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Halloween Photo Editor 2020 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Halloween Photo Editor 2020's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Halloween Photo Editor 2020
This App
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
Nemesis
Analog Portland
Contender
Photo Editor: HSL & Skin Tools
Contender
Retouch Photos: Remove Objects
Contender
Fotorist: Art Photo Editor
Contender
CINEMA24 - Cinematic Multi Cam
Peer
Dual Recorder: DuoShot Camera
Peer
NDI Camera: Easy Streaming
Peer
SLMMSK: Anti Selfie Camera
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperDusan LilicPicsArt, Inc.ordinaryfactory Inc.Alan CushwayArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.Luan Tran MinhJiYeon NohHue Nguyen ThiNewTekGlitche Ltd.
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoPhoto & Video
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.0 / 54.7 / 53.1 / 54.6 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 53.3 / 54.7 / 53.1 / 53.3 / 5
Ratings Count61,192,6731926520317317113186207
PriceFreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFree$0.99Free$19.99Free
Release DateOct 2, 2019Jan 2, 2013Jan 11, 2015Mar 6, 2019Dec 14, 2021Mar 26, 2020Jul 7, 2021Mar 30, 2026Sep 14, 2019Aug 13, 2014
Last UpdatedOct 2, 2019Jun 30, 2026Oct 15, 2019May 7, 2026May 4, 2026May 5, 2026Apr 28, 2026May 8, 2026Mar 16, 2026Apr 2, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-negative-positive----negative-
Score-25/100-85/100----30/100-
Praises-
  • Extensive library of editing effects and creative tools provides unmatched artistic versatility
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  • Granular control
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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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  • Subscription gating
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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
  • Low-friction experience for quick holiday content creation
  • Lower barrier to entry than feature-heavy editors
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • 60M+ sticker library functions as a community-driven acquisition moat
  • Curated film-aesthetic filters provide a distinct brand identity
  • One-time purchase model avoids recurring subscription fatigue
  • Granular HSL control enables professional-grade grid consistency.
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  • Offline-first processing architecture enables usage in low-connectivity environments
  • Simplified UX reduces friction for casual users
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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
  • 3.0-star rating on iOS indicates poor user satisfaction
  • No major feature updates since 2019 release
  • Premium tier pricing above category median
  • 0.6★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Aggressive ad-frequency triggers high-churn complaints
  • No feature updates since 2019
  • Lacks social sharing integration
  • Static filter library cannot compete with generative AI tools
  • Subscription gate for basic tools limits top-of-funnel conversion.
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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
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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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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumpaidsubscriptionfreefreefreemiumfreepaidfree
MomentumZombieIntenseZombie---Intense---
Update Cadence2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~2410d avg5 versions, ~5d avg5 versions---5 versions---

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