Canva has released “Affinity for iPad,” a free, all-in-one design app that brings Affinity’s creative tools to Apple’s tablet. The release follows Canva’s earlier relaunch of Affinity on Mac and Windows into a single combined app, and it addresses a prior mismatch where people could not easily update across platforms.
Across outlets, the focus is on what the iPad version includes and how it is adapted for touch and Apple Pencil. MacRumors and 9to5Mac describe an interface built for iPad that combines sketching, vector graphics, photo editing, and page layout, with users able to move between multiple studios while working in the same .af file. MacRumors adds more detail about Sketch Studio capabilities (including Sketch to Shapes), RAW and non-destructive photo tools, and iPad-specific stylus controls. The Verge and PetaPixel emphasise that the app is free and targets digital creatives and illustrators.
Several sources also note access conditions and limits: core tools are free for individuals but may require a Canva account, while AI features appear to be reserved for a premium plan. Coverage is broadly consistent on the app’s purpose and platform availability, with differences mainly in depth of feature descriptions and how they frame the “free” aspect (promise of “same pro-level power” versus broader creative appeal).
