Comparison

Adobe Express vs Figma

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Adobe Express

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
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Adobe Express is the quick and easy app to create on-brand content that helps your business stand out and make an impact. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creator, Adobe Express empowers you and your team to make high-quality marketing and business materials while maintaining brand consistency. VIDEO MADE EASY Looking for the best free video editor? Adobe Express makes video editing simple. Use customizable templates, upload clips from your camera roll, trim and combine footage, add text, music, transitions, and sound effects. Automatically add captions, reframe for social channels, and remove background noise -- all in one place. PHOTO EDITING FOR EVERYONE Adobe Express is the best free photo editor for beginners, offering intuitive tools to enhance your images. Use AI to add or remove objects, apply Photoshop-powered filters, and instantly generate stunning photo art with our AI photo generator. BYE-BYE BACKGROUNDS Need the best app to remove photo backgrounds? Adobe Express makes it effortless. With Quick Actions, remove backgrounds from photos or videos in seconds, convert images to GIFs, and resize content with a single tap. QR CODE GENERATION MADE SIMPLE Create stylish, branded QR codes with ease. Adobe Express is your best QR code generator online, offering customizable styles and colors to match your brand. STAYING ON BRAND MADE EASY With brand kits, keep your fonts, colors, and logos ready to drop into any design. Apply your brand across all your content with a tap. Maintain a cohesive look with Generate Similar and refine designs. EDIT PDFs QUICKLY Update content, swap images, refine layouts, or add your brand’s colors, fonts, and visuals, all in just a few clicks. You can even convert files to PDF or export PDFs to share with your team or audience instantly. QUICK ACTION TOOLS · Trim & resize designs for any channel · Crop photos & convert image files · Convert to GIF from images & videos · Animate a character with your voice · Import PDF Some features are not currently supported on all devices, but good things are coming. Support for more devices is rolling out over time. QUESTIONS? Your feedback and engagement will help us make Adobe Express better for everyone. Join our Discord community [https://discord.gg/adobeexpress] to share your thoughts, connect with the community and get involved with creative challenges Visit Uservoice [https://adobeexpress.uservoice.com/forums/951181-adobe-express] to request new features Let us know about any bugs or issues you encounter in our Adobe Community Forum [https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-express/ct-p/ct-adobe-express] PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Your Adobe Express Premium membership unlocks access to Premium features: · Over 200M royalty-free Adobe Stock photos, videos, music tracks, design elements and fonts · 250 generative credits to generate images, videos, templates and more · Remove Video Background, One-click Resize for multiple channels, brand kits and more Use your Adobe Express Premium plan across your desktop browser and mobile phone. Also includes Adobe Photoshop Express on mobile. Please refer to our full terms of service for more details. [http://www.adobe.com/go/terms_linkfree_en] Terms and conditions: Your use of this Adobe application is governed by the Adobe General Terms of Use http://www.adobe.com/go/terms_linkfree_en, and Adobe Privacy Policy http://www.adobe.com/go/privacy_policy_linkfree_en and any successor versions thereto. Do not sell or share my personal information: www.adobe.com/go/ca-rights-linkfree All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

Figma

Access and review design files, prototypes, and presentations on your mobile device. Collaborate with teammates by adding and replying to comments, sharing files, and managing permissions. Mirror designs in real-time and explore prototypes with interactive features.

Highlights
  • Access design, FigJam, prototype, and slides files
  • Create and reply to comments
  • Share files with collaborators
  • Play and replay prototypes
  • Mirror designs in real-time
  • Manage file permissions
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Create, prototype, and collaborate on the go. View, share, mirror, and build in just a few taps with Figma’s official mobile app. REVIEW YOUR FILES * Access Figma Design, Make, Slides, and FigJam files. * Search for files by name or browse your recent files. * Move between pages and flows with ease. COMMENT AND REPLY * Add comments and mention teammates across Figma Design, Slides, and FigJam files. * Get notified for new comments and replies. * Resolve and reply to comments on the go. * See every comment thread in one place. SHARE FILES WITH YOUR TEAM * Invite collaborators and share links to your files. PLAY DESIGN PROTOTYPES * Play and replay prototypes in full screen. * Adjust prototype scaling. * Toggle hotspot hints. MIRROR DESIGNS IN REAL-TIME * Sync selected frames from desktop to your mobile device. * Watch live desktop edits reflected on your device. * Preview designs scaled to a device screen. PROTOTYPE AND REVIEW WITH MAKE * Test mobile prototypes and validate on-device interactions * Share Makes with collaborators for review and approval EXPLORE SLIDES EFFORTLESSLY * View and comment on decks in both landscape and portrait mode. MANAGE PERMISSIONS ON THE FLY * Update file permissions to control who can view or edit your work. BROWSE AND SWITCH WORKSPACES AND ACCOUNTS * Navigate between teams, plans, projects, and accounts. On iPad, you can also use FigJam to: * Sketch with the Apple Pencil to explore and iterate on ideas more fluidly. * Share and riff on early thinking with your team. * Annotate designs to share feedback. * Jot down ideas whenever inspiration strikes.

Screenshots

Adobe Express4 screens
Figma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Figma at none against Adobe Express's 12. Figma also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Adobe Express's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and ratings volume (368K vs 21K). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Adobe Express sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Figma asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Adobe Express holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe Express has 368K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Adobe Express's written reviews are positive against 29% of Figma's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adobe Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Figma weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Adobe Express versus Figma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe ExpressFigma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (368K ratings) — better4.6 (21K ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews — better29.3% of reviews
Number of ratings368K — better21K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#11 — better#53
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB62 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.Figma Inc.

Customer experience

Adobe Express

All ratings368,213 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews3,163 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative35.4%

Figma

All ratings20,839 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews1,422 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative57.8%

User reviews

Adobe Express

From 368K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Figma

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful for previewing designs
  • 👍 Great for prototyping
  • 🚀 Convenient to mirror screen on a real device

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable mirroring
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes often
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop
  • 👎 Lacks essential editing capabilities
  • 👎 Useless without editing features

Bugs and requests

Adobe Express

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Figma

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Mirror feature doesn't work consistently
  • Prototype playback issues, like zooming in too much
  • App forgets scroll/zoom state when switching back
  • Crashes when trying to open large files
  • Login issues, constantly requiring re-login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add editing capabilities, especially for iPad
  • Improve Apple Pencil support in FigJam
  • Allow moving the toolbox out of the way on the screen
  • Implement multi-account support
  • Add option to change sharing permissions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Adobe Express

Subscriptions10
  • Adobe Express Mobile14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Express Subscription - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Adobe Express Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Adobe Express Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Adobe Design Mobile : Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Adobe Express Mobile - Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Adobe Express - Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Adobe Express Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Adobe Express Premium - Annual$99.991 Month
  • Adobe Design Mobile: Yearly1 Month trial$149.991 Year
None

Figma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Adobe Express free?
Adobe Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Figma free?
Figma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Adobe Express or Figma?
Adobe Express is rated higher. Adobe Express averages 4.8 out of 5 from 368K ratings, while Figma averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.
Do Adobe Express or Figma have ads?
Neither Adobe Express nor Figma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adobe Express or Figma?
Adobe Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Figma weekly. Most recently, Adobe Express was updated on September 25, 2026 and Figma on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Adobe Express or Figma?
Adobe Express currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Figma at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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