Comparison

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad vs Flowchart Designer 5

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

Flowchart Designer 5

Create professional diagrams like flowcharts, mind maps, and floor plans with ease. This app offers a rich shape library, smart layout tools, and multiple diagram types. Syncs across Mac, iPad, and iPhone for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Rich shape library
  • Multiple diagram types
  • Smart layout
  • Built-in styles and themes
  • Cross-device support with iCloud sync
  • Flexible editing tools
  • Export as JPEG
Features
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Flowchart Designer 5 is a powerful diagram application designed specifically for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, helping users effortlessly create diagrams, including flowcharts, mind maps, floor plans, and more. ​Main Features (iOS Version)​​ - ​Rich Shape Library: Preloaded with a wide range of commonly used graphic templates—simply drag and drop to use. ​- Multiple Diagram Types: Supports flowcharts, organizational charts, data flow diagrams, event flow diagrams, mind maps, UML diagrams, floor plans, project timelines, and more. - ​Smart Layout: Automatic alignment and optimized connectors to enhance diagramming efficiency. - ​Built-in Styles & 24 Preset Themes: Quickly beautify your diagrams. ​- Cross-Device Support: Compatible with Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with iCloud synchronization. ​- Flexible Editing: Infinite canvas, multi-page management, and shape grouping/ungrouping. ​- Export & Compatibility: iOS version supports exporting as JPEG images and importing Flowchart Designer 3 documents. ​Note: The Mac version offers additional features. Ideal for project management, software development, business analysis, academic writing, travel planning, space layout, UI/UX design, and more—making your diagrams clearer and more intuitive. ​Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flowchart Designer 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Affinity Designer 2 for iPad at 4.7 against Flowchart Designer 5's 3.8. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 23%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 5). Flowchart Designer 5's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Flowchart Designer 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Affinity Designer 2 for iPad has 3.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Affinity Designer 2 for iPad's written reviews are positive against 23% of Flowchart Designer 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, Flowchart Designer 5 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad versus Flowchart Designer 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAffinity Designer 2 for iPadFlowchart Designer 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerif (Europe) Ltd.光建 张

Customer experience

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad

All ratings3,049 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative33.6%

Flowchart Designer 5

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative60.0%

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

Flowchart Designer 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Flowchart Designer 5

Subscriptions1
  • AI Assistant Pro$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Standard Edition$9.99

Questions

Is Affinity Designer 2 for iPad free?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flowchart Designer 5 free?
Flowchart Designer 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or Flowchart Designer 5?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is rated higher. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Flowchart Designer 5 averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or Flowchart Designer 5 have ads?
Neither Affinity Designer 2 for iPad nor Flowchart Designer 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or Flowchart Designer 5?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flowchart Designer 5 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flowchart Designer 5 on September 18, 2026.

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