Brusher

Overview

Brusher is a brush library and image-tool app for artists working in Procreate, Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint. It is best suited to people who want brush collections across those apps, with optional image conversion and background removal in the same offering. Its split between subscriptions and individual pack purchases makes it important to choose how you want to pay before buying.

Key features

Brush library and installation

The app page describes more than 3,000 brushes across more than 200 collections. Procreate collections install with a single tap and use.brushset files; Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint use.abr packs on PC and Mac. That gives Procreate users a direct in-app route, while desktop users get a shared format for two supported applications. The stated 11 included brushes are a narrower included set than the much larger library.

Image tools and licensing

The Vectorizer converts JPG or PNG images into SVG, and the Background Remover creates transparent PNG cut-outs. These tools broaden Brusher beyond brushes, though they are supporting utilities rather than a replacement for a dedicated image editor.

Brushes can be used in personal or commercial artwork, including work for sale. The restriction is on the files themselves: users may not redistribute or resell brush files. This is workable for artists selling finished pieces, but not for anyone intending to package or pass on the brushes.

Pricing

Brusher has a free plan, with the app free to download and free brushes included. The website also offers starter packs for free, with no account required. This is the sensible way to try the collection before committing, although it is not the same as access to premium collections.

The in-app Weekly Plan costs $4.99 a month, billed weekly, and unlocks premium collections. It is the lowest stated entry cost, but weekly billing makes it a poor fit for anyone who expects to keep access for months. The Monthly Plan is $9.99 a month, billed monthly, for the same premium collections. Yearly Access costs $24.99 a year, billed yearly, also unlocking premium collections; it is the lower-cost subscription choice for a sustained need, at the cost of paying for a year at once. Life-time Access costs $99.99, paid once as a one-time in-app purchase and provides lifetime access, which suits committed users who expect long-term use rather than a short project.

Website brush packs cost $5 as a one-time purchase per premium pack and include free future updates. This is preferable to a subscription when a single collection is enough, but it does not unlock the broader premium collections. Website purchases are processed by LavaTop; app purchases are sold through the Apple App Store.

Platforms

Brusher is listed for iOS, macOS and Windows. Its supported art applications are Procreate, Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. Procreate packs are.brushset files; Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint packs use.abr. The desktop compatibility makes Brusher relevant beyond iPad users, though its one-tap installation benefit applies specifically to Procreate.

Who it's for

Brusher names beginners, illustrators, tattoo artists, comic artists and lettering artists as its audience. It suits artists in those groups who already use one of its supported applications and want commercial-use brushes without needing to buy a subscription for every project. It is less suitable for people whose priority is unrestricted redistribution of brush assets, or who work primarily in an unlisted art application.

Pros and cons

Broad brush library: More than 3,000 brushes across 200+ collections gives users a substantial range within three named art applications.

Low-commitment ways to start: Free starter packs require no account, while individual website packs avoid a subscription.

Commercial artwork is permitted: Users can sell work made with the brushes, which supports professional and freelance use.

Brush-file resale is prohibited: The license does not suit people who need to redistribute or resell the brush files themselves.

Subscription terms vary: The weekly option bills weekly, while monthly and yearly access renew on their stated terms; buyers should match the billing period to their expected use.

Alternatives

Clip Studio Assets is a freemium choice across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, making it a broader-platform alternative for readers seeking free materials.

LaneDraws is worth considering for a specific Photoshop inking purchase: its Dirty Ink Brush Pack costs $18, paid once and includes 120+ pressure- and tilt-sensitive brushes.

Frankentoon Studio offers a free Procreate starter pack with 10 brushes and a one-time Sketch Kit purchase, a more focused option for Procreate users looking at a starter set.

Krita is the alternative for readers who want free and open-source software with no subscriptions or trials; it runs on Android, Linux, macOS and Windows.

DAUB Brushes is another brush option for iOS users, with free Clip Studio Paint pencils and paid markers.

GrutBrushes is a paid brush-library alternative with a free plan and free trial.

KsTumanova Brushes may suit readers seeking a specific commercial Clip Studio Paint brush pack, including a Spider Web set sold as a one-time purchase.

TsaoShin Full Brush Set is a free option with 100+ digital painting brushes for Photoshop CC, Procreate and Clip Studio Paint.

For a wider comparison, browse Digital Brush Libraries.

Verdict

Brusher is a strong fit for artists using Procreate, Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint who want a large brush library, commercial-use permission and a choice between subscriptions and individual packs. The key reason to choose it is that range across supported apps; the key reason to look elsewhere is the ban on redistributing brush files, or the need for software and platforms beyond its stated support.