Are you even a digital artist if you don’t have this app downloaded to your ipad? One time fee and you get it for life.
Procreate
If you are an adobe creative suite lover like I am, then this app is a must. It is subscription based pricing but it syncs nicely with photoshop and illustrator. It’s very similar to procreate!
Digital painting and drawing app | Adobe Fresco
This is the granddaddy of all apps. Yes it's a little pricy but if you're a creative it's worth that monthly price to get access to the entire creative suite. The possibilities are endless!
Adobe Creative Cloud | Professional Creative Software
Drawing gear
My iPad Pro has been a workhorse for my digital art. Definitely an investment but in my opinion a necessity if you’re looking to do any type of digital art
iPad Pro - Apple
Must-have to accompany the iPad Pro. Like you have to have it. To draw. Trust me it’s great
Buy Apple Pencil Pro
This screen protector transforms your smooth tablet screen into a paper like texture that is soooo satisfying when drawing digitally. It really makes the experience feel like paper and adds some natural grip to your drawing