Best Graphics Design Apps for iPhone and iPad
We are prioritizing the apps that offer rich template support, drag and drop editor, and dozens of customization options.
1. Canva
No surprises here. Canva is the industry standard in the graphic design space. This multi-billion Australian startup has single-handedly dethroned the competition with thousands of templates, premium fonts, dozens of elements, and a thoughtful UI. The design creation is as simple as it can get. Simply choose a template and start editing every element including text, background, colour, and more. You can change font size, color, format, play with spacing, and even group/ungroup parts of the design. Pros
Ready-to-go social media postersThe ability to create logosAnimated design Thousands of premium templatesFlawless sharing with the ability to create a teamGood enough options in the free version
Cons
Slow saving times. Sometimes it takes a long time to save a created designExpensive
Price Free to download with $12.99 per month for the Pro version Get Canva
2. Adobe Spark Post
Adobe Spark Post is Adobe’s answer to Canva’s growing popularity. And I have to say, Adobe has done a decent job with the overall template collection and features. I don’t like how Adobe has a horizontal scrolling UI at the top to go through Lifestyle, Business, School, Collage, Travel, Food, and more sections. Canva does a better job with the default home UI. As for editing, you can change font color, size, add effects, and even play with the opacity. The overall editing UI is thoughtfully designed and it’s suitable for a small screen so you can create graphic designs even on iPhone. Pros
Excellent editing UI The ability to brandify any graphic designIntegration with Adobe Stock and Lightroom Remove background feature
Cons
UI can be improvedThe templates section is small compared to Canva Random crashes during our testing
Price Free to download with the ability to buy premium templates. Get Adobe Spark Post
3. Desygner
Desygner has the best UI among all the graphic design apps for iPhone and iPad. Yes, there I said it. The template collection is neatly divided into a bunch of social categories and template types. One can also filter out the template selection and create their own formats. I loved the calendar add-on. You can see exactly when you created the content from the My Posts tab. My Assets is a universal place to access the Brand kit, Smart text, Images, and other Elements. Desygner has integrated a capable editor here. You can change the fill color, stroke color, opacity, and even play with dozens of text styles and sizes. Pros
Neat organization Calendar integration Excellent UI Professional-looking templates The ability to upload font files Robust sharing capabilities Cheaper compared to rivals
Cons
Graphic design editing UI can be improved. The elements are too small for the mobile screen
Price Free to download with $4.95 per month for the Pro version. Get Desygner
4. Crello
At first, you might mistake Crello with Adobe Spark Post. The UI is quite identical to what Adobe offers. By default, it takes you to the home page with a bunch of templates to choose from. They are not categorized though. Tap on the + icon at the bottom and you can choose from animated designs, covers and headers, Social Media posts, Blogging, and more. I like the editing UI. It’s specifically designed with a small screen in mind with big buttons and a dark background. Pros
Thoughtful editing UI Simple app UI Enough editing options
Cons
Lack of team sharing The template section is small
Price Free to download with $7.99 per month for the Pre version. Get Crello
5. Flyer Maker
As the name suggests, Flyer maker is specially designed to create flyers on the go. By default, it takes you to the template gallery and they are nicely divided into a bunch of categories such as Fitness, Insurance, Fashion, Education, and more. You can also create a design from the scratch using the custom size. The app is riddled with ads though. You will continue to see ads on every screen until you decide to pay for the pro version. Pros
Editing UI designed for a small screen with big buttons Categorization of templates
Cons
Ads everywhere Lack of team sharing
Price Free to download with a $3 per month in-app purchase for the Flyer Pro version. Get Flyer
Create Graphic Designs on the Go
Go through the list of graphic design apps for both iPhone and iPad above and start creating designs like a pro. TechWiser team is divided into Canva and Desygner. Those living in the Adobe ecosystem should stick with Spark Post though.
