# Figma vs Lab.zip

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.

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.

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.

Figma ships an update weekly, Lab.zip fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Figma | Lab.zip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figma/id1152747299/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labzip/id6738157564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Figma Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152747298) | [Lab.zip Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779622267) |

## What reviewers say

### Figma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figma/id1152747299)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for previewing designs
- 👍 Great for prototyping
- 🚀 Convenient to mirror screen on a real device

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable mirroring
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes often
- 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop
- 👎 Lacks essential editing capabilities
- 👎 Useless without editing features

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labzip/id6738157564)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $72.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Lab.zip on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*