The 15 best iPad apps for designers

Best iPad apps for designers: Procreate
Best iPad apps for designers: Procreate (Image credit: Serif)

The best iPad apps for designers can make your tablet rival the power and capabilities of a laptop, allowing creatives to work effectively on the go. And with the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro packing an incredible XDR display, these apps have never looked so good. This list reveals the top tools that'll transform your iPad into an indispensable tool for your art and design work. 

With options covering all aspects of the industry, from creation to admin, these these apps are here to help with every aspect of your workflow. We've evaluated these apps for how easy they are to use, how well they do the job and more (see how we test software for more on our process). In some cases this is through hands-on experience, and others we've assessed consistency of customer reviews, reputation and specs.

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Christopher has written and edited a range of publications, including Apple-specialist titles MacFormat, Mac|Life and iPad User. His work has also featured in the BBC, Computer Arts, Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoRadar, Practical Photoshop, Macworld and TechRadar. He is currently head of podcasts at DC Thomson and has spoken at various design and tech events.