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Christmas Photo Booth 2017 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Christmas Photo Booth 2017's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Christmas Photo Booth 2017
This App
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
Nemesis
Retouch Photos: Remove Objects
Contender
Fotorist: Art Photo Editor
Contender
Analog Portland
Contender
Halloween Photo Editor 2020
Contender
Dual Recorder: DuoShot Camera
Peer
NDI Camera: Easy Streaming
Peer
CINEMA24 - Cinematic Multi Cam
Peer
SLMMSK: Anti Selfie Camera
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperUAB Target WorksPicsArt, Inc.Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.Luan Tran Minhordinaryfactory Inc.Dusan LilicHue Nguyen ThiNewTekJiYeon NohGlitche Ltd.
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & Video
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.5 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 53.1 / 53.0 / 54.7 / 53.1 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5
Ratings Count381,192,67320317319611318617207
PriceFreeFreeFreeFree$0.99FreeFree$19.99$0.99Free
Release DateNov 11, 2012Jan 2, 2013Dec 14, 2021Mar 26, 2020Jan 11, 2015Oct 2, 2019Mar 30, 2026Sep 14, 2019Jul 7, 2021Aug 13, 2014
Last UpdatedSep 4, 2017Jun 30, 2026May 4, 2026May 5, 2026Oct 15, 2019Oct 2, 2019May 8, 2026Mar 16, 2026Apr 28, 2026Apr 2, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-negative-----negative--
Score-25/100-----30/100--
Praises-
  • Extensive library of editing effects and creative tools provides unmatched artistic versatility
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  • Wireless broadcast functionality provides a simple way to stream video within a local network
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Complaints-
  • Aggressive advertising and forced pop-ups disrupt the editing workflow and degrade user experience
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  • Frequent application crashes during extended streaming sessions disrupt professional production workflows
  • Post-update connectivity failures prevent the application from being recognized by external production software
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Requests-
  • Option to disable AI-driven features and content for users preferring traditional editing tools
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  • Expanded frame rate and resolution options to support high-quality professional broadcast requirements
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Niche seasonal focus minimizes feature clutter
  • Low-friction interface enables immediate photo sharing
  • Specialized holiday-themed asset library
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • 60M+ sticker library functions as a community-driven acquisition moat
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  • Offline-first processing architecture enables usage in low-connectivity environments
  • Simplified UX reduces friction for casual users
  • Curated film-aesthetic filters provide a distinct brand identity
  • One-time purchase model avoids recurring subscription fatigue
  • Low-friction experience for quick holiday content creation
  • Lower barrier to entry than feature-heavy editors
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  • NDI protocol integration enables professional broadcast workflow adoption
  • Discovery monitoring ensures stability in complex IP production environments
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Weaknesses
  • No feature updates since 2017
  • Lacks modern AI-driven background removal
  • Missing integrated social-sharing loops
  • Premium tier pricing above category median
  • 0.6★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Aggressive ad-frequency triggers high-churn complaints
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  • Zero monetization strategy misses revenue capture
  • Lack of social sharing features limits organic growth
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user demand
  • No feature updates since 2019
  • Lacks social sharing integration
  • Static filter library cannot compete with generative AI tools
  • 3.0-star rating on iOS indicates poor user satisfaction
  • No major feature updates since 2019 release
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  • Premium tier at $19.99 exceeds category median
  • Persistent application crashes during streaming sessions
  • Removal of quick-toggle UI controls
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Pricingfreefreemiumfreefreepaidfreemiumfreepaidfreemiumfree
Momentum-Intense--ZombieZombie--Intense-
Update Cadence-5 versions, ~5d avg--5 versions2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2410d avg--5 versions-

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