Best Creative Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the creative category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Creative Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CreativeCreativeFree2.2★ (35)YesNoOct 2026
2Canva AI Photo & Video EditorCanva AI Photo & Video EditorFree4.9★ (3.6M)YesYesNov 2026
3Shuffles by PinterestShuffles by PinterestFree4.8★ (44K)NoNoNov 2026
4Creative's AppCreative's AppFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Gonecase: Creative PromptsGonecase: Creative PromptsFree5.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
6Lake: Coloring Book for AdultsLake: Coloring Book for AdultsFree4.6★ (82K)NoYesNov 2026
7Sketchbook®Sketchbook®Free4.8★ (221K)NoYesNov 2026
8NoomaLooma: Creative PromptsNoomaLooma: Creative PromptsFree4.7★ (35)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Creative

2.2😞(35 ratings)
FreeAds
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Enhance your product's audio performance and personalize sound settings. Manage audio configurations, change sound modes, and set up speakers. Some features may vary by product.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great sound quality
  • 🚀 Smooth app performance
  • 💡 Customizable EQ and settings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🔍 Poor device compatibility
  • 🤔 Confusing or missing features
Canva AI Photo & Video Editor#2

Canva AI Photo & Video Editor by Canva

Collage Maker, Resume Builder
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.9😐(3.6M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Photo & Video
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Create stunning graphics, photos, and videos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Design presentations, resumes, and social media content using thousands of templates and AI-powered features. Collaborate in real-time with others.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Lots of design templates
  • 👍 Great for non-designers
  • 🚀 Efficient for quick designs
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy mobile app experience
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • 🔒 Security concerns with leaked passwords
  • 💰 Overpriced for some features
Shuffles by Pinterest#3

Shuffles by Pinterest by Pinterest, Inc.

Unleash your creative energy
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😐(44K ratings)
Free
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Express your creativity by building animated collages and digital art from your phone. Use your own photos or a vast inspiration library to cut out objects, add animations, and share your unique moodboards and designs.

What We Love

  • 💖 Love this app
  • 🎨 Great for creativity
  • 🔗 Integrates well with Pinterest
  • 🤩 Awesome features
  • 🧠 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 🔍 Difficult to find/use specific features
  • 🔒 Login/access issues
  • 🚫 Certain functionality not working
  • 🔄 Frequent crashes

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FAQ about Creative

What are the best creative apps for iPhone?
Creative tops our creative apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.2-star average from 35 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top creative apps we rank are free to download, including Creative and Canva AI Photo & Video Editor.
Creative shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ creative apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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