# Adobe XD vs Sketch

The clearest difference is rating: Adobe XD at 4.7 against Sketch's 3.5. Adobe XD also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 38) and review sentiment (40% vs 25%). Sketch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Adobe XD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe XD has 11K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Adobe XD's written reviews are positive against 25% of Sketch's.

Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, Sketch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Adobe XD | Sketch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adobe-xd/id1146597773/reviews)** | [3.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-view-and-mirror/id1609224699/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **40.1% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Sketch B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364220555) |

## 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


### Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-view-and-mirror/id1609224699)

Access and interact with design documents and prototypes on your mobile device. View projects, test prototypes on a real device, and collaborate with comments. Offline access to previously opened documents is also supported.

**Highlights:** Sign in to Workspaces (SSO/2FA), Browse projects and documents, Play and test prototypes, Mirror Mac documents, View and respond to comments, Offline document browsing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for showcasing designs
- 👍 Handy and helpful app
- 👍 Beautifully displayed designs on iPad
- 👍 Real-time changes visible
- 👍 macOS Handoff is nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow to load documents
- 🐛 Custom fonts not displayed
- 🐛 Quits on open, unusable
- 🐛 No offline mode
- 🐛 Prototype actions below visible area

**Reported bugs**

- App quits on open
- Prototype related actions below visible area
- Crashes on prototypes
- Mirror app not working
- Crashes after loading large prototype

**Requested features**

- Include classic mirroring mode
- Add offline mode
- Allow mirroring local documents in real-time
- Allow mirroring local documents over cable
- Add ability to clear cache


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Adobe XD free?

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

### Is Sketch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Adobe XD or Sketch?

Adobe XD is rated higher. Adobe XD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Sketch averages 3.5 from 38 ratings.

### Do Adobe XD or Sketch have ads?

Neither Adobe XD nor Sketch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Adobe XD or Sketch?

Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sketch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Adobe XD was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sketch on October 24, 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.*