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4.5 avg rating
2 free apps
Updated October 2026
Color Thief
Color Thief
Yellow Cedar Software, Inc.
📷 Photo & Video

Color Thief is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Color Thief

Circular Tiny Planet Editor#1

Circular Tiny Planet Editor by James Grote

New Twist Photo Editor
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7(660 ratings)
$4.99
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Transform your photos into unique circular images with advanced editing tools. Add professional effects like lens flares, celestial bodies, and customizable center objects to create miniature worlds. Supports 360-degree photos for immersive edits.

FotoDa#2

FotoDa by Zevan Rosser

instantly create abstract art
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.0😐(139 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into unique abstract art with this app. Easily create stunning collages from your existing pictures and share your artistic visions.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Creates stunning abstract art from photos
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🎲 Unique randomized blending algorithm
  • 💰 Free version offers substantial features
  • 🔄 Multiple exposure blending capabilities
  • ✨ Produces surprising and creative results
  • 🎯 Excellent for digital artists and inspiration
  • ⚡ Fast generation of artistic combinations
  • 🖼️ Supports multiple image layering

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
  • 🚫 App won't open or launch properly
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🖼️ Limited control over output and composition
  • 📐 Fixed portrait-only output format
  • 🔒 Watermarks on free version output
  • 💾 Low resolution output quality
  • 🎚️ Minimal adjustment and customization options
  • 📸 Photo library navigation is slow and freezes
  • ❌ No ability to reset/clear and start over
  • 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices
PhotoArtista - Oil#3

PhotoArtista - Oil by JixiPix, LLC

Photo into a oil painting
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(221 ratings)
$4.99
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Transform your photos into stunning oil paintings with this app. It offers various artistic styles and adjustable controls for a personalized masterpiece. Easily share your creations or print them.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Excellent artistic oil painting effects
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎯 Professional-quality results
  • 🖼️ Wide variety of customizable filters and styles
  • ⚡ Fast rendering on modern devices
  • 🔧 Extensive adjustment options and presets
  • 💾 Full resolution output maintained
  • 🎭 Multiple artistic styles (Oil, Haiku, Sketch)
  • 😊 Fun and enjoyable to use
  • 🏆 Great for inspiration and creative brainstorming

Room to Improve

  • ⏳ Slow rendering time on some devices
  • 🐛 App crashes when phone goes to sleep
  • ❌ Cannot save photos directly to camera roll
  • 🔲 Limited control for selective editing
  • 😕 Confusing interface with unclear button graphics
  • 🔄 Re-renders every time you view settings
  • 📱 Display scaling issues on iPad
  • 🎯 Effects not realistic enough for professional artists
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
  • ⚠️ Crashes on iOS 7 and iOS 6

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