# Adobe XD vs Graph Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Adobe XD at 4.7 against Graph Editor's 2.8. Adobe XD also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 4). Graph Editor's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Adobe XD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Graph Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Adobe XD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe XD has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Adobe XD's written reviews are positive against 82% of Graph Editor'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, Graph Editor every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe XD | Graph Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-xd/id1146597773/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-editor/id1597638443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 86 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Jinan Matrix Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009091575) |

## 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


### Graph Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-editor/id1597638443)

Create and edit complex graph structures visually. This tool simplifies the process of drawing networks with nodes and edges, offering customization options for appearance and layout. Export your diagrams in multiple popular formats.

**Highlights:** Visual graph creation, Directed and undirected graphs, Automatic layout using dot, Node and edge customization, Subgraph grouping, Export to PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graph Editor Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Graph Editor Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe XD free?

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

### Is Graph Editor free?

Graph Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Adobe XD or Graph Editor?

Adobe XD is rated higher. Adobe XD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Graph Editor averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Adobe XD or Graph Editor have ads?

Neither Adobe XD nor Graph Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe XD or Graph Editor?

Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, and Graph Editor every 10 months. Most recently, Adobe XD was updated on November 12, 2026 and Graph Editor on November 3, 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.*