Comparison

Figma vs Sightline

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

Sightline

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A sharper eye for any design. Sightline reads the design in front of you the way a trained designer would. Direct, specific, and without the flattery. Photograph a screen, a poster, packaging, or a sign — or choose one from your photo library — and get an honest critique in seconds. Five ways to look closer: • Critique: a five-lens read of hierarchy, typography, spacing, contrast, and intent. • Palette: pulls the colors, names them, and reads how they work together. • Typeset: reads the type and suggests stronger pairings. • Copy Check: catches unclear, off-tone, or inconsistent wording. • Accessibility: flags color-contrast problems before your users hit them. See what's wrong and then how to fix it. Every tool has two available steps: first the diagnosis, then, on a tap, specific fixes you can actually apply. Not a designer? Say so. Sightline will explain what it sees in plain English instead of design language — the same honest read, without the jargon. Sightline is for anyone who wants a designer's eye on their work, whether they design for a living or just want it to look like they do, including: • Designers & Developers: a fast second opinion on UI mockups, screens, and marketing pages before they ship • Founders & Indie Makers: app screens, landing pages, and pitch decks, without a designer on the team • Marketers & Social Managers: ads, social posts, email layouts, and campaign graphics before they go live • Small Business Owners: menus, flyers, signage, packaging, and storefront branding • Students & Educators: assignments, portfolios, project mockups, and slide decks • Content Creators: thumbnails, channel art, title cards, and brand kits • Writers & Copywriters: headlines, UX copy, and button labels looking for tone, clarity, and consistency Start on your iPhone, keep going on iPad, and (with Pro) bring Sightline to your Mac, with your history synced across all of them. Free to start, with all five tools free every month. Go Pro for unlimited reads and fixes (subject to fair use), the Mac app, and accent themes to make it yours. Your work stays yours: Sightline sends your design to be read once, and nothing is kept. It isn't stored on our servers, and under Anthropic's commercial terms it isn't used to train their models. There's no account, no email, no password — just your device and an anonymous iCloud identifier. No third-party analytics, no tracking, no ads. Look closer. Pricing: Free: 10 reads + 3 fixes / month, all tools. Need a few more? Credit packs top up your month — one-time, and they never expire. Pro: Unlimited (subject to fair use), plus Mac and accent themes. Sightline Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://sightline-app.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sightline-app.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Figma4 screens
Sightline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Figma at none against Sightline's 3. Figma also leads on chart position (#64 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. Sightline sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Figma asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Figma versus Sightline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFigmaSightline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigma Inc.Jeremy Conn

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

Sightline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Figma

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sightline

Subscriptions2
  • Sightline Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Sightline Pro Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • 50 Credits$0.99

Questions

Is Figma free?
Figma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sightline free?
Sightline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Figma or Sightline have ads?
Neither Figma nor Sightline shows ads.

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