# ArtistA: Cartoon Photo Editor — user reviews

> 128 indexed App Store user reviews of ArtistA by Lyrebird Studio, rated 4.30/5 from 887 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artista-cartoon-photo-editor/id1457658270/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artista-cartoon-photo-editor/id1457658270.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 641 · 4★ 76 · 3★ 34 · 2★ 29 · 1★ 107

## What do users think of ArtistA?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Cool picture effects
- 💡 Interesting AI-powered features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable
- 💸 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 📢 Excessive ads and intrusive branding
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sketch feature doesn't work as expected
- Saving issues, only partial images saved
- Crashes and freezes on various actions

**Most requested features**

- Improve sketch/outline feature
- Allow importing existing photos
- Provide more control over output
- Implement a true free trial period

## Newest reviews (19 of 128)

### 3/5 — Not what I was looking for

*2026-01-03*

Unfortunately you can’t use your photos you have to take new photos. Not what I was looking for.

### 2/5 — super glitchy

*2025-04-27, version 1.1.2*

when it works it is pretty cool but glitchy and locks up when trying to access photos

### 3/5 — 취소하고 싶어요 ㅠㅠ

*2025-01-20*

어디서 취소하는거죠? ㅠㅠ 방법 알려주세요

### 4/5 — UI is not up to the mark

*2025-01-09*

UI needs lot of improvements. The tick and cross signs gets stuck behind the status bar in iPhone.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2024-11-10*

Did 3 thin small lines instead of the line drawing examples it shows. Garbage

### 1/5 — Pésima app

*2024-11-10, version 1.1.1*

Nada que ver la publicidad con lo que hace

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-10-31*

App sketch does not work on any picture.

### 1/5 — Impossible to cancel

*2024-10-20*

I cannot cancel this app, I only used it once and now they are trying to charge me $29, and I cannot cancel it or contact anyone at this app. Such a scam!

### 2/5 — 환불  부탁드려요

*2024-10-17*

자동결제 되서 된 줄도 모르고 있다가 사용 한번 안하고 환불 요청 한 건데 왜 환불이 안되나요 ㅜ다른 앱들은 자동 구독 갱신이 됬을때 사용하지 않았으면 환불 해 주는데  제발 환불 부탁드려요 ㅜ

### 1/5 — Berbat

*2024-08-27, version 1.1.1*

Uygulama fotoğrafları seçmiyor bile düzenleme yapmak için önce fotoğraf gerekiyor

### 4/5 — Artist Ai

*2024-08-25, version 1.1.1*

Hello. I was charge $64.16 for your annual subscription. Today I tried using the app and the results tags your company name to the artist as a big bold tag on the left side of my artwork. Also your ad keeps showing ads while it’s “printing” digitally the artwork result.

### 1/5 — This app charged me without my authorization

*2024-07-21, version 1.1.1*

Hello sirs, 

The ArtistA app just charged me US$32 through my iPhone to my Apple ID.

I want the money back because I only downloaded the application to learn about it and I never authorized the payment. I don`t want your services.

Thanks for your help and best regards,

DDLC

### 1/5 — Ужасное приложение

*2024-06-24*

Приложение хотела для зарисовки скетчей. В бесплатных версиях они намного лучше, чем в этом приложении. Ни разнообразия, ни выбора. Полный шлак, только время потратила

### 1/5 — Bitte schreiben !

*2024-05-01*

Hallo 
Ich habe die App runterladen um sie zu probieren automatisch wurden mir 30€ von Paypal abgezogen ohne das ich die App überhaupt getestet hab. 
Ich möchte bitte das sie sich an mich wenden

### 1/5 — “Artista “ on the pic

*2024-04-19*

Im disappointed in “Artista” being on the finished pic. I paid for subscription I think I wouldn’t have to succumb to selfish promotion. The pictures we edit using the app should NOT have “Artista” or anything displayed on the pic

### 1/5 — SOPORTE

*2024-04-18, version 1.1.1*

Necesito contactar con soporte técnico ya que he realizado una compra anual por este servicio y pido la anulación del mismo y devolver mi dinero

### 1/5 — Le queda muchisimo por mejorar

*2024-03-28, version 1.1.1*

No me gustó nada porque no tiene casi efectos, porque para algunos hay que pagar y además algunas fotos no deja seleccionarlas para editarlas porque no funciona al pinchar sobre ellas. 
Aplicación desinstalada.

### 1/5 — Cool effects, but charged me instead of honoring the three-day free trial

*2024-03-27, version 1.1.1*

Wanted to try out but was charged instead of receiving free trial and no way to get my refund.

### 1/5 — Tricky to unsubscribe

*2024-03-10*

Has only been a few hours I downloaded the app and already decided to unsubscribe or cancel. They make it impossible for you to do so. This to me is a scam! Shouldn’t be allowed. Please don’t fall for it!!!!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — rubbish

*2026-05-11*

Kkk

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2025-08-31, version 1.1.2*

Do not recommend. Tried it for a line sketch, gave me scribbles lol. PASS

### 1/5 — No 3 day free

*2025-08-23*

I wanted to try before purchase. It read 3 days free. It immediately charged $$ didn’t give 3 days before it charged my credit card.

### 1/5 — Es un fraude

*2025-06-24, version 1.1.2*

La aplicación NO FUNCIONA

### 1/5 — Não baixe esse app

*2025-06-02*

Paguei e os filtros são horríveis, queria um foto de traço para desenhar, e deixou só um fundo branco sem nada

### 1/5 — SCAM

*2025-03-30, version 1.1.2*

NOT FREE.  Only free for 3 days then you HAVE TO pay

### 1/5 — Cobrança indevida

*2025-01-17*

Disseram que seria teste gratis mas abaterem no meu cartão. Pessimo!

### 1/5 — Beznadziejna

*2025-01-09, version 1.1.2*

Najgorszy edytor zdjęć jaki kiedykolwiek miałam

### 1/5 — Días gratis - Engañoso

*2024-12-01, version 1.1.1*

Salió que había prueba gratix 6 días. La use 10 minutos el segundo día y de pronto , ya me habían cobrado todo el año s/.117.00… , ni siquiera un mes y me perjudicaron. Para mi es una estafa, no le pondría ni una estrella pero es obligatorio .

### 1/5 — ESTAFADORES

*2024-11-19, version 1.1.1*

He aceptado una pruba gratuita y de una me han cobrado 30€ 
Ladrones! Además es horrible la app. 
Devuelvanme mi dinero!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Süper

*2024-09-14, version 1.1.1*

Çok beğendim

### 5/5 — Amazing!.

*2022-10-20, version 1.0.15*

Easy to handle and lively to work with.❤️👍🏻

### 5/5 — Asuncion AOrsini

*2022-09-30*

Every time I draw, color I used it, become amaze how the picture change in front of me, like magic. This save time and look for better options on your work. Thank you to allow me find my directions.

### 5/5 — Yo🖇

*2022-01-12, version 1.0.15*

Siento que es una buena App✨ a cambio de las otras 🌸

### 5/5 — Awesome 🎉

*2021-06-17*

I really love it❤️

### 5/5 — baya güzelllll

*2021-04-16, version 1.0.12*

ben beyendim güzel sizde denemelisiniz uygulama çook iyi!!❤️❤️

### 5/5 — No guarda la imagen

*2020-11-24, version 1.0.4*

Al buscarla en la galería sale una imagen en blanco

### 5/5 — Muy buena aplicación

*2020-09-19, version 1.0.4*

La mejor

### 5/5 — Lo mejor

*2020-07-03, version 1.0.4*

Esto que an creado es especial para mí por que ahora puedo aser que se vean creadas a mano o pincel pero lejos de la aplicación tengo 10 años lo cual el juego ase mejor todo esto de la pintura así que les doy 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 cinco estrellas 😊🙂

### 5/5 — Pls Update fix it

*2020-06-28, version 1.0.4*

Bruv it’s good Buhh Plss fix da outline for da photo Plss make it outline like da person Perfectly Plss dis app is good Buhh Pls .

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