Comparison

Adobe Express vs Poster Maker

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

Poster Maker

Effortlessly create stunning posters, flyers, logos, and social media content in minutes. Utilize AI-powered templates and intuitive tools to bring your ideas to life without design experience.

Highlights
  • AI Poster Generation
  • 20,000+ Customizable Templates
  • Beginner-Friendly Interface
  • Logo Maker
  • Social Media Editor
  • AI Design Tools
Features
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For every story, product, or moment worth sharing — design it beautifully with AI. It all starts with an idea — a business you want to launch, a party you’re excited to host, a message you need the world to see. But turning that idea into a design? That used to mean hours learning complicated tools — or hiring someone else. Not anymore!!! Meet your new design companion — Poster Maker: AI Flyer Design. Whether you're planning an event, building your brand, or just sharing a thought on your favorite platform — we give you the power to create stunning posters, flyers, logos, banners, and social media posts in minutes — no design skills required. --- Design in Seconds. Impress for Days. Bring your boldest ideas to life. With 20,000+ fully customizable templates, you're never starting from scratch. Just pick a layout, plug in your message, and watch your ideas come alive — faster than ever. From bold posters and elegant invitations to eye-catching Instagram stories and professional logos, you’ll find every format for every occasion. --- Why People Love It: AI Poster Generation Type in your idea — like “Party flyer with neon theme” or “Elegant wedding invite” — and let AI instantly turn it into a ready-made design you can edit. AI-Powered Templates Let our smart engine recommend beautiful, ready-to-use layouts tailored to your purpose. Beginner-Friendly Interface No clutter. No confusion. Just powerful, easy-to-use tools that guide you every step of the way. 20,000+ Templates for Every Use Posters. Flyers. Logos. Business cards. Invitations. Social media posts. Product and brand cutout. All fully editable. Total Customization Control Change text, swap images, adjust colors, add icons — all with drag-and-drop ease. 100+ Designer Fonts Make your words pop with curated typography that fits your style and mood. Built for Business and Social Perfect for promoting events, products, services, or simply making your content shine on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and more. Save, Share & Reuse Export in high resolution, save your work for later, and revisit designs whenever inspiration strikes. --- One App. Endless Possibilities. - Poster Maker AI – Launch ideas that stand out, from storefront posters to digital announcements using AI. - Flyer Designer – Promote sales, events, and offers with stunning one-pagers. - Logo Maker – Build a brand identity that’s both personal and professional. - Invitation Maker – Craft heartfelt invites for weddings, birthdays, and celebrations. - Social Media Editor – Create scroll-stopping posts and stories in just a few taps. - Banner Creator – Design promotional banners, ads, and website headers with ease. - AI Design Tools – Work faster and smarter with tools like AI Art Generator, Background Remover, Object Eraser, Image Upscaler, Photo Colorizer, and more — all built to save time and boost creativity. --- Made for Creators, Entrepreneurs & Everyday Storytellers Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, student, or influencer — Poster Maker helps you tell your story with style. Design isn’t just for professionals anymore — it’s for you. --- Try It Free — Create More with Poster Maker Pro Unlock the full library, advanced editing tools, premium fonts, and more with Poster Maker Pro. - Start with a free trial - Cancel anytime before the trial ends - Annual plan available for ongoing access For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://posterapplab.com/api/ios/privacy-policy.pdf Terms of user: https://posterapplab.com/api/ios/terms.pdf Loved by creators. Powered by AI. Built for impact. Download Poster Maker today and bring your boldest ideas to life.

Screenshots

Adobe Express4 screens
Poster Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Adobe Express at 367K against Poster Maker's 20K. Adobe Express also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#11 vs #192). Poster Maker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 58%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Poster Maker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 367K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Adobe Express's written reviews are positive against 67% of Poster Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adobe Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Poster Maker weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Adobe Express versus Poster Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe ExpressPoster Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (367K ratings) — better4.6 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews66.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings367K — better20K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#11 — better#192
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB316 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.Poster App LLP

Customer experience

Adobe Express

All ratings366,940 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews3,156 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative35.4%

Poster Maker

All ratings20,244 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews923 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

Adobe Express

From 367K 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

Poster Maker

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Straightforward design process
  • 💡 Lots of customization options
  • 🎨 Great templates and visuals
  • 👌 Simple and effective

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
  • 🔒 Limited free features, everything requires paid subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and use specific tools/features
  • 🔧 Inconsistent functionality after updates

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

Poster Maker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved designs get corrupted or changed unexpectedly
  • App freezes or crashes when trying to import images
  • Subscription issues, unable to cancel or manage plan
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free templates and design options
  • Ability to save and resume work
  • Better organization and navigation
  • Offline functionality and local file saving
  • Improved customization tools (fonts, colors, layouts)

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
13 purchases

Poster Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Flyer Maker Poster Maker3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Poster Maker Pro3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Discounted Price$17.991 Year
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  • Poster Maker, Poster, Flyer3 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time9
  • Unlock Overlay$1.99
  • Unlock Designs$1.99
  • Unlock Styles$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock Stickers$1.99
  • Unlock Backgrounds$1.99
  • Unlock All$3.99
  • Starter Boost Credits Pack$4.99
  • Power Pack for AI Poster & Flyers!$9.99

Questions

Is Adobe Express free?
Adobe Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poster Maker free?
Poster Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adobe Express or Poster Maker?
Adobe Express is rated higher. Adobe Express averages 4.8 out of 5 from 367K ratings, while Poster Maker averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do Adobe Express or Poster Maker have ads?
Neither Adobe Express nor Poster Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adobe Express or Poster Maker?
Adobe Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Poster Maker weekly. Most recently, Adobe Express was updated on September 24, 2026 and Poster Maker on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Adobe Express or Poster Maker?
Adobe Express currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Poster Maker at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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