How to Cancel Your
Procreate Subscription
Important: Procreate itself is a one-time purchase with no subscription. If you are seeing recurring charges, it is likely for Procreate Dreams (the animation app) which has a subscription model.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Method
iPad Settings
Refund
Via Apple
Cancel Procreate Dreams Subscription
Open Settings on your iPad
Open the Settings app on your iPad. Tap your name at the top of the screen to access your Apple Account. Procreate is an iPad-exclusive app, so you manage its subscription from your iPad (or any device with the same Apple Account).
Tap Subscriptions
In your Apple Account settings, tap Subscriptions. This shows all active and expired subscriptions tied to your Apple Account.
Find Procreate Dreams
Look for Procreate Dreams in the active subscriptions list. Note: the original Procreate drawing app should not appear here since it is a one-time purchase. If you see it, it may be for a different Procreate product.
Tap Cancel Subscription
Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom and confirm. You can continue using Procreate Dreams until the end of your current billing period. Your animation projects remain on your device.
Procreate vs. Procreate Dreams
Understanding which Procreate product you have will help you determine whether you have a subscription to cancel at all.
Procreate (Drawing App)
- - One-time purchase (~$12.99)
- - No subscription required
- - iPad-only drawing and painting
- - All updates included for free
- - Nothing to cancel
Procreate Dreams (Animation)
- - Subscription model available
- - Monthly or annual billing
- - Animation and motion design
- - Cancel through Apple settings
- - Follow steps above to cancel
What Happens After You Cancel?
Your artwork stays on your iPad
All your Procreate and Procreate Dreams project files remain on your iPad. These are local files stored in the app's gallery and can be exported as PSD, PNG, JPEG, or video files.
Procreate (drawing) keeps working
If you bought Procreate as a one-time purchase, it continues to work indefinitely. The drawing app does not require a subscription and is not affected by canceling Procreate Dreams.
Export your animations first
Before your Procreate Dreams subscription expires, export your animation projects as video files (MP4, GIF, etc.) to ensure you have copies of your work outside the app.
Custom brushes are yours to keep
Any custom brushes you created or imported in Procreate remain in the app. They are stored locally on your iPad and are not tied to any subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Procreate a subscription?
No. The main Procreate drawing app is a one-time purchase from the App Store. There are no recurring charges. However, Procreate Dreams (the animation app) does offer a subscription model.
Why am I being charged for Procreate?
If you see recurring Procreate charges, check your App Store subscriptions. It is likely for Procreate Dreams or a Procreate-related third-party brush pack subscription. The main Procreate app is a one-time purchase.
Can I get a refund for Procreate?
Refunds are handled by Apple. Visit reportaproblem.apple.com and find the Procreate purchase in your transaction history. Apple typically processes refund requests within 48 hours.
Will I lose my brushes and artwork?
No. All your brushes, artwork, and custom palettes are stored locally on your iPad. Canceling a subscription does not delete any files from your device.
What are alternatives to Procreate?
Popular iPad drawing alternatives include Clip Studio Paint (subscription), Sketchbook (free), Adobe Fresco (free with paid option), and Affinity Designer 2 (one-time purchase like Procreate).
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