# Layover

> App for blending and layering multiple images with effects and masks. (iPhone/iPad app by Peak Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layover/id544329607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peak Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/377989830)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layover/id544329607/reviews.md

## What is Layover?

Layover lets you blend the colors, textures and images of up to five pictures to create a single image.

"Layover for iOS offers sophisticated layering, blending to images." 
-TUAW 

"There are many uses for Layover — the possibilities are endless. If you’ve been wanting to blend your images together, then look no further." 
-App Advice

FEATURES: 

• Blend up to five images: Once images are imported, you can change the order of the photos via drag and drop. You can also duplicate and lock frames.
• 15 blend effects (Multiply, Screen, Layover, Soft Light, Hard Light, Color Dodge, Color Burn, Addition, Difference, Darken, Lighten, Hue, Saturation, Color and Luminosity). 
• Canvas is square by default, but portrait/landscape at 3:2 and 4:3 ratios are available via the Crop feature.
• The Mask feature lets you erase specific parts of pictures to isolate different elements, remove the background, let different layers show through, etc. 
• Save to camera roll or share your creations via email, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr or Tumblr.   
• Use a base layer of any color to add filtering to just one image. 
• Use photos from your camera roll or Photo Stream, or take a photo on the fly. 
• Zoom into a specific area of a photo, and move the image within the frame and rotate it to any angle. 

For an overview of how to use Layover, read our blog post: http://www.layoverapp.com/layover-101-understanding-the-basics/

Let’s connect! 

• Instagram: @Layoverapp
• Twitter: @Layoverapp
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Layover/453089781390082?ref=hl 
• Stay up to date about Layover and learn tips: http://www.layoverapp.com/blog/

## Key features

- Blend up to five images
- 15 blend effects
- Masking feature
- Adjustable canvas ratios
- Color filtering
- Image manipulation (zoom, rotate, move)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layover/id544329607/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update please!

*2022-06-23, version 1.4.2*

This used to be my favorite app, doesn’t work anymore, has a lot of  glitches because it hasn’t been updated in 4 years. Please do a new update!

### 1/5 — Cannot control image blending

*2021-01-20, version 1.4.2*

This app used to work flawlessly for me, but I now cannot get images to blend without the scaling majorly shifting.

I tried reinstalling, restating my phone, checking for updates, etc., but I can’t get the app to work properly anymore. 

I thought the locking function would help, but even with images locked, everything shifts when I introduce another image or switch between the mask/blend functions. 

If this was something that could be fixed that would be excellent. I’ve recommended the app for years, and have vastly enjoyed it in the past. Now, however, it’s pointless to even try to use. It’s a major bummer.

### 2/5 — What happened?!

*2020-10-15, version 1.4.2*

I have loved this app for years, but now the bottom picture gets HUGE!!! Fix this, please.

### 1/5 — Difficult

*2020-07-19, version 1.4.2*

Difficult to use! Not worth it!

### 2/5 — What happened

*2020-03-28, version 1.4.2*

This use to be my favorite image merge app. But for some reason it started to over scale any imported image. So you have no control of what you are blending anymore. I’ve tried to delete the app and re-download, no results. Really disappointing.

### 2/5 — Avid user until I got my iPhone 8+

*2020-01-15, version 1.4.2*

Perfect, simple, and quick. I love this app. Sadly bugs make it unusable since getting my 8+. Looking for alternatives. Or a bug fix...maybe?

### 1/5 — Cannot save work to Photos

*2019-04-02, version 1.4.2*

I cannot save my work to my photo album my iPhone X or my iPad Pro. I could not find the app in my iPhone settings, so there was no way to permit it to access the photos.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-02-16, version 1.4.2*

Glitchy and doesn’t really work.

### 3/5 — Paid again!

*2019-01-30, version 1.4.2*

I love this app. This is a complaint.

I’ve been using it for six years, and somehow it deleted my info, then asked me to purchase app, to which I had to delete it entirely in order to pay for it again so I can use it. That’s a shame. 

It’s doesn’t cost but there is a point up loyal and customer service. It’s very annoying as a solid customer who is supporting this app— there should be customer service on this type of stuff.

### 5/5 — Delete

*2017-07-28, version 1.4.2*

This app looks and feels top shelf and Photoshop layer-like, but for the life if me I can't find a way to delete a layer. 😣😳 May I ask someone to help? Once I figure this out, there will be no stopping me. I'm a photo and filter junkie - can't get enough.

## Frequently asked questions about Layover

### What does Layover do?

Layover allows you to combine the colors, textures, and images from up to five different photos to create a single, unique image. It offers sophisticated layering and blending capabilities for advanced photo composition.

### What are the key features of Layover?

Key features include blending up to five images with 15 different blend effects, a masking tool to erase parts of images, adjustable canvas ratios, and the ability to add color filters. You can also zoom, rotate, and move images within frames.

### How much does Layover cost?

Based on the provided information, Layover is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What kind of images can I use with Layover?

You can use photos from your device's camera roll, Photo Stream, or take a new photo directly within the app. The app is designed to work with various image sources for creative blending.

### How can I share my creations from Layover?

Once you've finished creating your blended image, you can save it directly to your camera roll. Additionally, the app allows you to share your creations instantly via email, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or Tumblr.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2015-08-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iPad bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2015-07-09

Bug Fixes :-)

### 1.3.3 — 2014-10-18

Bugfixes!

### 1.3.2 — 2014-10-08

Bug fixes and Improvements

### 1.3.1 — 2014-09-26

Minor update for iOS 8 release

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## More apps by Peak Systems

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All apps by Peak Systems: https://appshunter.io/developer/377989830

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