# RNBlocks vs Figma

> Compare Figma’s design and Make workflows with RNBlocks’ React Native app creation, native preview and release preparation.

Canonical: https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/comparison/rnblocks-vs-figma
Updated: 2026-10-01

Figma is relevant when the work starts with design exploration and collaboration. RNBlocks is relevant when you want to build and test a React Native app and carry it toward a mobile release.

Figma Make also lets you turn designs and prompts into working web apps.

## Figma Make creates working experiences

Section: https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/comparison/rnblocks-vs-figma#make

Figma documents Make as a conversational tool that turns ideas and existing designs into interactive applications. It supports design attachments, editing, collaboration and publishing a web app to a URL.

That makes Make a useful option to evaluate when your team already works with Figma designs and wants a functional experience for feedback. Its documented web publishing route is different from preparing a React Native store build.

- [Figma: Explore Figma Make](https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/31304412302231-Explore-Figma-Make)
- [Figma: Publish a Make app](https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/31304586129559-Publish-update-or-unpublish-a-Figma-Make-file)

## What you would do in RNBlocks

Section: https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/comparison/rnblocks-vs-figma#rnblocks

Describe the app in Studio or start from the screen and flow library. Iterate on the generated app in the conversation, test its native preview and connect the services its features need.

When ready, choose Publish for release settings, store copy, screenshots and build preparation. The publishing guides explain which actions are available and which account or store steps remain with you.

- [Studio](https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/studio)
- [Publishing](https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/publishing)

## Try a design-to-device handoff

Section: https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/comparison/rnblocks-vs-figma#trial

1. **Agree on the interaction** — Choose one flow with more than a visual transition: entering information, saving it and seeing the saved result. Identify the design details that matter.

2. **Evaluate the design review** — Check how your team gives feedback, manages states and keeps changes understandable. Use the actual collaboration workflow you intend to keep.

3. **Evaluate the mobile implementation** — In RNBlocks, test the corresponding app flow in native preview, including safe areas and keyboard behavior. Confirm the data and connected actions work, rather than judging only the screenshot.


## The tools can serve different stages

Section: https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/comparison/rnblocks-vs-figma#together

A design team can use Figma to settle visual and interaction decisions, then use those decisions while building in RNBlocks. Use the design as a reference while building and testing the mobile app.

Choose the result you need to maintain: a shared design, a published web experience or a mobile app. For a store release, include testing and account setup in the evaluation.

- [Testing routes](https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/publishing/testing)

## Continue

- [Comparison guide](https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/comparison)
- [Build your first app](https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/first-app)
- [Create store screenshots](https://www.rnblocks.dev/docs/publishing/store-assets)

## Official references

- [Figma: Explore Figma Make](https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/31304412302231-Explore-Figma-Make)
- [Figma: Publish a Make app](https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/31304586129559-Publish-update-or-unpublish-a-Figma-Make-file)