Affinity Designer 2 for iPad vs INKPOTTER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Vector Warp
- Shape Builder Tool
- Knife Tool
- Drawing scale
- Vector Flood Fill
- Switch between vector and raster workspaces
- Sophisticated typography
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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
INKPOTTER
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Share more than a finished drawing. Share the moment it takes shape. INKPOTTER lets you create handwritten messages and drawings on iPhone and iPad, then share them as stroke-by-stroke replays. A quick note, a daily sketch, or a little story becomes a piece someone can watch unfold. MAKE THE PAGE YOUR OWN Choose square, portrait, or landscape paper. Customize paper colors, line colors, and backgrounds, then write or draw with your finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad. Use the pen, eraser, undo, and redo to shape your ideas. WATCH YOUR WORK COME TO LIFE Replay your creation in the order you drew it. Let others enjoy the lines appearing, one after another, as well as the finished piece. SHARE WITH A LINK Save a piece online to create a shareable link. Anyone with the link can view it in a web browser. ADD A HANDWRITTEN REPLY Respond to a shared piece with words or a drawing of your own. Replies are created on a separate sheet, leaving the original artwork unchanged. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Drafts save automatically on your device. Return to them from History, or duplicate a saved piece to start a new version. Saving work online and sending replies require Sign in with Apple and an internet connection. Shared pieces can be viewed on the web through their links. The app contains advertising. Learn more at https://inkpotter.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: INKPOTTER at none against Affinity Designer 2 for iPad's 1. INKPOTTER also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). Affinity Designer 2 for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Affinity Designer 2 for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. INKPOTTER asks for nothing beyond the download.
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad ships an update every 6 weeks, INKPOTTER every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Affinity Designer 2 for iPad | INKPOTTER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serif (Europe) Ltd. | Keisuke Uemura |
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
INKPOTTER
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Affinity Designer 2 for iPad
- Designer 2 for iPad LicenseFree
INKPOTTER
No in-app purchases







