CanvasView vs PSD.See
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.
PSD.See
View and open PSD files directly on your iOS device. Supports various cloud storage services and allows file transfers via iTunes or face-to-face. You can also create new PSD files from your device's images.
- Open PSD files quickly
- Preview PSD actions
- Create PSD from device images
- iTunes File Sharing
- Open PNG, JPEG, and other image formats
- Face-to-face file transfer
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A tool for opening and viewing PSD document files on iPhone, iPod or iPad. When you install PSD.See on your iOS device you will be able to open PSD files from Mail, Safari or any other application that supports opening files in external utilities like Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive or ownCloud. 1. open psd file (even big files) very fast; 2. support to preview PSD actions on mobile; 3. support to create new psd file from device's image in photos to PSD; 4. iTunes File Sharing support, so you can easily upload big files using your USB cable directly to your device using your computer and iTunes; 5. support to open png, jpeg and more other format image files; 6. support to transfer files face-to-face.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CanvasView at Free against PSD.See's $0.99. CanvasView also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.5). PSD.See's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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
CanvasView is free to download; PSD.See costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CanvasView holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of CanvasView's written reviews are positive against 52% of PSD.See's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CanvasView ships an update every 3 months, PSD.See every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CanvasView | PSD.See |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | 1.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 51.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gary Law | 蕊 邵 |
Customer experience
CanvasView
PSD.See
In-app purchases
CanvasView
No in-app purchases
PSD.See
No in-app purchases
