Comparison

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad vs EasyLogo

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

EasyLogo

Design professional logos, icons, and visual assets quickly and easily. This tool offers an intuitive grid-based interface for precise creation, allowing anyone to craft unique visuals in minutes without prior design experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive grid design
  • Drag-and-draw functionality
  • Quick professional results
  • Customizable features
  • High-resolution saving
Features
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EasyLogo: Simple Logo Maker & Design Tool Unleash your creativity and design stunning logos, icons, and assets with EasyLogo, the easiest and fastest way to create professional designs. Whether you’re a small business owner, content creator, or simply need a quick design, EasyLogo gives you the tools to craft beautiful visuals in no time. Why EasyLogo? - Intuitive Grid Design: Use the grid-based interface to drag and draw lines or circles with precision and ease. - Quick & Professional Results: Create high-quality logos in minutes, no graphic design experience required. - Customizable Features: Add personal touches to make your design truly unique. - Perfect for Everyone: Ideal for small business branding, social media icons, and personal projects. Key Features: - Drag-and-draw functionality for effortless design. - Predefined grids for precision and symmetry. - Save your creations in high-resolution formats. - User-friendly interface designed for speed and simplicity. Who is EasyLogo for? - Small business owners creating logos and branding. - Content creators needing custom icons or assets. - Anyone looking to create professional designs quickly. Join thousands of users who are transforming their ideas into sleek designs with EasyLogo! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Affinity Designer 2 for iPad at Free against EasyLogo's $4.99. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). EasyLogo's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On rating, 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

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is free to download; EasyLogo costs $4.99 up front. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and EasyLogo sells 3 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Affinity Designer 2 for iPad against 4.6 for EasyLogo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Affinity Designer 2 for iPad has 4.8K ratings behind it against 16, 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 91% of EasyLogo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, EasyLogo every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad versus EasyLogo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAffinity Designer 2 for iPadEasyLogo
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (4.8K ratings) — better4.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.8K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerif (Europe) Ltd.Haplo, 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%

EasyLogo

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
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

EasyLogo

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive design
  • 🚀 Quick logo creation
  • 👍 Helpful guidance with grid
  • 🚀 Time-saving

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and lags when drawing
  • 🔧 Needs more customization options

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

EasyLogo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty with line drawing
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for rectangular grids
  • More advanced editing tools

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
3 purchases

EasyLogo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Affinity Designer 2 for iPad free?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyLogo free?
EasyLogo costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or EasyLogo?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is rated higher. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while EasyLogo averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or EasyLogo have ads?
Neither Affinity Designer 2 for iPad nor EasyLogo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or EasyLogo?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and EasyLogo every 5 days. Most recently, Affinity Designer 2 for iPad was updated on October 30, 2026 and EasyLogo on October 30, 2026.

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