Comparison

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad vs Dudel Draw

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

Head to head
About

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

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.

Highlights
  • Vector Warp
  • Shape Builder Tool
  • Knife Tool
  • Drawing scale
  • Vector Flood Fill
  • Switch between vector and raster workspaces
  • Sophisticated typography
Features
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Affinity Designer 2 for iPad takes the power and precision of the Apple Design Award-winning desktop app and converts it into an incredible touch-focused creative experience. Packed with tons of new features and hundreds of enhancements to optimize your workflow, the graphic design app has everything you need to seamlessly create stunning illustrations, branding, logos, icons, UI/UX designs, print projects, typography, posters, labels, flyers, stickers, concept art, digital art, and much more – all completely free from the confines of your desk. OPTIMIZED FOR IPAD • Fully integrated and optimized iPad gesture controls to speed up your workflow • iOS16 ready, including optimization for virtual memory swap, dramatically increasing performance on large documents. • Sensitive to pressure, tilt, and angle, the app harnesses the full power and precision of Apple Pencil • Command controller hosting on-screen modifiers • Quick Menu for context-sensitive access to commands • Use as your very own digital sketchbook, canvas, logo maker, sticker maker, flyer maker, and more POWERFUL TOOLS & FUNCTIONALITY • Vector Warp • Shape Builder Tool • Knife Tool • DXF/DWF import • Measure & Area tools • Drawing scale – including ability for different scales set per artboard • X-ray, hide effects, and greyscale view modes • Multiple shadow, outline, and overlay layer effects per object • Powerful grids and guides • Transform Tool • Vector Flood Fill • Spiral Tool REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE • Pan and zoom at 120fps • Live gradients, transforms, effects, and adjustments • Optimized for documents of any complexity, zoom to over 1,000,000% for absolute precision • Live pixel, retina, wireframe, and x-ray views of vector artwork in and out of split screen mode • Live Pattern Preview • Seamless switching between tools and editing modes for frustration-free design • Incredibly accurate results with minimal nodes PRECISE VECTOR TOOLS • Rock solid vector tools that work just the way you want them to • The best Pen Tool, Node Tool, curve editing, and smart shape tools available • Powerful Contour Tool to create abstract objects or increase the width of single open curves • Pencil and brush stabilization for drawing super-smooth curves freehand • Non-destructive Boolean operations • Live effects, blend modes, and image adjustments • Incredibly smooth gradient and transparency controls RASTER OR VECTOR, YOU DECIDE • Switch between fully-featured vector and raster workspaces with a single tap – paint, draw, or sketch in raster and then create cool, custom vector art • High quality raster tools for painting, texturing, masking, finishing artwork, or even creating tattoo designs • Use raster brushes, edit single pixels on icons, mask and add grain to your crisp vectors, enclose and clip pixel layers – it’s true creative freedom not found in other software or drawing apps SOPHISTICATED TYPOGRAPHY • Flexible text handling including comprehensive support for OpenType • Artistic text and text frames • Full control over character and paragraph styles • Flow text and type along any drawn path • Extensive library of free fonts BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Unlimited artboards • Savable history with alternate futures • Customizable shortcuts with attached keyboard or new quick menu • Adobe Illustrator ® (Ai files), PSD, PDF, EPS, SVG, JPG, JPEG XL, TIFF, EXR, DXF, and DWG file support • Linked symbols and constraints • Save documents as template files to re-use time and time again • Quickly access royalty free images through the Stock Panel or import files from Affinity Photo or other photo editor • Select Same and Select Object functions PERFECT COLOR & OUTPUT • Professional CMYK, LAB, RGB, PANTONE© and Greyscale color models • Full 16-bit per channel editing • End-to-end ICC color management • Slice export for exporting multiple elements in a single tap • Live pixel preview to see exactly how your design will export

About

Dudel Draw

This app provides a daily unique shape to inspire your drawings. Transform basic forms into art by sketching directly on them, and explore creations from other users. It's designed to spark creativity for artists of all levels.

Highlights
  • Daily curated shapes
  • Random shape mode
  • Draw and sketch directly
  • Flip and rotate shapes
  • Share artwork with friends
  • Explore other artists' creations
Features
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Apple Design Award Finalist for Fun & Delight 2024 Every day, you get a shape. What your brain sees is entirely up to you. Maybe it becomes a cat. Maybe it becomes a spaceship. Maybe it becomes something unique to you. That's the whole point. Dudel Draw is a daily drawing challenge for people who love to doodle, want to get back into drawing, or just need a little creative spark in their day. No pressure, no rules; just you, a shape, and a few minutes of pure fun. Flip it. Rotate it. Zoom in. Draw. Then download your art and share it with friends to see who has the most creative mind in the group! Privacy Policy: https://www.sillylittleapps.com/dudel-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.sillylittleapps.com/dudel-terms-of-service

Screenshots

Dudel Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dudel Draw at none against Affinity Designer 2 for iPad's 4. Dudel Draw also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 52%). Affinity Designer 2 for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 568) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dudel Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Affinity Designer 2 for iPad against 4.8 for Dudel Draw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Affinity Designer 2 for iPad has 4.8K ratings behind it against 568, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad's written reviews are positive against 86% of Dudel Draw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, Dudel Draw every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad versus Dudel Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAffinity Designer 2 for iPadDudel Draw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.8K ratings)4.8 (568 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews86.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.8K — better568
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerif (Europe) Ltd.Silly Little Apps LLC

Customer experience

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

All ratings3,049 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews393 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral14.5%
Negative33.8%

Dudel Draw

All ratings563 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative4.3%

User reviews

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Dudel Draw

From 568 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and creative
  • 👍 Simplicity and ease of use
  • 💡 Sparks creativity and inspiration
  • 🤩 Enjoyable for all ages
  • 🎨 Helpful for artists and non-artists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lack of eraser tool
  • 🐛 Undo button not always reliable
  • 🐛 Drawing gets lost when navigating away
  • 🔧 Limited drawing features (no zoom, rotation, etc.)

Bugs and requests

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when switching between vector and pixel layers
  • Exported files not retaining expected quality or format
  • Grid spacing and snapping issues
  • Disappearing or unresponsive UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Vector trace tool
  • Better layer management and organization
  • Improved Apple Pencil support and pressure sensitivity
  • Ability to rename documents on creation
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts and UI

Dudel Draw

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Tapping on shape doesn't produce dots
  • Navigating away from drawing screen causes loss of work

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add eraser tool
  • Implement palm rejection
  • Allow for 90-degree rotation
  • Add ability to save and share drawings
  • Expand shape library and options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

One-time4
  • Free 7-Day TrialFree
  • Designer 2 for iPad LicenseFree
  • Affinity Collection for iPad$36.99
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  • Affinity V2 Universal License$164.99
None

Dudel Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Affinity Designer 2 for iPad free?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dudel Draw free?
Dudel Draw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or Dudel Draw?
Dudel Draw is rated higher. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Dudel Draw averages 4.8 from 568 ratings.
Do Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or Dudel Draw have ads?
Neither Affinity Designer 2 for iPad nor Dudel Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or Dudel Draw?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dudel Draw every 5 weeks. Most recently, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dudel Draw on October 25, 2026.

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