Zen Brush

Contains adsIn-app purchases
3.7
3.47K reviews
500K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

*Note: Zen Brush 3, the latest version of the app, is now available! You can find it by searching for "Zen Brush 3" in Google Play. (Zen Brush 3 might not be available on older devices).

Official Android version of the popular iPhone / iPad app!

Zen Brush is an app that allows you to easily enjoy the feeling of using an ink brush to write and to paint. It allows anyone to easily perform fluent strokes while not compromising on the fascinating texture of a real ink brush. Create works that radiate the right atmosphere by choosing the best background template from our large collection.

FEATURES
- Background style templates (62 kinds / 2 available for free).
- Brush size adjustment slider.
- 3 ink shades available.
- Eraser tool.
- Undo function (1 time, Full version only).
- Save pictures as photos.
- Share your pictures with your favorite sharing app (Twitter, Facebook, Email, ...).
- Supports stylus pressure (with supported devices / styluses).

About the Free version:
The Free version is ad supported.
Includes 2 style templates.
Applies a watermark to saved and shared images.
Undo/Redo function is disabled.

About the Full version:
* Take advantage of the Free version to make sure Zen Brush works well on your device before upgrading to the Full version.
The Full version is available as an in-app purchase option (uses Google Play in-app billing).
Removes ads.
Includes 62 style templates.
Does not apply watermarks.
Undo/Redo function is enabled.

Note regarding device support:
We observed problems with restoring the current image when quitting and returning to the app on some devices. Please take the time to experiment with the Free version before upgrading to the Full version.

Note for users who experience lag:
Try adjusting the power saving settings on your device.
We found that activating "System power saving" on some devices reduces the UI rendering speed, which greatly reduces the app's performance.

About the permissions:
- Storage: Required to save your work on the device's SD card.
- Network communication: Required to show ads in the Free version and to use the Google Play billing service to buy the Full version.
- Development tools: Required to check if the SD card is available when saving your work.
Updated on
Jul 24, 2023

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.7
2.75K reviews
Tila Sole
February 8, 2021
Was going to rate low, but tried it & honestly can not rate lower than 3 or 4*. If you have the money, this app looks worth it! Beautiful strokes! Perfect for calligraphy & ink painting, especially kanji & sumi-e, they even have the washi paper +others to go with it! Major problem though are the water marks, no undo & virtually everything behind a pay wall. If you already have ads, allow for more to be utilized by free users. Also allow for red +others, as it would go wonderfully with the black.
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Gina Hoover
July 29, 2020
Make beautiful graphics with this realistic form of drawing/writing! It's very brilliant with all the right controls to help you make great works of art in black and white and grey. Love this app, just wish it was free. Very easy to use. Brings out your creativity in a simple elegance. Highly recommended.
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Hum Didum
July 29, 2020
This is one of the best apps out there. The form factor where it should be used is a Tablet and a very good stylus (iPad and Apple Pencil 2 is ideal) Some people have given low ratings for 'not having more colours.' This app is for Japanese (East Asian) calligraphy which uses only a brush, paper and black ink (red ink is used for corrections). What you are using is the full app; the small screens, poor styluses of Android are the issues, and of course, a lack of understanding of the app
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What's new

Updated Google libraries used by the app.