CanvasView vs Design Mirror
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CanvasView
Instantly preview your Adobe Photoshop designs on your iOS device in real-time. This app eliminates tedious file transfers, allowing you to see your work in context and ensure pixel-perfect mockups.
- Live, real-time Photoshop canvas mirroring
- Pixel-perfect mockups on iOS devices
- Seamless integration with Adobe Photoshop
- Eliminates manual file transfers
- Wireless project syncing
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CanvasView – Live Preview for Adobe Photoshop® CanvasView is the ultimate companion app for Adobe Photoshop®, designed specifically for creative professionals and designers. Whether you're crafting mockups for mobile apps or refining your designs, CanvasView makes it easy to preview your work in stunning detail directly on your iOS device. With CanvasView, you can see your designs as they’re meant to be experienced—on the actual device. Say goodbye to guesswork and tedious file transfers. This app connects seamlessly to Photoshop® through the built-in Remote Connection, keeping your canvas in perfect sync between your computer and your device. Why Choose CanvasView? - Live, Real-Time Previews: Instantly mirror your Photoshop canvas on your iPhone or iPad without delays. - Pixel-Perfect Mockups: See every detail of your design in real-world context. - Seamless Photoshop Integration: Effortlessly connect to Adobe Photoshop® using Remote Connection. - No More File Transfers: Eliminate the need for emailing or manually transferring images. Perfect for UI/UX designers, digital artists, and anyone looking to elevate their creative workflow, CanvasView helps you focus on what matters most: achieving flawless designs and delivering exceptional results. Key Features - Instant Device Previews: Preview your work in real time as you edit in Photoshop. - Wireless Connection: Sync your projects seamlessly—no cables required. - Optimized for iOS Devices: Designed for iPhones and iPads with accurate color representation. - Effortless Setup: Connect to Photoshop in just a few steps and start working immediately. Transform your design process with CanvasView and experience the convenience of live previews. Download now and make every detail count.
Design Mirror
This utility app mirrors your design software on a mobile device for real-time previews. It supports Photoshop, Sketch, and Adobe XD, connecting via Wi-Fi or USB. Designers can zoom, take screenshots, and even upload images back to their desktop.
- Supports Photoshop, Sketch, and Adobe XD
- Auto-detects devices on the same Wi-Fi
- USB cable connection support
- Preview on PC web browser
- Pinch to zoom on device
- Upload images from mobile to desktop
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Design Mirror is an app that connect your Photoshop/illustrator/Sketch/XD/Figma/Mastergo/Jsdesign and live show the images your currently opened. It auto detect your design tools within same wifi network or using usb cable. It's extremely useful for designers and product makers to preview art design on real mobile device. features： 0. support Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, Mastergo, Jsdesign 1. auto device detection in same wifi network 2. usb cable connect support 3. preview in pc web browser 4. run on win/mac os 5. pinch to zoom in/out your image on device 6. take screenshot and histories 7. upload image from mobile device to Photoshop/Sketch
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CanvasView at 50% against Design Mirror's 29%. Design Mirror's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CanvasView ships an update every 3 months, Design Mirror every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CanvasView | Design Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gary Law | Beijing Lingdong Wireless Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CanvasView
Design Mirror
In-app purchases
CanvasView
No in-app purchases
Design Mirror
No in-app purchases
