# Adobe Express vs Poster Maker + Flyer Creator

Adobe Express and Poster Maker + Flyer Creator both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Poster Maker + Flyer Creator's written reviews are positive against 58% of Adobe Express's. Poster Maker + Flyer Creator also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). Adobe Express's advantage is ratings volume (368K vs 37K) and chart position (#12 vs #146). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe Express sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Poster Maker + Flyer Creator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Adobe Express against 4.7 for Poster Maker + Flyer Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Express has 368K ratings behind it against 37K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Adobe Express's written reviews are positive against 71% of Poster Maker + Flyer Creator's.

Adobe Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Poster Maker + Flyer Creator every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe Express | Poster Maker + Flyer Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (368K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-express-create-anything/id1051937863/reviews)** | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-maker-plus-flyer-creator/id1117828250/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **368K** | 37K |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #146 |
| Size | 188 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Whistle Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625943700) |

## What reviewers say

### Adobe Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-express-create-anything/id1051937863)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #13 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create professional marketing and business materials with ease. This app offers intuitive tools for video editing, photo enhancement, background removal, and QR code generation. Maintain brand consistency with customizable templates and brand kits.

**Highlights:** Video editing with templates, music, and effects, AI-powered photo editing and object manipulation, One-tap background removal for photos and videos, Branded QR code generation, Brand kit for consistent visuals, PDF editing and conversion

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adobe Express Mobile | $4.99 | per month |
| Express Subscription - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Express Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Express Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Adobe Design Mobile : Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adobe Express Mobile - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Adobe Express - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Adobe Express Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Adobe Express Premium - Annual | $99.99 | per month |
| Adobe Design Mobile: Yearly | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Vast collection of templates and design options
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless cross-platform sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Subscription model limits free features
- 🔒 Watermark issues with free version
- 🐛 Syncing and file management problems
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing UI after recent update

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Disappearing fonts and design elements
- Issues with exporting high-quality images
- Inconsistent behavior across mobile and desktop versions

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for text, shapes, and layouts
- Improve alignment and resizing tools
- Introduce a search function for templates and design elements
- Allow offline editing and local file storage
- Provide better organization and management of projects and assets


### Poster Maker + Flyer Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-maker-plus-flyer-creator/id1117828250)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily create professional posters, flyers, logos, and social media content with a user-friendly interface. Access over 1000 templates, decorative elements, and fonts to personalize your designs without needing design experience.

**Highlights:** 1000+ templates, Customizable design elements, Extensive font library, One-tap background remover, Logo creation tools, Social media content creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscriptions | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription Discount | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Special 25% Yearly Subscript | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Features | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Excellent app with various options
- 🚀 Inspiring and helpful for designing posters
- 👍 Brilliant app with lots of inspiration and designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Misleading paid plans
- 🐛 Glitches after paying for subscription
- 💰 Overpriced
- 🚫 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to upload photos after subscription
- Saved designs disappearing
- Editing options blocking view of poster
- Crashing when trying to export

**Requested features**

- More free templates and themes
- Ability to save and resume projects
- Direct social media sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe Express free?

Adobe Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Poster Maker + Flyer Creator free?

Poster Maker + Flyer Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Adobe Express or Poster Maker + Flyer Creator?

Adobe Express is rated higher. Adobe Express averages 4.8 out of 5 from 368K ratings, while Poster Maker + Flyer Creator averages 4.7 from 37K ratings.

### Do Adobe Express or Poster Maker + Flyer Creator have ads?

Neither Adobe Express nor Poster Maker + Flyer Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe Express or Poster Maker + Flyer Creator?

Adobe Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Poster Maker + Flyer Creator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Adobe Express was updated on October 16, 2026 and Poster Maker + Flyer Creator on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Adobe Express or Poster Maker + Flyer Creator?

Adobe Express currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Poster Maker + Flyer Creator at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*