Smartmockups Alternative (2026)
If you want a focused tool for store screenshots, AppShotEditor is the Smartmockups alternative to try; if you already design everything in Canva, Smartmockups is still the better fit. Smartmockups was a mockup generator; as of October 2026, smartmockups.com redirects (301) to Canva’s mockups page.
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AppShotEditor vs Smartmockups at a glance
| Feature | AppShotEditor | Smartmockups |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web (any modern browser) | Now part of Canva (canva.com/mockups) |
| Paid plans | Starter $29/yr, Pro $59/yr, Studio $129/yr | Canva plans apply |
| Free plan | Editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup | Not stated on their site |
| Watermark on free exports | None | Not stated on their site |
| Device frames | 27 frames (iPhone, Pixel free; iPad Starter; Mac Pro) | Canva mockups |
| Localization | No built-in translation; duplicate a project per language | Not stated on their site |
| Upload to App Store Connect / Play | No (export files, then upload) | Not stated on their site |
| AI / coding-agent workflow | Open Agent Skill for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and opencode | Not stated on their site |
| Re-edit a finished set | Yes: projects keep every layer after export | Not stated on their site |
Where Smartmockups is strong
- Inside Canva, mockups sit next to Canva’s full design toolset.
Choose Smartmockups if: You already design everything in Canva.
Where AppShotEditor is different
- AppShotEditor is a dedicated store-screenshot editor with exact App Store and Play sizes.
- No account needed to start.
Choose AppShotEditor if: You want a focused tool for store screenshots.
Switching from Smartmockups
- Export your raw app screenshots (not the finished, framed images) from your Simulator or device.
- Open the editor, pick a device frame, and drop the screenshots in.
- Re-type your headlines, or let the Agent Skill draft them from your code.
- Export at the exact size: see App Store sizes and Google Play sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Smartmockups free?
As of October 2026, Smartmockups’s site lists: Not stated on their site. Paid: Canva plans apply.
Does Smartmockups add a watermark?
Smartmockups’s site did not say when we checked in October 2026. AppShotEditor adds no watermark on any plan.
What is the best free alternative to Smartmockups?
AppShotEditor: editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup, no watermark, and 27 frames (iPhone, Pixel free; iPad Starter; Mac Pro). You already design everything in Canva? Then Smartmockups may still suit you better.
What happened to Smartmockups?
When we checked on October 12, 2026, smartmockups.com answered with a permanent redirect to canva.com/mockups, so the tool now lives inside Canva.