Zen Brush

Enjoy the zen feeling of using a realistic ink brush to write and to paint.

PSOFT MOBILE · jp.co.psoft.zenbrushfree

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 500K+ downloads v1.36_GP 11.4 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.36_GP (355)
Updated: Sep 4, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 11.4 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 1.0+
Listed since: Mar 28, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 11
Website: psoftmobile.net
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Zen Brush is an app by PSOFT MOBILE, listed since at least March 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.31_GP, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 7.0. It asks for 11 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 1.35_GP, it adds 1 new permission: “Read basic phone state”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.36_GP

*This update requires Android 7.0 or newer. - Updated Google libraries used by the app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

*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.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v1.31_GP. Since v1.36_GP it requires Android 7.0+.

v1.36_GP LATEST Sep 4, 2026 11.4 MB TRUSTED v1.35_GP Apr 11, 2026 11.6 MB TRUSTED v1.34_GP May 26, 2025 11.7 MB TRUSTED v1.33_GP Aug 21, 2024 10.9 MB TRUSTED v1.31_GP May 20, 2024 11.3 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 4, 2026.
Certificate issued to “PSOFT MOBILE” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 4, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 4, 2026
Signed byCN=Nicolas Morin, O=PSOFT MOBILE, L=Sendai, ST=Miyagi, C=JP
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6D:A8:89:7B:02:43:4A:65:F9:64:95:D1:EF:E0:22:64:72:9F:8F:F0
File MD5ee5d81562f917ef1227a0b0eb21e49cd
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

Zen Brush requests 11 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) jp.co.psoft.zenbrushfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Zen Brush APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Zen Brush for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 1.35_GP is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 1.35_GP · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Zen Brush free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Zen Brush APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ee5d81562f917ef1227a0b0eb21e49cd.