# Behance vs Microsoft Designer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Behance at none against Microsoft Designer's 7. Behance also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 556) and device support (3 vs 1). Microsoft Designer's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 43%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Designer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Behance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Behance against 4.5 for Microsoft Designer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Behance has 4.4K ratings behind it against 556, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Behance's written reviews are positive against 76% of Microsoft Designer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Behance | Microsoft Designer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behance-creative-portfolios/id489667151/reviews)** | [4.5 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-designer/id6448308247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 556 |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | #143 |
| Size | 162 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adobe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331646274) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Behance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/behance-creative-portfolios/id489667151)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Showcase your creative work and discover inspiration from a global community of artists. Find and hire freelance talent or get hired for your next project. Connect with other creatives and share your portfolio.

**Highlights:** Showcase creative work, Discover design inspiration, Browse projects by field, Search by tools and color, Build moodboards, Hire freelance talent, Get hired for projects, Connect with creatives

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent portfolio platform
- 🎨 Inspiring creative community
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💻 Great for showcasing work
- 🔍 Helpful for finding inspiration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Ineffective search functionality
- 🔑 Frustrating login/sign-in issues
- 🖼️ Slow image/project loading
- 📱 Poor mobile app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/white screen on launch
- Inability to delete/manage projects
- Notifications not working properly
- Crashes when viewing certain content
- Login issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved project editing tools
- Better integration with Adobe suite
- Ability to manage notifications
- Enhanced portfolio customization


### Microsoft Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-designer/id6448308247)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Visually create and edit anything imaginable with AI. Generate unique images from text, design personalized cards and wallpapers, and enhance photos by removing distractions or backgrounds.

**Highlights:** AI image generation, Custom sticker creation, Generative erase tool, Background removal, Custom wallpaper design, Greeting card creation, Photo restyling

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Basic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family Yearly | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Powerful AI-powered design capabilities
- 💡 Versatile and creative features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Strict content guidelines
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free usage
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPad devices

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent performance and loading issues
- Inability to view or manage past designs on mobile
- Unexpected content restrictions and rejections

**Requested features**

- AI-powered video editing capabilities
- More advanced image editing tools
- Improved handling of diverse character designs
- Better organization and navigation of past projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Behance free?

Behance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microsoft Designer free?

Microsoft Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Behance or Microsoft Designer?

Behance is rated higher. Behance averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Microsoft Designer averages 4.5 from 556 ratings.

### Do Behance or Microsoft Designer have ads?

Neither Behance nor Microsoft Designer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Behance or Microsoft Designer?

Behance ships an update every 3 weeks, and Microsoft Designer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Behance was updated on October 20, 2026 and Microsoft Designer on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Behance or Microsoft Designer?

Behance currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft Designer at #143. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*