Adobe XD vs CoconutBoard
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.
CoconutBoard
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A full-featured drawing app built for precision and flexibility. Switch between freehand sketching and a pixel-perfect grid mode for detailed, block-based artwork. Use multiple brush types including pencil, brush, marker, and an eraser with smooth circular precision. Adjust stroke size up to 100 for fine lines or bold strokes, and work fluidly with zoom and pan support. Designed for both quick sketches and structured pixel art, all in one streamlined canvas. Made by William.V
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoconutBoard at none against Adobe XD's 1. Adobe XD's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads 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. CoconutBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Adobe XD | CoconutBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adobe Inc. | Northwest Kansas Technical College |
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
CoconutBoard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Adobe XD
- CC Storage (20 GB)$1.991 Month
CoconutBoard
No in-app purchases









