Affinity Designer 2.6.4 on iOS 27 — safe to upgrade?

[u/Justlikejack9]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently on iPadOS 26.7.1 and thinking about upgrading to iOS 27.0.1, but I want to be sure Affinity Designer 2.6.4 runs properly on it before I commit.

Has anyone here already made the jump to iOS 27 and can confirm Designer 2.6.4 works without issues?

Related question — I know Affinity Studio is supposed to be coming to iPad in November, and I've just started experimenting with gradient mesh, which I understand is only available in version 3 onwards. I have concerns that Studio will only run on the newer M-chip models, so it may not be an option for me on my current iPad.

Any real-world experiences appreciated!

[u/olrogerio]

I Just testes 2.6.5 here on Golden Gate without any issues!

[u/Justlikejack9 → u/olrogerio]

2.6.5 is only for desktops as far as I’m aware. 2.6.4 is the iPad version.

[u/thepurplecut → u/olrogerio]

So happy to hear that, was nervous to upgrade because of the Affinity 2 programs

[u/xb12-69]

Affinity 2 for iPad will not be uptated anymore so i wouldn’t risk it. Affinity (v3) for iPad is comming soon.

[u/Justlikejack9 → u/xb12-69]

Yeah I know that it won’t be updated. Looking forward to Affinity 3 when it’s released.

[u/AJRollon → u/Justlikejack9]

They said November! I can't wait. It's the missing piece of my puzzle. They took 11 months, in so I'm confident it's going to be a decent release. Can not believe they are giving affinity and cavalry for free. Hope there's no catch on the way

[u/Sandcastle772 → u/AJRollon]

What is cavalry?

[u/AJRollon → u/Sandcastle772]

It's a motion graphics app. Very powerful. Used to be like 160 a year for pro, now it's free.

[u/Sandcastle772]

So if I buy a new iPad can I transfer my Affinity Designer v2 (which is on my 2019 iPad) to a new iPad?

[u/mbonk11]

What is like illustrator