Comparison

Adobe XD vs Color

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time prototype preview
  • Transitions on native devices
  • USB connection
  • Cloud document loading
  • Optional storage upgrade
Features
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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.

About

Color

Features
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Color accuracy shouldn't be a guessing game. Whether you are an engineer in a factory or a designer in a studio, ambient light often distorts what your eyes see. Color-Meter turns your iPhone into a high-precision color identification tool. Designed by industry professionals with 15 years of experience in manufacturing, this app helps you bridge the gap between "looking right" and "being right." Key Features: Real-time Color Detection: Instantly capture HEX, RGB, and CMYK values from any object. Lighting Compensation: Advanced algorithms to help normalize color readings under different light sources. Project Management: Save and organize your color palettes for industrial standards or creative projects. Minimalist Interface: A clean, dark-themed UI that focuses on data clarity and efficiency. Whether you are matching industrial coatings or selecting a palette for a digital project, Color-Meter provides the objective data you need to make decisions with confidence.

Screenshots

Adobe XD4 screens
Color3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Adobe XD at Free against Color's $0.99. Adobe XD also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Color's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Adobe XD is free to download; Color costs $0.99 up front. Adobe XD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Color sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, Color weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Adobe XD versus Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe XDColor
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.鑫 金

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

Color

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Adobe XD

Subscriptions1
  • CC Storage (20 GB)$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Color

One-time1
  • Remove ads$0.99

Questions

Is Adobe XD free?
Adobe XD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color free?
Color costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Adobe XD or Color have ads?
Neither Adobe XD nor Color shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adobe XD or Color?
Adobe XD ships an update every 5 weeks, and Color weekly. Most recently, Adobe XD was updated on September 30, 2026 and Color on September 29, 2026.

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