# Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad vs Poster Patchwork

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Poster Patchwork at 100% against Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad's 47%. Poster Patchwork also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (581 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Poster Patchwork asks for nothing beyond the download.

Poster Patchwork holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad has 581 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Poster Patchwork's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad | Poster Patchwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affinity-publisher-2-for-ipad/id1606942224/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-patchwork/id6502560042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **581** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serif (Europe) Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/536107177) | [Jeremy Potter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741612066) |

## What reviewers say

### Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affinity-publisher-2-for-ipad/id1606942224)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Publisher 2 for iPad License | Free | one-time |
| Affinity Collection for iPad | $36.99 | one-time |
| Affinity V2 Universal License | $164.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful, desktop-level design
- 👍 Seamless integration with other Affinity apps
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive on iPad
- 💡 Universal license for all platforms
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Stability and reliability issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with external keyboards
- 🐛 Glitches with linked images and text
- 🐛 Lack of precision and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Poster Patchwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-patchwork/id6502560042)

This tool helps you arrange multiple images to create a custom poster. It calculates the size and position of each image, allowing you to print, cut, and assemble your unique design.

**Highlights:** Image arrangement for posters, Size and position calculation, Printable image output, Custom poster creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad free?

Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Poster Patchwork free?

Poster Patchwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad or Poster Patchwork?

Poster Patchwork is rated higher. Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 581 ratings, while Poster Patchwork averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad or Poster Patchwork have ads?

Neither Affinity Publisher 2 for iPad nor Poster Patchwork shows ads.

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