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Spec sheet

Purpose
Astropad Studio turns an iPad into a professional drawing tablet for Mac or PC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Intended users
Astropad describes Studio as designed for demanding creative work and says it is used by more than 100,000 digital artists.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Platforms
Astropad provides desktop downloads for Mac and PC and an iPad app download.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · astropad.com
Trial
Astropad Studio offers a 14-day free trial, after which the product page lists the individual plan at $99/year.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · astropad.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · astropad.com
Company
Astropad says it was founded in 2013; its about page lists co-founder Matt Ronge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and co-founder Giovanni Donelli in San Francisco, California.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Connectivity
The iPad connects to the computer by USB, local Wi-Fi, or peer-to-peer networking.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Creative apps
The product page names Adobe, Affinity, Clip Studio, and Krita as apps users can draw in from the iPad.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Desktop app
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · astropad.com
Drawing technology
Astropad says its LIQUID video technology provides color-corrected Retina resolution and low-latency performance.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Education
Astropad offers flexible volume licensing for schools and universities and invites educators to request a quote.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Enterprise
Astropad lists enterprise licensing for businesses and studios.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Gestures
Magic Gestures let users customize finger taps and Apple Pencil gestures to change tools.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Illustration tools
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · astropad.com
Mobile app
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · astropad.com
Pen settings
Users can customize pressure curves and pressure smoothing, and use Apple Pencil hover on 2022 iPad Pros.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com
Shortcuts
The Shortcut Sidebar automatically matches customizable shortcuts to the desktop application in use.Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com

Plans and prices

Monthly Price not published Wi-Fi or USB connectivity · Custom gestures and shortcuts · Pressure curves and smoothing · Works with Mac and PC Read 21 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Annual (App Store) Price not published Wi-Fi or USB connectivity · Custom gestures and shortcuts · Pressure curves and smoothing · Works with Mac and PC Read 21 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Annual (website) $99.99 a year Free 14-day trial, then annual billing 14-day free trial · Custom tap and Pencil gestures · App-specific shortcuts · Custom pressure curves and smoothing · On-screen keyboard and Quick Keys Read 21 Sep 2026 · apollo.astropad.com
Lifetime $179.99, paid once Free 14-day trial, then one-time purchase Permanent access · Future software updates · Works on Mac and PC Read 21 Sep 2026 · apollo.astropad.com
Individuals $99 a year $99/year Individual plan Read 12 Oct 2026 · astropad.com

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