# LetterGlow - Creative Design — Add text & graphics to photos

> Professional graphic design tool for adding text and graphics to photos. (iPhone/iPad app by The Lens Lab Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterglow-creative-design/id650715760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Lens Lab Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/542311623)
- Category: Photo & Video, Business
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.72/5 from 557 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 120 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2013-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterglow-creative-design/id650715760/reviews.md

## What is LetterGlow?

Produce stunning creative images by combining text, graphics & photos. It's not just any text-on-photo app though...

What makes it great? LetterGlow gives you unmatched creative freedom - install your own fonts, use your own graphics & artwork, apply your own color palette, save draft projects, edit previous designs, and fine-tune your creations with ease.

LetterGlow is a professional graphic design tool for the designer in all of us.

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE LETTERGLOW...

YOUR OWN FONT LIBRARY
The freedom to install and use any of your own fonts with your design projects.

YOUR OWN LIBRARY OF GRAPHICS
Create a library of your own logos, artwork, watermarks, or PNGs. Pick from your in-app library whenever you need.

YOUR CUSTOM COLOR PALETTE
The flexibility to use your favorite colors or use brand colors for consistent designs.

SAVE DRAFT PROJECTS
You’re free to edit and fine-tune your designs whenever it suits you. Save and resume a draft project at any time.

KEEP & EDIT PREVIOUS DESIGNS
The freedom to produce and share any design again without having to start from scratch.

USE YOUR DESIGNS AS TEMPLATES
Re-use any design layout as a template to quickly create new images.

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USEFUL FOR ANY DESIGN PROJECT...

> Social media graphics
> Promotional images
> Scrapbook layouts
> Cards & invitations
> Inspirational quotes
> Pinterest posts
> Special sales offers
> Blog images
> Watermarked photos
> Screenshot markups
> Fun messages
> ...

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POWERFUL FEATURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS...

LetterGlow packs all of these capabilities and so much more:

- Choose images to edit from Photos, Dropbox or iCloud Drive (or choose a plain canvas),
- Apply text using the 80+ included fonts PLUS install & manage your own fonts,
- Fine-tune with text editing tools (colour, opacity, shadow, rotate, position, alignment, spacing),
- Create a custom color palette to help you create consistent designs,
- Choose from the 500+ graphics & artwork to add style to your photos,
- Apply simple shapes, frames, fun artwork, elegant decorations, cute phrases & geometric elements,
- Install your own graphics, logos, or digital stamps in your custom in-app library,
- Apply any image over your photos (select from Photos, Dropbox or iCloud Drive),
- Apply a tint colour, add a blur effect, and desaturate your images for creative styling,
- Layer-based editing for increased control of your designs,
- Snap layers for perfect alignment & positioning,
- Ability to undo (and redo) previous editing changes,
- Lock individual layers to prevent accidental changes,
- Quickly duplicate layers of text or graphics,
- Use the Replace tool to quickly create use another photo with the same design,
- Save completed images to Photos, Dropbox, iCloud Drive or share via social media,
- Every image generated and saved at full resolution,
- Retain EXIF and geolocation details with your photos,
- Save projects as drafts and resume your editing at any time.

This unmatched set of features combines with an intuitive interface to make LetterGlow an essential app for designers, scrapbookers, marketers & creatives. It’s time to unleash your creativity!

Download now!

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FOR INSPIRATION & SUPPORT:

> Twitter: @letterglow
> Instagram: @letterglow
> Email: hello@letterglow.com
> Web: http://thelenslab.com/letterglow

P.S. If you like LetterGlow, please rate or leave a nice review. It really helps!

## Key features

- Install custom fonts
- Use own graphics and artwork
- Custom color palettes
- Save and edit draft projects
- Reuse previous designs as templates
- Layer-based editing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABSTRACT TEXTURES | $0.99 | one-time |
| PAINT STREAKS | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARTISTIC SPLATTER | $0.99 | one-time |
| EVERYDAY CELEBRATIONS | $0.99 | one-time |
| LITTLE THINGS | $0.99 | one-time |
| LOVING SENTIMENTS | $0.99 | one-time |
| CLASSIC FONTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| FANCY FONTS | $1.99 | one-time |
| CREATIVE BUNDLE | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of LetterGlow?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great design and features
- 💡 Ability to import own fonts and graphics
- 👍 Versatile for various use cases

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Capitalization issues with text
- 🐛 Purchased content not loading
- 🔋 Performance issues, slow loading

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding text
- Purchased fonts and graphics not working
- Inconsistent behavior with iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Improve text editing capabilities
- Sync purchased content across devices
- Provide better customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterglow-creative-design/id650715760/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Additional upgrades

*2024-10-14*

Do you guys propose to update this app any more ? It’s great and it could do much more ….

### 1/5 — Crashes and super buggy

*2024-08-26*

I used to love this app. I also upgraded to the paid version this year but come to realize that it hasn’t been updated in 6 years and I cannot access what I have paid for. App keeps crashing. When spelling auto correcting, extra letters are added. Letters keep getting capitalized when I don’t need it to be. Like I said I used to love this app. I used it all the time to make social posts on our businesses. I should’ve researched before upgrading to the paid version.

### 2/5 — Glitching constantly

*2024-07-04*

If I add text it glitches and I have to close it. It takes 14-16 try’s to complete one task. Just started doing this, it’s awful, no where within the app. to report issues or glitches, nothing! Total pain!

### 4/5 — Still updated?

*2023-04-18*

When adding text to my photos the text randomly capitalizes itself. Is there a fix for that? It’s super annoying. I absolutely love this app and use it all the time. I’m hoping there’s a fix for it. Years ago I bought the additional fonts. I use this faster to make something to post on my business page than Canva even. Just love…but need the randomized capital letters to go away. LOL!

### 4/5 — So Good… But, Something Broke Lettering?

*2023-02-26*

One of my earliest (and, favorite) apps for layers and editing on the go. But, something in iOS16 has broken the lettering so you cannot add overlays. Are you out there? 5y since an update, and I would love to use this again… :)

### 5/5 — Love it

*2022-10-31, version 2.2.7*

Thank you. I use it every month.

### 3/5 — There's a weird problem

*2022-07-26, version 2.2.7*

Overall, its really great and I use it all the time. The only issue is that when you type out words, the first 2 letters are ALWAYS capitalized. I would kind of understand if it was the first letter of every word, the the first 2? Thats weird and makes it difficult to speed through a project. Especially because I always forget, because its so weird.

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2022-03-03, version 2.2.7*

I useed the app for years. Loved it! Photos no longer load, app is glitchy and doesn’t seem to work anymore. Did everything I’m supposed to do to remedy the problem and still. Disappointed

### 1/5 — STEER CLEAR "Unsupported App!"

*2021-10-10*

Seller/Developer does not update or support this app —ZERO rating for zero effort, no next generation to migrate to —no subscription version to buy into. Nothing. So SAD.

### 1/5 — DO NOT PURCHASE THE BUNDLE

*2021-08-19, version 2.2.7*

I liked this app until I purchased the extra textures, fonts, etc. if I try to use what I purchased, I can’t. The app just sits there thinking. I tried to help support the app by purchasing but I can’t even use the items. I restarted the app, my phone, etc to no avail. Also, apple will not refund the purchase of the bundle, they keep telling me it’s ineligible to be refunded, so don’t do it, you’ll be out of money.

## Frequently asked questions about LetterGlow

### What can I create with this app?

You can produce a wide range of creative images, including social media graphics, promotional images, scrapbook layouts, cards, invitations, inspirational quotes, and more. The app allows you to combine text, graphics, and photos to bring your ideas to life.

### Can I use my own fonts and graphics?

Yes, a key feature is the ability to install and use your own fonts, logos, artwork, and PNGs. This provides unmatched creative freedom and allows for personalized designs.

### How does the saving and editing work?

You can save draft projects at any time, allowing you to edit and fine-tune your creations whenever it suits you. You can also keep and edit previous designs, reusing them as templates to quickly create new images without starting from scratch.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a range of powerful features. There are in-app purchases available, likely for additional assets or advanced functionalities.

### What kind of images can I edit?

You can choose images to edit from your device's Photos, Dropbox, or iCloud Drive. Alternatively, you can start with a plain canvas. The app also supports applying other images over your photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.7 — 2017-09-17

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

CONTINUED ENHANCEMENTS
Hi! We’re back again with another update that includes several important enhancements:

New / Dial tool to control size of text & graphics
New / Now use pinch control to resize text & graphics
Improved / Larger default color palette
Improved / Larger design previews on 5.5” devices
Improved / Better performance when you have a large photo library
Fixed / Got rid of a number of annoying bugs - yay! :)
Plus / Everything is ready for iOS 11

Thanks for using LetterGlow! If you love the app, please consider leaving us a nice review.

@letterglow #letterglow

### 2.2.6 — 2016-10-28

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 2.2.5 — 2016-08-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.2.4 — 2016-06-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.2.3 — 2016-06-09

Fixes a crash related to in-app purchases.

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