Comparison

Adobe XD vs SAI+

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

SAI+

Features
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SAI+ is a color management tool that lets you create and share color chip PDFs using only your iPhone or iPad, without a computer. Quickly choose colors on site, organize them into a palette, and export them as a PDF. It is useful for meetings, production instructions, color specifications, design checks, and field work. You can choose colors from photos, the color wheel, sliders, or HEX input. Each selected color can be checked in HEX, RGB, HSB, and CMYK. Add colors as color chips, rearrange them by dragging, and export the list as a PDF. Except for sending or sharing PDFs, the main features do not depend on an internet connection. You can create color chips on an airplane, underground, outdoors, or in places with unstable reception. With AirDrop, you can quickly share them with nearby coworkers or clients. How to use: 1. Choose a color from a photo, color wheel, slider, or HEX input 2. Tap ADD to add it to the color list 3. Add up to 20 colors to one list 4. Drag colors to rearrange the order 5. Export the list as a PDF from the LIST screen 6. Share via AirDrop, email, or messages 7. To rename a saved list, tap the list name Each color list can contain up to 20 colors. You can save up to 50 color lists, with the saved date, time, and a custom name. Exported PDFs can be used for meetings, production instructions, color specifications, and design reviews. HEX, RGB, HSB, and CMYK values are recorded as text inside the PDF, making them easy to check in tools such as Illustrator. SAI+ supports both iPhone and iPad. Use iPhone to choose colors quickly on site, and iPad to review palettes on a larger screen. SAI+ is a one-time purchase app. No subscription. Ideal for design, illustration, UI, print, signage, displays, painting, field production, and any situation where color needs to be communicated accurately. Main features: ・Extract colors from photos ・Color wheel ・RGB / HSB / CMYK sliders ・HEX input ・HEX / RGB / HSB / CMYK display ・Create color lists ・Rearrange colors by dragging ・Up to 20 colors per list ・Save up to 50 lists ・Saved date and time ・Edit color list name ・Export color chips as PDF ・Color values recorded as text in PDF ・Share via AirDrop ・Copy HEX with one tap ・iPhone and iPad support ・Main features work without internet ・No login required ・No subscription SAI+ is not just for choosing colors. It helps you organize colors and hand them off clearly to clients, coworkers, or production teams. Photos stay on your device. Photo access is used only to extract colors from images selected by the user. ※ Colors extracted from photos are approximate values based on image pixels. They may differ from the actual color due to lighting, shadows, reflections, white balance, image correction, or display settings. ※ Even with the same RGB value, colors may appear different depending on the device, brightness, True Tone, Night Shift, and ambient lighting. ※ CMYK values are simplified conversions from RGB. Actual printed colors may vary depending on paper, ink, printer, and color profile.

Screenshots

Adobe XD4 screens
SAI+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Adobe XD at Free against SAI+'s $2.99. SAI+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; SAI+ costs $2.99 up front. Adobe XD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. SAI+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Adobe XD versus SAI+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdobe XDSAI+
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdobe Inc.TAKAO OGASAWARA

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

SAI+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Adobe XD

Subscriptions1
  • CC Storage (20 GB)$1.991 Month
None

SAI+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Adobe XD free?
Adobe XD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SAI+ free?
SAI+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Adobe XD or SAI+ have ads?
Neither Adobe XD nor SAI+ shows ads.

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