FireAlpaca SE

About

FireAlpaca SE is a paid paint software for Windows and Mac, offering a faster and more stable experience than the free version. It includes exclusive features such as a liquify tool, layer mask, special brushes, and a dark interface option, as well as unique features from the free version like timelapse and brush script functions. With no advertisements, subscriptions, or automatic updates, FireAlpaca SE is a one-time purchase for artists of all skill levels.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 413 reviews

monetization10 negative mentions

FireAlpaca SE offers a user-friendly interface and is easy to learn, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced artists.
The addition of dark mode and automatic updates enhances the user experience, reducing eye strain and ensuring the software is always up to date.
The program includes a variety of brushes and tools, such as the liquify tool and onion skinning for animations, which improve the overall functionality compared to the free version.

Many users feel that the price is too high for the limited additional features compared to the free version, leading to the suggestion that it may not be worth the investment.
There are reports of stability issues, including crashes and problems with tablet compatibility, which can hinder the drawing experience.
Some users have expressed frustration with the lack of significant new features and customization options, making the upgrade feel less impactful.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the software are described as clean and user-friendly, making it an excellent choice for beginners. While it offers a decent range of tools and brushes, users note a limited selection of creative brushes, which may restrict certain artistic styles. Overall, it is praised for its ease of use and functionality, particularly for those interested in cartoonish or manga art.
- “Cut and dry, easy to use, clean aesthetic.”
- “You can make customized brushes as well as using a decent amount of filters in order to create your artwork.”
- “Between making little graphics or full paintings, this program has all the tools you need, great brushes from the free brush store, a bucket tool with an expand, filters, a fun gradient tool, shape tools, fun effects.”
- “Compared to other commercially available graphics tools, this may be somewhat lacking, but FireAlpaca can be a good enough friend for you to start your own painting.”
- “This graphical editor software focuses on making it easier for non-skilled users to access and use, rather than to increase functionality.”
- “I will admit that there's not many brush options or creative brushes made by others to use, so it's unlikely to get that jelly art style or some certain art style painting styles.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for this software includes a paid version priced at $40, which offers benefits such as an ad-free experience, improved performance, automatic updates, and a darker UI. While users appreciate the lack of ads and the convenience of updates, many feel the price is steep given the minimal differences from the free version, which also includes ads. Overall, the paid version is recommended for those who prioritize a distraction-free environment for digital art.
- “The brushes on this version feel much nicer and are easier to customize in my opinion, and the UI is overall much cleaner looking, plus no ads!”
- “The paid version of Fire Alpaca is really awesome; the best part is that you don't have to manually update (which is delete it and then reinstall it, that's what you do with the free version), and there's no ads.”
- “That said, I definitely recommend it for anyone who does digital art!”
- “After all, the only features exclusive to it are a darker UI and no advertisements upon startup; that's it.”
- “A free version with ads is also available, and there's little difference in functionality from the free edition and the Steam edition.”
- “Just like the descriptions on the store page, FireAlpaca SE is only FireAlpaca freeware with a built-in brush editor (using Lua) and without ads.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the program is highly praised, with users noting its smooth performance, improved brushes, and user-friendly tools. While the paid version offers enhancements like ad removal and automatic updates, some feel the $40 price tag is steep given the limited differences from the free version. Overall, it is recommended for digital art enthusiasts, especially beginners.
- “The tools are nice and visible with the white interface, and the program runs smoothly.”
- “Simple and optimized, continuously updated with no hassle.”
- “The $40 USD price tag is a little steep considering how few differences there are between this one and the free version (which are no ads, improved performance, automatic updates, and dark mode). That said, I definitely recommend it for anyone who does digital art!”
- “Specifically, FireAlpaca is a graphical editor app optimized for beginners.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the software exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches or issues encountered, unlike other programs such as Medibang or Krita. There are also no threads or troubleshooting information available online, indicating a lack of widespread problems with the current version.
- “No glitches like MediBang or Krita.”
- “No glitches, nothing.”
- “Zero threads or troubleshooting info online for the SE version.”