some minor things.
[FIXED] Leaving the app while painting (mid-stroke) could cause some issues with the current layer.
[FIXED] A stability issue.
[FIXED] A couple of minor issues.
4.3
2019-09-29
[NEW] Support for Dark Mode (Light, Dark Appearance). Includes the option to override the system preference.
[NEW] Swipe left with three fingers to Undo (or double-tap with three fingers).
[NEW] Swipe right with three fingers to Redo.
[IMPROVED] Compatibility with iPadOS 13 and iOS 13.
[NEW] (Pro) Added a tool called Colorize (supports Apple Pencil tilt and pressure).
[IMPROVED] The menus have been (slightly) redesigned.
[FIXED] A minor issue with the menus.
[FIXED] The first painting stroke after returning from the Work in Progress screen did not always work as expected.
[IMPROVED] A couple of minor things.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.
4.2.2
2019-09-19
[IMPROVED] Changing the Painting Tool Mode (Line, Rectangle etc.) will now close the menu automatically, for a faster workflow.
[IMPROVED] Some toolbar settings have been moved to a new settings category called “Head-Up Display”.
[IMPROVED] Added optional text displaying the picture’s current rotation (Settings button -> Head-Up Display -> Current Rotation).
[IMPROVED] The text displaying the picture’s current zoom level is now optional (Settings button -> Head-Up Display -> Current Zoom).
[FIXED] Changing the device orientation while in “Work in Progress” and then going back could result in a temporary glitch.
[FIXED] Using Apple Pencil with “Ignore Pressure”, or a stylus that supports tilt but not pressure, now works as expected.
4.2.1
2019-09-11
[IMPROVED] The current scale is now displayed when zooming.
[IMPROVED] The control knob for Force now gets a red mark if the value is close to minimum and it might be difficult to notice the painting strokes.
[FIXED] A minor issue with the Painting Tool Mode (Line, Rectangle etc.).
[FIXED] A serious (but rare) bug.
[FIXED] A minor issue when using Apple Pencil.
[FIXED] A few other issues.
4.2
2019-08-30
[IMPROVED] The size of the toolbar can now be adjusted with a slider (Settings button -> Toolbar -> Toolbar Size).
[IMPROVED] You can now set the number of colors displayed per line in the palette (Settings button -> Toolbar -> Palette Colors/Line).
[IMPROVED] Changed some UI colors.
[IMPROVED] The current palette can now be reset to default (scroll to beginning of palette -> “…” button -> Reset).
[NEW] (Pro) Added new painting tool, Colored Pencil.
[IMPROVED] Wax Crayon (Pro) and Pastel Pencil have been slightly adjusted.
[IMPROVED] You can now tap twice on the Eraser tool and choose “Clear Layer”.
[IMPROVED] The optional Size and Force indicator texts have been made more visible.
[IMPROVED] Slider values no longer show decimals.
[FIXED] Importing a layer did not work as expected.
[FIXED] Scale Picture would fail in certain situations.
[IMPROVED] A few minor things.
[FIXED] A few minor issues.
4.1.1
2019-08-21
[IMPROVED] Added optional text displaying the painting tool Force (Settings button -> Toolbar -> Tool Force Indicator).
[FIXED] Some minor issues.