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Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Vector graphics & illustration

4.8K ratings
393 reviews
📊 Productivity
🎨 Graphics & Design
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
November 9, 2022
Updated
September 23, 2025

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Developer

Serif (Europe) Ltd.
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About

Create stunning illustrations, branding, logos, UI/UX designs, and more with a powerful touch-focused vector graphics app. Optimized for iPad and Apple Pencil, it offers real-time performance and precise tools for both vector and raster workflows.

✓Vector Warp
✓Shape Builder Tool
✓Knife Tool
✓Drawing scale
✓Vector Flood Fill
✓Switch between vector and raster workspaces
✓Sophisticated typography
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What users say about Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Reviews of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad are mixed: the Graphics & Design app is rated 4.7/5 from 4.8K App Store ratings. What users like most: powerful vector tools, excellent for digital art and illustration. Top complaints: frequent crashes and stability issues, cluttered and unintuitive UI in some areas. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Powerful vector tools
  • 🎨Excellent for digital art and illustration
  • 💰Great value for the price
  • 👍Intuitive and streamlined UI
  • 🔄Seamless integration between iPad and desktop versions
  • 🌟Impressive feature set for an iPad app

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍Cluttered and unintuitive UI in some areas
  • 🖌️Lacking advanced brush and pencil features
  • 💾Unreliable saving and file management
  • 🔀Confusing transition from Affinity Designer v1
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What's New in Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

2.6.4

September 23, 2025

- Bug fixes and stability improvements. More info in the 'News and Information' section of the Support Forums, access forums via the Help menu.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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Free 7-Day Trial

7-day trial of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Unbelievably powerful

Photoshop? More like photoCHOPPED. Affinity Suite rules Adobe drools. ‘Nuff said.
DDreadp1r4te

Account required

“No subscription”… Open app must sign-in or create an account!
DDr.Linny

Doesn’t open af files from Google drive

Not great.
Nnite1365

Top Choice Overall

The best choice for designers. Incorporates everything great about Adobe Designer and Procreate. All in one. Would be nice if Affinity would release the updated version for iPad.
AAkaMattyIce

Ridiculous Interface

horrible app to learn. horrible. there is no support on line nor in written form. Im a whiz at AI and can't get it to give me solid info because none exists. if I didn't need this for a class I would absolutely not use it. ick
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes when switching between vector and pixel layers

Bug

Exported files not retaining expected quality or format

Bug

Grid spacing and snapping issues

Bug

Disappearing or unresponsive UI elements

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Vector trace tool

Feature

Better layer management and organization

Feature

Improved Apple Pencil support and pressure sensitivity

Feature

Ability to rename documents on creation

Feature

Customizable keyboard shortcuts and UI

Feature

FAQ

What can I create with Affinity Designer 2 for iPad?

You can create a wide range of projects including stunning illustrations, branding, logos, icons, UI/UX designs, print projects, typography, posters, labels, flyers, stickers, concept art, and digital art. The app supports both vector and raster workflows, offering immense creative freedom.

Is Affinity Designer 2 for iPad free to use?

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is a paid application. It offers a one-time purchase model, providing full access to its powerful features without ongoing subscription fees.

What are the key features of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad?

Key features include a powerful Pen Tool, Node Tool, Shape Builder Tool, Vector Warp, Knife Tool, and drawing scale functionality. It also offers real-time performance with 120fps panning and zooming, live effects, and the ability to switch between vector and raster workspaces seamlessly.

What are the system requirements for Affinity Designer 2 for iPad?

The app is optimized for iPad and is iOS16 ready, including support for virtual memory swap for improved performance on large documents. It is highly sensitive to pressure, tilt, and angle, making it ideal for use with Apple Pencil.

Can I use both vector and raster tools in the same project?

Yes, you can switch between fully-featured vector and raster workspaces with a single tap. This allows you to paint, draw, or sketch in raster and then create custom vector art, or vice versa, offering true creative freedom.