Comparison

Graph Editor vs Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Graph Editor

Create and edit complex graph structures visually. This tool simplifies the process of drawing networks with nodes and edges, offering customization options for appearance and layout. Export your diagrams in multiple popular formats.

Highlights
  • Visual graph creation
  • Directed and undirected graphs
  • Automatic layout using dot
  • Node and edge customization
  • Subgraph grouping
  • Export to PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG
Features
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A graph (a mathematical concept) is used to describe the intricate relationships between various things in reality. Nodes represent an object, and edges represent connections between objects. Graph Editor provides a visual way to create and edit Graph based on the open source software Graphviz. Graphviz is a visual graphics tool open sourced by AT&T Research and Lucent Bell Labs, which can be easily used to draw structured graph networks and supports output in multiple formats. Graph Editor supports creating directed and undirected graphs, using dot layout. Usually Graphviz uses scripts as input, and Graph Editor can create complex and beautiful graph structures just by clicking on the screen, which is completely automaticly. You can set the color, width, and line style of nodes and edges, and you can also group some nodes into a subgraph. Graph Editor performs various operations on Graph directly in memory, and users do not have to worry about the calculation time of complex graphs. Graph Editor supports exporting the created Graph to PNG, JPG, PDF, and SVG files, and will support more export types in the future. #More graph concepts In mathematics, a graph is a structure described by a set of objects, some pairs of which are "related" in some sense. These objects correspond to mathematical abstractions called vertices (also called nodes or points), and each related pair of vertices is called an edge (also called a link or line). Typically, graphs are graphically depicted as a set of points or rings of vertices, connected by lines or curves of edges. Graph is one of the research objects of discrete mathematics. Privacy Policy: https://askrsw.github.io/#/grapheditorpolicyen Terms of Use: https://askrsw.github.io/#/grapheditoruserusageen

About

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Create professional documents like books, brochures, and magazines on your iPad. This powerful app offers advanced layout, typography, and image editing tools optimized for touch and Apple Pencil. Seamlessly manage files and export in various professional formats.

Highlights
  • Optimized iPad gesture controls
  • Professional layout tools
  • Advanced typography controls
  • Image and graphics editing
  • Productivity features
  • Import/export options
  • Professional output formats
Features
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Work wherever and whenever you want without compromise, with Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad, the on-the-go version of our award-winning desktop publishing software. This equally powerful page layout and design app has everything you need to create books, brochures, posters, reports, letters, portfolios, magazine layouts, book covers, ebooks, and so much more. OPTIMIZED FOR IPAD • Fully integrated and optimized iPad gesture controls to speed up your workflow • Command controller hosting on-screen modifiers • Quick Menu for context-sensitive access to commands • Context bar for all tools • Sliders for various attributes • Zoom to fit/zoom to previous, snapping, and preview mode options • Metal accelerated to achieve blazing-fast performance, even when editing large images • Sensitive to pressure, tilt, and angle, the app harnesses the full power and precision of Apple Pencil • Full iCloud drive integration allows for seamless file management, storage, and sharing • External display support with separate configuration options PROFESSIONAL LAYOUT TOOLS • Facing page spreads • Live master pages • Advanced guides, grids, and snapping • Tables and custom table formats • Wrap text around any object or image • Create text frames of any shape • Link multiple text frames together across your document • Footnotes, sidenotes, and endnotes ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY • Full control over character and paragraph styles • Comprehensive OpenType support • Write text along any path • Advanced flow options and hyphenation PERFECT IMAGES & GRAPHICS • Link or embed images in your document • Place PSD, AI, PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, DWG, or Affinity files • Correct and enhance images with non-destructive adjustment layers • Precision engineered pen and node tools for creating vector curves and shapes • Boolean operations to add, subtract, combine, and divide shapes BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY • Section manager to organize your documents • Savable undo history with alternate futures • Smart master pages • Automatically generate indexes and table of contents • Manage and create anchors • Save documents as template files to re-use time and time again • Collate your document alongside all used image and font resources into a folder using the Package feature • PDF passthrough • Autoflow of multiple images and multi-page PDFs • Running headers • Cross-references ADVANCED OPTIONS FOR PLACING CONTENT & IMPORT/EXPORT • IDML & XLSX import • Import/export from Adobe InDesign ® and other programs • Layer visibility override for placed linked files (PDF/DWG/DXF/PSD and Affinity files) • Place linked web images using URLs • Dropbox API integration to retain placed resource linkage across multiple devices • AutoCAD DWG/DXF import, place, and edit (maintaining layer structure and scaling) PROFESSIONAL OUTPUT • End-to-end CMYK, PANTONE© and spot color • Live preflight checking • PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4 output for professional printed works FULL INTEGRATION WITH OTHER AFFINITY APPS • Instantly switch to the advanced photo editing features of Affinity Photo and precise vector tools of Affinity Designer without leaving Affinity Publisher with StudioLink • The most fluid workflow ever conceived in a creative suite of applications

Screenshots

Graph Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad at 4.6 against Graph Editor's 2.8. Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (581 vs 4). Graph Editor's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 47%) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Graph Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad has 581 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Graph Editor's written reviews are positive against 47% of Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graph Editor ships an update every 10 months, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Graph Editor versus Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraph EditorAffinity Publisher 2 for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.6 (581 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4581 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJinan Matrix Information Technology Co., Ltd.Serif (Europe) Ltd.

Customer experience

Graph Editor

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

All ratings554 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral13.4%
Negative39.8%

Bugs and requests

Graph Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashing when working with large files
  • Corrupted layers and lost work
  • Printing issues and scaling problems
  • Inconsistent behavior with text formatting and layout
  • Laggy performance and freezes when scrolling through font lists

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for right-to-left text (Arabic, Persian, etc.)
  • More templates and pre-designed layouts
  • Improved file management and renaming capabilities
  • Better support for large, complex documents
  • Enhanced keyboard shortcuts and power user features

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Graph Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Graph Editor Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Graph Editor Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
4 purchases

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

One-time4
  • Free 7-Day TrialFree
  • Publisher 2 for iPad LicenseFree
  • Affinity Collection for iPad$36.99
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  • Affinity V2 Universal License$164.99

Questions

Is Graph Editor free?
Graph Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad free?
Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Graph Editor or Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad?
Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad is rated higher. Graph Editor averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad averages 4.6 from 581 ratings.
Do Graph Editor or Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad have ads?
Neither Graph Editor nor Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graph Editor or Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad?
Graph Editor ships an update every 10 months, and Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad every 6 weeks. Most recently, Graph Editor was updated on October 2, 2026 and Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad on October 18, 2026.

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