Comparison

Figma vs Lab.zip

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

Head to head
About

Figma

Access and review design files, prototypes, and presentations on your mobile device. Collaborate with teammates by adding and replying to comments, sharing files, and managing permissions. Mirror designs in real-time and explore prototypes with interactive features.

Highlights
  • Access design, FigJam, prototype, and slides files
  • Create and reply to comments
  • Share files with collaborators
  • Play and replay prototypes
  • Mirror designs in real-time
  • Manage file permissions
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Create, prototype, and collaborate on the go. View, share, mirror, and build in just a few taps with Figma’s official mobile app. REVIEW YOUR FILES * Access Figma Design, Make, Slides, and FigJam files. * Search for files by name or browse your recent files. * Move between pages and flows with ease. COMMENT AND REPLY * Add comments and mention teammates across Figma Design, Slides, and FigJam files. * Get notified for new comments and replies. * Resolve and reply to comments on the go. * See every comment thread in one place. SHARE FILES WITH YOUR TEAM * Invite collaborators and share links to your files. PLAY DESIGN PROTOTYPES * Play and replay prototypes in full screen. * Adjust prototype scaling. * Toggle hotspot hints. MIRROR DESIGNS IN REAL-TIME * Sync selected frames from desktop to your mobile device. * Watch live desktop edits reflected on your device. * Preview designs scaled to a device screen. PROTOTYPE AND REVIEW WITH MAKE * Test mobile prototypes and validate on-device interactions * Share Makes with collaborators for review and approval EXPLORE SLIDES EFFORTLESSLY * View and comment on decks in both landscape and portrait mode. MANAGE PERMISSIONS ON THE FLY * Update file permissions to control who can view or edit your work. BROWSE AND SWITCH WORKSPACES AND ACCOUNTS * Navigate between teams, plans, projects, and accounts. On iPad, you can also use FigJam to: * Sketch with the Apple Pencil to explore and iterate on ideas more fluidly. * Share and riff on early thinking with your team. * Annotate designs to share feedback. * Jot down ideas whenever inspiration strikes.

About

Lab.zip

A visual research platform for creatives, offering curated references and contextual analysis for design inspiration. It provides focused research to help users find clarity and direction in their creative projects.

Highlights
  • Visual discovery
  • Contextual analysis
  • Curated references
  • In-depth research
  • Personal library access
  • Inspiration for creatives
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Lab.zip is a visual research platform for creatives, offering visual discovery, context, and clarity for design research. WHAT YOU’LL FIND • In-depth visual research on products, designers, and cultural movements • Curated references with contextual analysis WHY LAB.ZIP Lab.zip is not a social network, a media outlet, or a marketplace.
 It is a focused research environment built to help creatives find clarity, direction, and inspiration through connected references. LAB.ZIP PREMIUM Lab.zip Premium unlocks extended in-app access to in-depth research Premium includes: • Extended research content • Exclusive curated reference materials • Access to your personal Lab.zip library on desktop SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available monthly or annually and renew automatically unless canceled before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in your account settings. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://www.lab.zip/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.lab.zip/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Figma4 screens
Lab.zip3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lab.zip at 67% against Figma's 29%. Lab.zip also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Figma's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (21K vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Lab.zip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Figma asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Figma holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Figma has 21K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Figma's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lab.zip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Figma ships an update weekly, Lab.zip fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Figma versus Lab.zip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFigmaLab.zip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21K ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21K — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFigma Inc.Lab.zip Inc

Customer experience

Figma

All ratings20,839 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews1,422 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative57.8%

Lab.zip

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Figma

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Mirror feature doesn't work consistently
  • Prototype playback issues, like zooming in too much
  • App forgets scroll/zoom state when switching back
  • Crashes when trying to open large files
  • Login issues, constantly requiring re-login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add editing capabilities, especially for iPad
  • Improve Apple Pencil support in FigJam
  • Allow moving the toolbox out of the way on the screen
  • Implement multi-account support
  • Add option to change sharing permissions

Lab.zip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Figma

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lab.zip

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$8.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly$72.001 Year

Questions

Is Figma free?
Figma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lab.zip free?
Lab.zip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Figma or Lab.zip?
Figma is rated higher. Figma averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Lab.zip averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Figma or Lab.zip have ads?
Neither Figma nor Lab.zip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Figma or Lab.zip?
Figma ships an update weekly, and Lab.zip fortnightly. Most recently, Figma was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lab.zip on September 21, 2026.

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