Hey there! Based on my research, Procreate Dreams is designed to work with a range of iPad models.
However, the level of functionality and the number of tracks (both video and content tracks) you can work with in Procreate Dreams may vary depending on the specific model and its hardware capabilities.
So, I created this breakdown of iPad compatibility with Procreate Dreams:
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Procreate Dreams Supported Devices:
| iPad Model Category | iPad Model | Compatible with Procreate Dreams? |
|---|---|---|
| iPad | iPad 11 (A16) iPad 10 iPad 9 iPad 8 iPad 7 iPad 6 iPad 5 | 🟠 Yes, but limited See more details below |
| iPad Mini | iPad Mini 7 iPad Mini 6 iPad Mini 5 | ✅ Yes, limited on older models See more details below |
| iPad Air | iPad Air 5 iPad Air 4 iPad Air 3 iPad Air 11″ M2 iPad Air 13″ M2 iPad Air 11″ M3 iPad Air 13″ M3 | ✅ Yes, limited on older models See more details below |
| iPad Pro (Originals) | iPad Pro 9.7″ iPad Pro 10.5″ | 🟠 Yes, but limited See more details below |
| iPad Pro 11″ | iPad Pro 11 1st gen iPad Pro 11 2nd gen iPad Pro 11 3rd gen iPad Pro 11 4th gen iPad Pro 11 M4 | ✅ Yes, limited on older models See more details below |
| iPad Pro 12.9″ | iPad Pro 12.9″ 1st gen iPad Pro 12.9″ 2nd gen iPad Pro 12.9″ 3rd gen iPad Pro 12.9″ 4th gen iPad Pro 12.9″ 5th gen iPad Pro 12.9″ 6th gen | ✅ Yes, limited on older models See more details below |
| iPad Pro 13″ | iPad Pro 13 M4 | ✅ Yes See more details below |
What iPads Will Work with Procreate Dreams?
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Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 4 up to 4K+
iPadOS version: iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil PRO
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 4 up to 4K+
iPadOS version: iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil PRO
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 4 up to 4K+
iPadOS version: iPadOS 17+ | iPadOS 18+
Compatible with Apple Pencil PRO
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 4 up to 4K+
iPadOS version: iPadOS 17+ | iPadOS 18+
Compatible with Apple Pencil PRO
8GB or 16GB RAM for high number of Procreate layers and Procreate Dreams tracks
M2 chip
Apple Pencil hover feature
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 4 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Get more details in my review of iPad Pro 12.9″ for Procreate and digital artists!
8GB or 16GB RAM for high number of Procreate layers
M2 chip
Apple Pencil hover feature
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 4 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
8GB RAM for high number of Procreate layers and Procreate Dreams tracks
Best value iPad for Procreate
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 2 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Bigger RAM equals more Procreate Dreams tracks
Best budget iPad for Procreate
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+ | iPadOS 18+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Great budget iPad for Procreate
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 100
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate layers
Great budget iPad for Procreate
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+ | iPadOS 18+
Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro
Small RAM equals less Procreate layers
Great budget iPad for Procreate
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Great budget iPad for Procreate
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 100
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Get more details in my review of the iPad 9th generation for Procreate and digital artists!
Small RAM and way too little storage
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate layers and Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Doesn't work with Apple Pencil so not recommended
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+
❌ Not compatible with Apple Pencil
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate layers
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Small RAM equals less Procreate layers
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 100
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: 🟠 Yes, but limited
Content Tracks: 50
Video Tracks: 1 up to 1080p
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
Small RAM equals less Procreate layers
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Small RAM equals less Procreate layers
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 100
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Small RAM equals less Procreate Dreams tracks
Get it refurbished with a discount
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 100
Video Tracks: 1 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 1
8GB or 16GB RAM for high number of Procreate layers and Procreate Dreams Tracks
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 2 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Get more details in my review of iPad Pro 12.9″ for Procreate and digital artists!
8GB or 16GB RAM for high number of Procreate layers
Compatible with Dreams: ✅ Yes
Content Tracks: 200
Video Tracks: 2 up to 4K
iPadOS version: iPadOS 16+ | iPadOS 17+
Compatible with Apple Pencil 2
Procreate Dreams Compatibility FAQs
In conclusion, while many iPad models are compatible with Procreate Dreams, you will find the best performance and the highest number of tracks and layers in the latest iPad Pro models and the iPad Air M3. The iPad Mini 7 also offers good performance in a more compact form.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend that you regularly check Procreate’s official website or documentation, because software capabilities can change with updates and new releases.
Have Fun!
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