# Adobe XD vs Watch Mirror

The clearest difference is rating: Adobe XD at 4.7 against Watch Mirror's 3.7. Adobe XD also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 3). Watch Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe XD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Watch Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.

Adobe XD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe XD has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Adobe XD's written reviews are positive against 67% of Watch Mirror'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, Watch Mirror every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe XD | Watch Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-xd/id1146597773/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-mirror-design-preview/id1528983161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Wes Souza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528983163) |

## What reviewers say

### Adobe XD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-xd/id1146597773)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time prototype preview, Transitions on native devices, USB connection, Cloud document loading, Optional storage upgrade

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CC Storage (20 GB) | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Live preview on mobile
- 👍 Seamless integration with desktop XD
- 💡 Potential for full iPad functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- 👎 Limited editing capabilities on mobile
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing and managing files

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues with Adobe account
- Inconsistent performance and refresh
- Fonts not rendering correctly
- Prototype viewing limitations

**Requested features**

- Full XD editing capabilities on iPad
- Wireless connectivity for prototyping
- Improved font support and rendering
- Ability to open files from cloud storage


### Watch Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-mirror-design-preview/id1528983161)

Visualize your Figma designs directly on your Apple Watch. This tool supports basic prototype navigation, allowing for a seamless preview experience. An internet connection is necessary for its operation.

**Highlights:** Figma design preview, Apple Watch compatibility, Prototype navigation, Internet connection required, watchOS 9.6+ support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe XD free?

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

### Is Watch Mirror free?

Watch Mirror is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Adobe XD or Watch Mirror?

Adobe XD is rated higher. Adobe XD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Watch Mirror averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Adobe XD or Watch Mirror have ads?

Neither Adobe XD nor Watch Mirror shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe XD or Watch Mirror?

Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, and Watch Mirror every 11 days. Most recently, Adobe XD was updated on September 24, 2026 and Watch Mirror on September 8, 2026.

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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.*