Adobe XD vs Mockup
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.
Mockup
Create app and website designs with sketching, wireframing, and prototyping tools. Utilize a flexible canvas with reusable UI elements and interactive prototypes. Export designs in high-quality formats and collaborate with others.
- Sketching with Apple Pencil
- Wireframing with UI elements
- Interactive prototyping
- Device frames and grids
- SF Symbols integration
- Real-time collaboration
- Cross-device syncing
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Mockup helps you sketch, wireframe, and prototype apps and websites across iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Built specifically for UI/UX design and Apple Pencil, Mockup combines a flexible canvas with reusable UI elements and interactive prototypes in one seamless workflow. Featured by Apple and recognized as App of the Day, Mockup is trusted by 500,000+ designers, developers, and product teams worldwide to sketch and wireframe interfaces faster. Design interfaces for mobile, tablet, desktop, watch, TV, and the web. - Sketch naturally with Apple Pencil using versatile drawing tools and a complete color palette. - Work with 45+ device frames in portrait and landscape. - Draw perfect shapes with Shape Detection and Snap to Grid for cleaner layouts. - Write and edit text directly on the canvas using Scribble. - Customize grids, frames, and backgrounds to match your workflow. Build Better Wireframes - Use ready-to-use UI elements or create, save, and reuse your own custom element sets. - Add text, images, shapes, and over 4,000 SF Symbols. - Save reusable text styles for a consistent design system. - Drag and drop text or images directly from other apps. Prototype User Flows - Connect screens to create interactive flows. - Preview prototypes in full-screen mode. - Validate navigation and user experience before development. Export, Share & Continue Anywhere - Export high-quality PDF and PNG files. - Share Mockup files with other users. - Collaborate in real time using SharePlay. - Sync sketches and projects across iPad, iPhone, and Mac with iCloud. - Access recent sketches and preview your work from Home Screen widgets. Optimized for Apple Pencil & iPad - Use Apple Pencil Hover to preview and switch drawing tools with greater precision and control. - Use Apple Pencil Pro squeeze to access canvas controls, adjust tools, select objects, or undo and redo actions. - Enjoy a desktop-class experience with external keyboard and trackpad support. - Work across multiple windows for greater productivity. Start creating for free with unlimited sketches and projects, or unlock the complete Mockup experience with Mockup Studio. Mockup Studio includes: - All device frames - Interactive prototypes - Unlimited custom element sets - Exclusive UI elements - Shape Detection - 4,000+ customizable SF Symbols - Watermark-free PDF export - PNG export - Nested projects - Priority support Terms of Service: https://apprime.studio/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://apprime.studio/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Adobe XD at none against Mockup's shown. Adobe XD also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (11K vs 575). Mockup's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Adobe XD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Mockup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Adobe XD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe XD has 11K ratings behind it against 575, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Adobe XD's written reviews are positive against 44% of Mockup's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, Mockup fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Adobe XD | Mockup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 4.4 (575 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 575 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adobe Inc. | Apprime Studio sarl |
Customer experience
Adobe XD
Mockup
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
Mockup
From 575 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast sketching and ideation
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful for UX/UI designers
- 🚀 Convenient for iPad and Mac
- 👍 Good for quick mockups
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited free features, expensive subscription
- 👎 Difficult to use without Apple Pencil
- 👎 Lacks basic functionality like resizing, layering
- 👎 Syncing issues between devices
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
Mockup
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when selecting colors
- Deleted sketches not recoverable
- Exported files not displaying correctly
- Inability to open saved projects
Requested features
5 requests- Add copy/paste functionality
- Improve shape detection and drawing tools
- Allow more customization of elements
- Implement landscape mode support
- Provide better onboarding and tutorials
In-app purchases
Adobe XD
- CC Storage (20 GB)$1.991 Month
Mockup
- Mockup Studio$6.997 Days
- Mockup Studio$9.991 Month
- Mockup Studio7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Mockup Studio$29.991 Year
- Mockup Studio Lifetime$119.99
Questions
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