A selection of iPad apps offers new ways to explore creativity, from coloring and drawing to video editing and graphic design.
TechCrunch has compiled a list of lesser-known iPad apps that enhance creative pursuits, building on Apple's evolution of the device from basic browsing to advanced content creation.
Lake provides a relaxed creative outlet, allowing users to color hand-drawn illustrations by independent artists with over 700 colors and various brushes. It includes a blank canvas for free drawing and a journal for notes, accessible for beginners with free limited illustrations and a $9.99 monthly subscription for full access.
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Procreate enables digital paintings and sketches with dozens of brushes, gesture controls, and features like QuickShape and ColorDrop. It supports high-resolution canvases up to 16K by 8K on compatible iPads, allows creation of GIFs and animations, and is available for a one-time $12.99 payment.
LumaFusion offers video editing capabilities beyond iMovie, with options for 4K ProRes and HDR media, multiple layers, effects, transitions, and voice-overs. Users can adjust audio and create projects in various aspect ratios, with a one-time $29.99 payment and additional features like multicam editing.
Canva simplifies visual content creation for presentations and social media, featuring over 250,000 templates and tools for photo editing and video customization. It includes AI features like image extension and idea-to-image generation, with a free version and a $12.99 monthly subscription for premium access.
Affinity Designer 2 combines vector design and pixel-based tools for professional illustrators, supporting Apple Pencil features and allowing creation of illustrations and UI designs. It offers gesture controls and customization options, available for a one-time $18.49 payment.
Concepts facilitates sketching and idea exploration with tools for plans and mindmaps, including realistic pens and measurement features. It allows easy edits without redrawing, enhancing workflow for designers.
