When researching apps to use the iPad Pro as a graphics tablet, many artists consider Astropad, Duet Display, and Air Display. While Duet Display and Air Display are primarily intended to use your iPad as a second monitor, Astropad was designed to turn the iPad into a professional graphics tablet. The chart below outlines the specific qualities of each program so that you can make an informed decision!
| DUET DISPLAY PRO | AIR DISPLAY 3 | ASTROPAD STUDIO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with Mac | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works with PC | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Pressure sensitive | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB connection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wifi connection | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Pinch to pan/ zoom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Second display | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Keyboard support | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Touch Bar support | ✓ | ||
| Custom shortcuts | ✓ | ||
| Stroke preview line | ✓ | ||
| Hover simulation | ✓ | ||
| Custom pressure curves | ✓ | ||
| Undo/ redo gestures | ✓ | ||
| Free trial | ✓ |
You can learn more about Astropad Studio features here.
To read about how artists are using Astropad in their workflows, check out our Artist Showcase series.
