Comparison

Affinity Designer 2 for iPad vs ArtistView2

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

ArtistView2

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ArtistView2 lets artists preview artwork in real space before creating it. Place sketches, paintings, tattoo flash, illustrations, signs, window artwork, and more onto real world surfaces using augmented reality on iPhone and iPad. Designed for artists, illustrators, tattoo artists, sign painters, muralists, and creators of all kinds, ArtistView2 helps visualize artwork directly on walls, floors, windows, mirrors, canvas, paper, easels, columns, and curved surfaces with accurate placement and scaling tools. Import artwork from your photo library or files and instantly preview designs in your environment. Whether you are planning a painting, testing tattoo flash, laying out a window design, or experimenting with artwork placement, ArtistView2 helps you see ideas before committing to the final piece. FEATURES Real Time AR Placement Place artwork directly into your environment using augmented reality. Move around the artwork naturally and preview designs from different angles and distances. Works on Multiple Surfaces Preview artwork on walls, floors, windows, mirrors, easels, canvas, paper, columns, curved surfaces, and more. Curved Surface Support Wrap artwork around curved surfaces like columns and rounded walls for more accurate previews. Import Your Own Artwork Use artwork from your photo library or import files directly into the app. Mirror Image Mode Quickly flip artwork horizontally for transfers, tracing, and layout adjustments. Opacity Controls Adjust artwork transparency to line up designs and compare placement against real surfaces. Scaling and Positioning Resize and reposition artwork in real space with intuitive controls designed for artists. Overlap Mode Toggle overlap settings to better visualize how artwork interacts with the surrounding environment. Designed for Creative Workflows ArtistView2 is useful for tattoo flash planning, sign painting, canvas layout, illustration previews, mural concepts, storefront artwork, and creative experimentation. Built for Artists ArtistView2 was created by a working artist with real world experience in painting, murals, layout, and design visualization. SUPPORTED DEVICES ArtistView2 works on compatible iPhone and iPad devices that support ARKit. SUBSCRIPTION ArtistView2 includes a free trial followed by an auto renewing subscription. Subscription pricing may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Affinity Designer 2 for iPad at 15.0 against ArtistView2's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ArtistView2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad versus ArtistView2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAffinity Designer 2 for iPadArtistView2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerif (Europe) Ltd.PAUL VITALE

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

ArtistView2

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
1 purchases

ArtistView2

Subscriptions1
  • ArtistView2 Yearly Access3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Affinity Designer 2 for iPad free?
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtistView2 free?
ArtistView2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Affinity Designer 2 for iPad or ArtistView2 have ads?
Neither Affinity Designer 2 for iPad nor ArtistView2 shows ads.

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