Astropad

astropad · v3.7.0 • deprecated

6.0

Utility to turn an iPad into a drawing tablet

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brew install --cask astropad

Compare with: vs. Astropad Studio vs. iTerm2 vs. Sketch vs. Monodraw

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Trust Score 1/10

✗ Open source +0

✗ Active development +0

✗ Licensed +0

✗ No auto-updates +0

✗ Deprecated +0

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Astropad transforms an iPad into a professional-grade drawing tablet, enabling artists and designers to leverage the iPad's touchscreen capabilities with Mac applications. It supports a wide range of creative tools and workflows, making it a valuable tool for those seeking a portable and precise drawing solution.

Enables an iPad to function as a drawing tablet for Mac applications.

Maturity: The project shows limited recent activity, with the last GitHub commit in 2017, raising concerns about ongoing support and updates.

Community: Astropad has generated significant interest on Hacker News, with multiple high-profile mentions and positive discussions about its potential as a professional tool. However, there is no notable presence on Reddit.