| Core Identity |
| Developer | 3DTOPO Inc. | Prisma labs, inc. | Bazaart Ltd. | Prequel Inc. | Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd. | Adobe Inc. | Invideo Inc | SCALEUP YAZILIM HIZMETLERI |
| Category | Photo & Video | Photo & Video | Photo & Video | Photo & Video | Photo & Video | Photo & Video | Photo & Video | Photo & Video |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 3,778 | 415,480 | 257,339 | 332,806 | 78,493 | 739,082 | 26,608 | 76,068 |
| Price | USD2.99 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2017 | Nov 16, 2018 | Apr 6, 2012 | Mar 29, 2018 | Feb 15, 2011 | Oct 9, 2009 | Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Last Updated | Aug 23, 2019 | May 19, 2026 | May 2, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | mixed | positive | negative | negative | mixed | terrible | terrible |
| Score | 85/100 | 45/100 | 75/100 | 25/100 | 25/100 | 45/100 | 15/100 | 15/100 |
| Praises | - Realtime adjustable painting settings allow users to create infinite artistic variety from photos
| - High quality photo editing results provide professional outcomes without requiring manual retouching expertise
| - Versatile creative tools allow users to produce professional graphic designs without needing advanced technical skills
| - High quality visual effects and creative tools provide aesthetic value for photography enthusiasts
| - High-quality photo editing tools provide professional results for casual social media users
- AI-powered photo restoration features deliver effective results for damaged or low-quality images
| | - High quality video generation capabilities provide value for content creators seeking professional results
| - High quality and professional visual output generated by the core AI engine
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| Complaints | - Sluggish painting performance and unresponsive UI states occur during the image generation process
| - Aggressive monetization and opaque token systems create significant friction for casual users
| - Aggressive transition to subscription models alienates long-term users who previously held lifetime access
| - Aggressive paywalling of basic editing features forces unwanted subscription commitments for casual users
- Arbitrary usage caps on premium effects limit utility even for active paid subscribers
| - Aggressive ad frequency and intrusive full-screen pop-ups disrupt the core photo editing workflow
- Removal of user-defined retouch templates forces manual, repetitive editing for frequent content creators
- Pay-to-play transition gates previously free features behind subscription tiers, alienating long-term users
| - App Stability
- Monetization Friction
| - Aggressive credit consumption models prevent users from completing even a single video generation task
| - Aggressive monetization strategy forces recurring payments for individual image generations post-subscription
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| Requests | - Status bar indicator during the painting process to show progress and completion status
| - Restoration of manual face and skin retouching tools for greater creative control
| - Expanded export options including PDF support and external brush imports for professional design workflows
| - Improved transparency regarding free versus premium feature availability within the interface
| - Restoration of the custom template saving feature to allow for uniform batch editing
| - | - Implementation of a genuine free trial period to evaluate output quality before financial commitment
| - Transparent free trial or demonstration mode to evaluate quality before financial commitment
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - One-time purchase model removes subscription friction
- Generative engine creates high switching costs
- 4K export supports professional-grade physical output
| - High-quality generative AI output drives immediate visual satisfaction
- Intuitive interface lowers the barrier for casual users
- Premium-tier gating of high-margin features captures user willingness-to-pay
| - Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
- Cloud-sync project history functions as a switching-cost barrier
- All-in-one design suite integrates video and graphic templates
| - Curated aesthetic library sustains brand identity
- D3D motion-graphics provide unique creative output
- High-quality filter library drives organic social sharing
| - 1000+ material library drives recurring subscription value
- AI-powered portrait detection provides high-fidelity results
- Multi-track video editor captures social media creator workflows
| - Adobe Firefly integration for Generative Fill
- Creative Cloud ecosystem connectivity
- High-quality technical imaging algorithms
| - Agent One's long-term project memory creates professional-grade consistency
- Multi-language voice cloning increases creator switching costs
- Real-time collaboration tools enable team-based B2B workflows
| - High-velocity trend adoption drives viral sharing
- One-tap professional utility reduces user effort
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| Weaknesses | - Sluggish performance on modern hardware
- Removal of legacy presets limits creative options
- Lack of progress indicators during rendering
| - 45 sentiment score reflects high friction from token-gated basic features
- Removal of manual sliders triggers churn among power users
- Technical instability during export disrupts core workflows
| - Premium tier pricing above category median
- 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
- No cloud-save despite 142 requests in reviews
| - Premium tier at category-median pricing
- 10-use weekly limit on AI effects
- Frequent crashes during large library access
| - Aggressive ad frequency disrupts core editing flow
- Removal of custom template-saving forces repetitive manual work
- Subscription gating of previously free features drives negative sentiment
| - Critical 'infinite loading' stability bugs
- Intrusive AI UI (25% screen coverage)
- Aggressive watermarking on free tier
| - Aggressive credit consumption prevents task completion
- Lack of transparent trial options drives negative sentiment
- 0.5★ rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
| - Bait-and-switch monetization drives churn
- 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates instability
- Lack of free trial prevents quality verification
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| Pricing | paid | freemium | subscription | subscription | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | Zombie | Steady | Active | Active | Intense | Intense | Intense | Active |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~19d avg | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~23d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 4 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~20d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 5 versions, ~5d avg |
