GoKawiilCanva launches unified Affinity design app for iPad, free for individuals
Canva released Affinity for iPad, a single touch-optimized app combining vector, photo, and layout editing tools previously split across separate Affinity apps on desktop. The app is free for individual users, mirroring the desktop version that Canva says has surpassed seven million sign-ups since its launch a year ago.
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Bringing a unified, professional-grade creative suite to iPad could strengthen Affinity's position as a free alternative to subscription-based tools like Adobe's, particularly for artists working with Apple Pencil. Canva's push to extend the all-in-one model across platforms suggests the company sees iPad as central to capturing creatives who want desktop-level power in a touch-first workflow.
- Affinity for iPad unifies sketch, vector, photo, and layout tools in one app, replacing separate desktop-only apps.
- The app is free for individual users, matching the desktop version's pricing model.
- Canva says the desktop Affinity app has exceeded seven million sign-ups in its first year.
Apple Pencil Pro — Affinity for iPad is built specifically around Apple Pencil's precision, making it the perfect companion for sketching, vector work, and photo editing on the go. With squeeze gestures and haptic feedback, the Pencil Pro lets you fluidly switch tools without breaking creative flow, which pairs perfectly with Affinity's unified design workspace.
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