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Halloween Photo Booth 2017 vs its rivals

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

Halloween Photo Booth 2017
This App
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
Nemesis
Art Photo Editor - Edit Photos
Contender
Analog Portland
Contender
Halloween Photo Editor 2020
Contender
Leprecam
Contender
1001 Butterflies
Peer
Koja Cam: Vintage Film Camera
Peer
SLMMSK: Anti Selfie Camera
Peer
CINEMA24 - Cinematic Multi Cam
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperUAB Target WorksPicsArt, Inc.Danijel Cvetkovicordinaryfactory Inc.Dusan LilicAsinine Games IncNear Future Marketing Inc.Afterlight Collective, IncGlitche Ltd.JiYeon Noh
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoEntertainmentGamesPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & Video
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.4 / 54.7 / 52.3 / 53.1 / 53.0 / 54.2 / 55.0 / 54.4 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5
Ratings Count51,192,673319658520717
PriceFreeFreeFree$0.99Free$0.99$0.99FreeFree$0.99
Release DateSep 9, 2013Jan 2, 2013Jul 23, 2018Jan 11, 2015Oct 2, 2019Mar 9, 2013Jul 8, 2020May 16, 2025Aug 13, 2014Jul 7, 2021
Last UpdatedSep 4, 2017Jun 30, 2026Jul 23, 2018Oct 15, 2019Oct 2, 2019Mar 7, 2026Mar 6, 2023Jul 17, 2025Apr 2, 2026Apr 28, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-negative----excellent---
Score-25/100----90/100---
Praises-
  • Extensive library of editing effects and creative tools provides unmatched artistic versatility
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  • High quality visual presentation of butterfly species keeps new users engaged during initial discovery sessions
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Complaints-
  • Aggressive advertising and forced pop-ups disrupt the editing workflow and degrade user experience
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  • Limited customization options for decorating environments restrict creative expression for long term active users
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Requests-
  • Option to disable AI-driven features and content for users preferring traditional editing tools
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  • Expanded decorative asset library requested to provide more variety for personalized environment design
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Niche focus on Halloween-specific content provides a faster, simpler experience for seasonal users
  • Lightweight architecture avoids the bloat found in massive editing suites
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • 60M+ sticker library functions as a community-driven acquisition moat
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  • 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
  • Niche holiday focus reduces user friction for seasonal editing
  • Low-complexity interface allows for rapid photo-bombing
  • High-fidelity 3D butterfly rendering sustains initial discovery engagement
  • AR camera integration provides a tactile creative experience
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Weaknesses
  • No feature updates since 2017
  • 3.4 rating on only 5 reviews signals lack of user engagement
  • Reliance on static stickers limits creative ceiling
  • 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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  • 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
  • Manual erasing workflow is high-friction compared to AI-extraction tools
  • No feature updates since 2013
  • No social-sharing integration
  • Premium tier at $0.99 lacks recurring revenue
  • Limited decorative asset library restricts long-term creative expression
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Update Cadence-5 versions, ~5d avg-5 versions2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2410d avg-5 versions--5 versions

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