Adobe XD vs Figma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Adobe XD
Instantly preview your Adobe XD designs on native devices with real-time transitions. Connect via USB or load cloud documents to see your creations come to life before development.
- Real-time prototype preview
- Transitions on native devices
- USB connection
- Cloud document loading
- Optional storage upgrade
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Eliminate the guesswork by previewing your Adobe XD designs, complete with transitions on native devices, in real time via USB or by loading them as cloud documents. If you enjoy using Adobe XD, please share a nice review. It really helps! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORE STORAGE (Optional in-app purchase) You can purchase an additional 20GB for $1.99 (US dollars) of Creative Cloud file storage per month. The recurring payment is automatically charged to your iTunes account. To stop service, go to account Settings and turn off auto-renew at least 24-hours before the end of your billing period. Prorating is unavailable — when you turn off auto-renew, service will continue until the end of that month’s billing period. The Fine Print You must be 13 or older and agree to Adobe’s terms and privacy policy, viewable at: https://www.adobe.com/go/privacy_policy http://www.adobe.com/go/terms Do not sell or share my information: https://www.adobe.com/privacy/us-rights-linkfree.html Use of Adobe mobile apps and online services requires registration for a free Adobe ID as part of a free, basic level of Creative Cloud membership. Adobe online services require an Internet connection, are not available in all countries or languages, and may be subject to change or discontinuation without notice.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Figma at none against Adobe XD's 1. Figma also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). Adobe XD's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Adobe XD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Figma asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Adobe XD against 4.6 for Figma. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 21K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Adobe XD's written reviews are positive against 29% of Figma's.
Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, Figma weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Adobe XD | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 4.6 (21K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews — better | 29.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K | 21K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #54 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adobe Inc. | Figma Inc. |
Customer experience
Adobe XD
Figma
User reviews
Adobe XD
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Live preview on mobile
- 👍 Seamless integration with desktop XD
- 💡 Potential for full iPad functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- 👎 Limited editing capabilities on mobile
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing and managing files
Figma
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat 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 XD
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues with Adobe account
- Inconsistent performance and refresh
- Fonts not rendering correctly
- Prototype viewing limitations
Requested features
4 requests- Full XD editing capabilities on iPad
- Wireless connectivity for prototyping
- Improved font support and rendering
- Ability to open files from cloud storage
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
Adobe XD
- CC Storage (20 GB)$1.991 Month
Figma
No in-app purchases








