Adobe XD vs AI Design Studio by Appy Pie
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.
AI Design Studio by Appy Pie
This app uses AI to generate graphics, videos, and animations for your projects. Unlock premium content and features through a monthly or yearly subscription.
- AI-driven graphic generation
- AI video creation
- AI animation tools
- Premium content access
- Subscription plans
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Explore powerful AI design tools that specialize in generating graphics, videos, and animations. Elevate your projects with AI-driven creativity today. Download now and unleash your creativity! You can gain access to app features and premium content by subscribing to our paid plan and making the purchase on a recurring basis. This subscription will be automatically renewed every month or year according to your plan. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Terms of use: https://appcdn.media/privacy/?app=AI%20Design%20Studio Privacy Policy: https://appcdn.media/privacy/?app=AI%20Design%20Studio
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Adobe XD at 4.7 against AI Design Studio by Appy Pie's 1.0. Adobe XD also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 AI Design Studio by Appy Pie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adobe XD has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, AI Design Studio by Appy Pie every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Adobe XD | AI Design Studio by Appy Pie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | Adobe Inc. | Appy Pie LLP |
Customer experience
Adobe XD
AI Design Studio by Appy Pie
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
AI Design Studio by Appy Pie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Adobe XD
- CC Storage (20 GB)$1.991 Month
AI Design Studio by Appy Pie
- AIStudio Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
- AIStudio Yearly Plan$79.991 Year
- Essential Pack Pixazo$4.99
- Premium Pack Pixazo$49.99
Questions
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