Figma vs Phone Frame Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Figma
Access, review, and collaborate on design projects from anywhere. This app allows you to view files, add comments, share with your team, and test prototypes on your mobile device. It's designed for seamless on-the-go design workflow management.
- Access design, make, slides, and figjam files
- Comment and reply on design files
- Share files with collaborators
- Play and test design 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.
Phone Frame Maker
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Figma at Free against Phone Frame Maker's $0.99. Figma also leads on chart position (#77 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Figma is free to download; Phone Frame Maker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Figma | Phone Frame Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (21K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #77 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Figma Inc. | 秀杰 黄 |
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
Phone Frame Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Figma
No in-app purchases
Phone Frame Maker
No in-app purchases







