When comparing Animation Desk vs UXPin, the Slant community recommends UXPin for most people. In the question“What are the best tools for prototyping mobile interactions/animations?” UXPin is ranked 12th while Animation Desk is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose UXPin is:
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Specs
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Pros
Pro Quick sketch
Great for light sketches, and some drafting for your animation.
Pro Free to use
Some features may require purchases but the app free as is, and works fine.
Pro Works on different platforms
It supports almost every major platforms, so working on iOS, Android, and Windows devices is not a problem.
Pro Photoshop compatible
Supports PSD file import/export, can export your draft to Photoshop easily for further works.
Pro UXPin has great advanced features for prototyping
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Pro Actively developed
UXPin is constantly being updated with new features.
Pro Import from PhotoShop and Sketch
A pro UXPin account will allow you to import existing projects from PhotoShop or Sketch.
Pro Extensive library of elements and patterns
UXPin offers elements from a wide range libraries. This includes responsive frameworks such as Bootstrap and Foundation, and libraries specific to mobile prototyping.
Cons
Con Android version is not as extensive as the iOS version
Some of the options that are present in the iOS version of Animation Desk Cloud aren't integrated in the Android application. For example, features such frame labeling isn't available.
Con Doesn't include any mobile prototyping specific features
Con iOS free cloud version has no sound options
Con Expensive subscription model
$29 per user/mo ($350 pa) will soon rack up compared to a standalone product like Axure PRO ($450) which has a license that lasts years (they have given out free updates for the last 2 versions).
Con Steep learning curve
UXPin is one of the more complex prototyping tools. Combined with a lack of documentation, it can be discouraging for first time users.