Comparison

Mockview vs AppStract

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

Head to head
About

Mockview

Easily transform your screenshots into professional mockups for various Apple devices. Showcase your designs for presentations, app demonstrations, and more with stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Create mockups for iPhone, MacBooks, iMac, and Apple Watch
  • Generate stunning visuals
  • Ideal for presentations
  • Useful for app demonstrations
  • Supports various Apple devices
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Mockview wraps your screenshots and screen recordings in realistic Apple device frames such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Whether you are creating app demos, presentations, or App Store assets, Mockview makes your work look finished everywhere you share it. APP FEATURES: • Device Library: Choose from a full range of Apple devices, including the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch frames. • Video Mockups: Wrap your screen recordings directly into device frames (Perfect for app demos and social media). • Keyframes: Add dynamic zoom and pan effects to your screen recordings to highlight key interactions. • 3D Mockups: Convert flat screenshots into stunning, angled 3D device mockups. • Customization: Personalize your mockups with bezels, custom backgrounds, shadows, and more. • Artboard: Arrange multiple device mockups and text together on a single canvas. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AppStract

Features
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AppStract — App Store Asset Downloader & Design Explorer Extract, export, and explore App Store design assets in high fidelity. AppStract is the ultimate utility for mobile developers, UI/UX designers, app marketers, and Apple enthusiasts. Easily browse the App Store catalog, organize your favorite listings, and download high-resolution app icons and screenshots directly to your device or computer. Whether you are building design reference boards, conducting competitive research, or auditing app assets, AppStract streamlines your workflow in a premium, fluid interface. Key Features: Premium App Icon Exporter: Download app icons in high-resolution, automatically formatted as transparent .png files. AppStract applies a perfect, continuous iOS superellipse mask to every export so they are instantly ready for your mockups or presentations. Bulk Screenshot Downloader: Save all screenshots from any app store listing in a single tap. AppStract uses parallel downloading for maximum speed and features a built-in fallback scraper to fetch assets even when the standard search API returns empty results. Fluid Swipe Gestures: Interact with your feed effortlessly. Swipe left on any app card to instantly save the app icon, or swipe right to add it to your Favorites with satisfying, tactile haptic feedback. Deep Catalog Discovery: Explore all 24 official App Store categories, search the global catalog, and track top downloaded apps in real time. Universal macOS Integration: Runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs. Who Is AppStract For? UI/UX Designers: Instantly grab clean, pre-masked app icons and screenshots to build mood boards, design systems, and competitive UI audits. iOS Developers: Save references of visual layouts, typography systems, and app store promotional designs to inspire your next build. App Store Optimization Managers: Audit competitor listings, screenshots, and visual branding assets in bulk. Apple Enthusiasts: Collect beautiful app artwork and screenshots to personalize your setups. AppStract Privacy Policy: https://saturn-rss-reader.vercel.app/appstract/privacy AppStract Terms of Service: https://saturn-rss-reader.vercel.app/appstract/terms

Screenshots

Mockview4 screens
AppStract3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppStract at none against Mockview's 5. Mockview's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. Mockview sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AppStract asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mockview ships an update every 5 days, AppStract every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mockview versus AppStract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMockviewAppStract
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalaji VenkateshZach Olsen

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mockview

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$8.491 Year
One-time3
  • Base Tip$0.99
  • Pro Tip$1.99
  • Pro Max Tip$5.99
None

AppStract

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mockview free?
Mockview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppStract free?
AppStract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mockview or AppStract have ads?
AppStract shows ads; Mockview does not.
Which is updated more often, Mockview or AppStract?
Mockview ships an update every 5 days, and AppStract every 2 months. Most recently, Mockview was updated on September 25, 2026 and AppStract on September 28, 2026.

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