Apps which we’re going to cover in this piece are some of the best design tools that the iPad has to offer. They all offer something unique while addressing certain design functions for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Since the introduction of the Apple Pencil in 2015, almost overnight the iPad went from being just a cool tablet to a designer powerhouse tool with many amazing apps to accommodate the newly introduced stylus, to follow.
Now, five years have passed and what we currently have are some really awesome, innovative, and uniquely designed apps that developers have had enough time to really work on, finding the best ways to utilize the combination of both generations of the Apple Pencil with the iPad.
The apps that we’re going to cover in this piece are some of the best design tools that the iPad has to offer.
They all offer something unique while addressing certain design functions for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
You’ll hopefully be able to discover something that can inspire you and/or perhaps having the possibility to be integrated into your already existing arsenal of tools. Also, don't forget to check the article that covers another set of graphic design software that you can use from your PC.
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Price: Free
Difficulty level: 6|10
Vectornator is a vector graphics design tool that will allow you to digitally create anything, depending on how far you’re willing to push your imagination.
This software is solid through-and-through when it comes to functionality and features, which resonates well with the fact that the more sophisticated designers can appreciate what this product has to offer.
Novice users can easily take up graphic design with Vectornator, due to its intuitive interface, access to tutorial videos, and a highly populated community and support, venturing into graphic design have never been easier.
Price: $19.99
Difficulty level: 8|10
Serif Labs' Affinity Designer is an app based on the original desktop version of the product and is no less powerful and feature-packed than what you’d get on your PC.
This product aims to capture and provide professional graphic designers with a tool with which they can create anything from illustrations to UI/UX designs and so on, all while taking advantage of everything the iPad has to offer.
Besides the ability to simply ‘draw’ with a stylus or with your finger, you’ll be able to use vector and raster functions along with advanced grids and guides to make your designs truly top-notch!
Price: $9.99
Difficulty level: 4|10
Procreate is a highly popular creativity app that is great for both professionals and beginners.
This app is packed with intuitive tools and has lots of unique features that turn your iPad together with the Apple pencil into a complete art studio.
You’ll have access to over 200 handcrafted brushes (pencils, inks, charcoals, etc.) that are also customizable, letting you fully control your brush game.
It shouldn’t take too much time digging around to truly realize the potential and the power of this great app.
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