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Lightroom: AI Photo Editor icon

Lightroom: AI Photo Editor

by Adobe Inc.

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Metadata

Audit Date
Feb 17, 2026
Signal Count
333445 reviews available
Version Audited
11.1.1
Publisher
Adobe Inc.
Platforms
iOS
Category
🇺🇸 Photo & Video
App Store Rank
#23 Free#9 Grossingin Photo & Video (US)
Target Audience
Hobbyist and social media creators seeking professional-grade photo results without a steep learning curve, as well as mobile-first photographers needing cross-device consistency.
Bundle ID (iOS)
com.adobe.lrmobilephone
Developer Website
www.adobe.com

Confidence & Data Quality

high confidence — 333445 reviews available

Sources: Public app store reviews, Developer website content, App store metadata

Market Presence

4.8
333.4K ratings
iOS
4.8/5 (333.4K)

App Functional Synopsis

Adobe Lightroom is a premium mobile photo and video editor that leverages AI to provide professional-grade results for hobbyists and social media creators. It functions as a key entry point into the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem, emphasizing AI-driven automation and cross-device consistency. While it remains the industry standard, it faces growing pressure from users regarding subscription costs and app performance.

Key Features

Generative RemoveDifferentiator

AI-powered object eraser that allows users to remove unwanted distractions from photos with a single touch.

Quick Actions & Adaptive PresetsDifferentiator

AI-driven suggested edits tailored to specific photos, including one-tap retouching for skin, teeth whitening, and background blurring.

Assisted CullingDifferentiator

AI-powered tool that filters photos based on image quality and groups similar shots to speed up the selection process.

Lens BlurStandard

Uses AI to instantly create a portrait effect by focusing on the subject and blurring the background.

Batch EditingStandard

Allows users to apply the same edits across multiple photos simultaneously to ensure visual consistency.

Monetization Strategy

Model: freemium

Tiers:
Free version with basic toolsLightroom Plan: $11.99/mo (1TB Storage)Photography Plan: $19.99/mo (Lightroom + Photoshop)Creative Cloud Pro: $34.99/mo

Adobe uses a mobile-first freemium model to capture casual users, while aggressively upselling cloud storage and cross-platform synchronization through its Creative Cloud subscription ecosystem.

User Sentiment

Emerging trends in user feedback

This sentiment analysis is in beta. It highlights recent user feedback trends to help identify areas for improvement. It is not an assessment of the app's overall quality and should be considered alongside other decision-making inputs.

positive4.77585/5 (333.4K reviews)

Top Praises

Professional Editing Capabilities

The results are professional looking, if you have a good eye.

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Mobile Workflow & Portability

I take sports photos and this app has been a life saver for on the go!

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Top Complaints (Impact Areas)

Subscription Price Hikes

Raised their prices for the subscription so I canceled.

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Performance & Stability

App crashes and erases all of your work it’s great!!

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SWOT Analysis

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Data Sources

  • Public app store reviews (333445 available)
  • Developer website content
  • App store metadata and version history

Generated by Marlvel.ai — Independent analysis. No publisher influence.

Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.