Figma is one of the best design tools ever made. But when it comes to creating App Store screenshots, it's a general-purpose tool being used for a very specific job. That's like using Photoshop to crop a photo. It works, but there's a faster way.
This article compares Lomio and Figma specifically for the task of creating App Store and Play Store screenshots. We'll look at speed, features, pricing, and the actual workflow for each tool.
The quick comparison
| Feature | Lomio | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 0 min (templates ready) | 30+ min (artboards, mockups) |
| Device frames | 20+ built-in | Find and import manually |
| Multi-language | Built-in, one-click switch | Duplicate frames manually |
| Export | One click, all sizes | Export each artboard individually |
| Screenshot sizes | Pre-configured | Set up manually |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Pricing | From $4.99/month | Free tier, $15/month for pro |
| Offline | Yes, fully local | No, browser-based |
| Purpose | App Store screenshots only | General design |
The Figma workflow for App Store screenshots
Here's what creating a set of App Store screenshots typically looks like in Figma:
1. Set up your artboards (15 to 30 minutes)
First, you need to create artboards at the correct pixel sizes. That means looking up Apple's current specifications, creating frames at the right dimensions, and setting up a consistent layout grid. For a universal app with iPhone and iPad, you're looking at 4+ different sizes.
2. Find device frame mockups (10 to 20 minutes)
Figma doesn't include device frames. You need to find a mockup library, download it, and import it into your project. Many mockup libraries are outdated or missing recent devices like the iPhone 17 Pro. When Apple releases new devices, you have to find updated mockups.
3. Place and align your screenshots (20 to 30 minutes)
Import your screenshots, place them inside the device frames, manually resize and position them to fit the screen area. If the mockup doesn't have smart object-like masking, you'll need to create clipping masks yourself.
4. Add text and styling (15 to 30 minutes)
Add text layers for your headlines, choose fonts, set colors, add backgrounds and decorations. This is where Figma's flexibility is both a strength and a weakness. You can do anything, but that means you have to decide everything from scratch.
5. Duplicate for each language (10+ minutes per language)
Here's where Figma really slows down. To create screenshots in German, you duplicate all your frames, manually replace every text element, and check that nothing overflows or breaks. With Japanese or Chinese text, character widths are completely different, and layouts often need adjusting.
For 5 languages, that's 50+ minutes of tedious copy-paste-adjust work.
6. Export (5 to 10 minutes)
Select each artboard, export it individually at the right scale. Make sure your file naming convention is correct for App Store Connect bulk upload.
Total time: 2 to 4 hours
And that's for someone who knows Figma well. If you're not a designer, add another hour or two for learning and troubleshooting.
The Lomio workflow
1. Pick a template and set your device (30 seconds)
Open Lomio, create a new project, pick a template. All templates are pre-sized for App Store and Play Store specifications. Device frames are built in with 20+ Apple devices in multiple colors.
2. Drop in your screenshots (1 minute)
Drag and drop your screenshots into the device frames. They automatically crop and mask to the device screen. No manual alignment needed.
3. Type your text (2 minutes)
Click text elements, type your headlines. Full styling control with fonts, colors, gradients, and shadows. The template already has good defaults, so you mostly just need to type.
4. Add languages (2 minutes per language)
Open the language panel, add German, add Japanese, add whatever you need. Type your translations. Switch between languages with one click to preview. Done.
5. Export (10 seconds)
Click export. All screenshots for all languages are generated at the correct resolution. Upload to App Store Connect.
Total time: under 5 minutes
For each additional language, add about 2 minutes for typing translations.
Where Figma is the better choice
Figma is still the right tool in certain situations:
- Completely custom layouts. If you want a screenshot design that no template could produce, with custom vector illustrations, complex animations, or pixel-perfect positioning of dozens of elements, Figma gives you that level of control.
- Team collaboration. If you have a design team working on screenshots together in real-time, Figma's multiplayer editing is unmatched.
- Existing design system. If your company already has a Figma design system with brand components, building screenshots from those components keeps everything consistent.
- Non-screenshot assets. If you also need to create app icons, marketing banners, social media graphics, and other design assets, Figma handles all of that.
Where Lomio is the better choice
Lomio wins in these scenarios:
- Speed. When you need screenshots done fast and don't want to spend hours on layout and setup. Templates and device frames are ready to go.
- Solo developers and small teams. If you don't have a dedicated designer, Lomio's templates give you professional results without design skills.
- Multi-language apps. If your app supports multiple languages, Lomio's built-in localization saves hours of duplicate-and-replace work. Learn more about localization.
- Frequent updates. When your app UI changes, updating screenshots in Lomio is fast. Swap in new screenshots, re-export. In Figma, you'd be updating mockups across multiple artboards and languages.
- Offline work. Lomio runs fully locally on your Mac. No internet needed (except for Pexels stock photo search). Figma requires a browser and internet connection.
- Built-in assets. 6,000+ icons and illustrations, plus Pexels stock photos, directly in the editor. No searching for Figma plugins or external asset libraries.
Pricing comparison
Lomio:
- Monthly: $4.99/month (7-day free trial)
- Yearly: $39.99/year (7-day free trial)
- Lifetime: $49.99 once (offline features only)
Figma:
- Free tier: Limited to 3 files
- Professional: $15/month per editor
- Organization: $45/month per editor
For a solo developer, Lomio is significantly cheaper. For a team with existing Figma licenses, the cost difference is less relevant, but the time savings remain.
The bottom line
This isn't about which tool is "better" in general. Figma is a world-class design tool. Lomio is a purpose-built screenshot tool.
The question is: what do you actually need?
If you need to create professional App Store screenshots quickly, update them easily, and support multiple languages without the overhead of a full design tool, Lomio is the faster path.
If you need pixel-perfect custom designs with team collaboration and you already have a Figma workflow, stick with what works.
For most indie developers and small teams, the answer is clear: use the right tool for the job.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my Figma designs into Lomio? Not directly. Lomio uses its own template format. But you can export images from Figma and use them as backgrounds or elements in Lomio.
Does Lomio replace Figma entirely? No. Lomio is specifically for App Store and Play Store screenshots. For general UI design, prototyping, and other design work, Figma is still the right choice.
Can I use both tools together? Yes. Some developers design custom illustration elements in Figma, export them as PNGs or SVGs, and use them inside Lomio templates. This gives you custom design elements with Lomio's speed and multi-language workflow.
I'm not a designer. Which should I use? Lomio. The templates give you a professional starting point without needing to learn design fundamentals. Here's how to get started.