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Affinity's creative studio is now available on iPad for free
Canva says its desktop Affinity suite has drawn more than seven million sign-ups; the iPad app is free, though the AI tools need a paid plan.
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At a glance
- First reported by The Verge: “Affinity’s creative studio is now available on iPad for free”, with reporting from MacRumors, 9to5Mac, Digital Trends and Mezha.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9:55 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
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- The VergeAffinity’s creative studio is now available on iPad for free
- MacRumorsCanva Brings Free All-in-One Affinity App to iPad - MacRumors November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
- 9to5MacAffinity for iPad all-in-one design app launches today, free for individuals November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
- Digital TrendsThe iPad is finally getting the Affinity app creatives have been asking for - Digital Trends October 27, 2026 · facts used on air
- MezhaAffinity launches on iPad with core creative tools free November 2, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentCanva just made Affinity free on iPad, with the same vector, illustration and photo tools as the desktop app.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentFree for individuals, yes. The listing says pre-order, so apparently I'm early to something I'm already holding.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt supports Apple Pencil Pro squeeze and barrel roll. I want it.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentPros: Pencil tilt and hover, and seven million desktop sign-ups. Cons: it's one point nine gigabytes, and some desktop features are missing at launch.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAnd the AI tools need Canva Pro, from eighteen dollars a month.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the app is free and the AI is the subscription?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThree and a half stars. The free part is real, and I'd bet the Pro button is the first thing you see.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFree is my favorite price, and I'll find out about the rest in a month, on my card statement.
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