# Marksta

> Mobile app for adding text and logo watermarks to photographs. (iPhone/iPad app by The Ticket Keeper Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marksta/id589118011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Ticket Keeper Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/921166993)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 148 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marksta/id589118011/reviews.md

## What is Marksta?

Marksta allows you to watermark your photography, adding text or a logo directly from your iPhone or iPad. Add a copyright notice to your images before sharing them to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Flickr, etc. Or add your Twitter name, or your website address. Whatever you want to write, Marksta makes it simple and fast. And now you can add and edit IPTC and caption information too.

*** As featured in The Economist, Wired, British Journal of Photography, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and selected by ABC News as App of the Week. ***

Features
•  Add multiple lines of text to your photos, including ©, @, and #
• Add an image or company logo to your photographs
• Adjust size and position of text and/or logo using gesture control
• Adjust font, colour, and opacity of text and/or logo
• Add a customizable border
• Reverse your text in a box to improve visibility
• Add parallel lines or crossing lines to your text to increase protection
• Justify text depending on placement
• View all changes on screen in real time
• Edit IPTC information, including copyright owner
• Add/remove GPS geo-tags on the map screen
• Save multiple templates to improve workflow and speed
• Non-destructive editing; Marksta will save new versions of your edit but always preserves the original image
• Share directly to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr or send to Instagram, Camera+ and more, or email directly from inside the app
• Customizable output size presets
• Information button on each page guides you through the many advanced features of Marksta

Reasons to use Marksta
• Add copyright information and IPTC to your photographs directly from your iPhone or iPad before sharing online
• Protect your images from misuse and theft 
• Ensure acknowledgement of your creative work
• Safeguard your photos from being designated “orphan works” 

This full-feature, professional standard app is completely ad-free. We have total respect for your privacy and intellectual property, and we will never store or sell any of your information or images - our only income is from the purchase price of the app.

## Key features

- Add text and logo watermarks
- Customize watermark appearance
- Edit IPTC and caption data
- Non-destructive editing
- Direct sharing to social media
- Save custom templates

## What do users think of Marksta?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Extensive font and color customization options
- 🔒 Ability to embed copyright and metadata information
- 💾 Save and reuse watermark templates
- 📱 Works well for social media sharing
- ⚡ Quick watermarking workflow
- 🎯 Intuitive design for photographers
- 🖼️ Multiple layer support for text and images

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
- 🔴 Lack of developer support and updates
- ❌ Cannot save to camera roll reliably
- 📉 Reduces image quality/resolution
- 🚫 Non-intuitive navigation in some areas
- 😤 Unresponsive UI elements
- 🔌 App abandonment and neglect
- 💸 Poor value for paid features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 8 and newer versions
- Crashes when importing photos from albums
- Tap to edit text field unresponsive
- Cannot close editing tabs without workaround
- Save to camera roll function fails
- Photos flip or rotate incorrectly when saved
- Crashes with large file sizes
- Incompatible with iPhone XS and XS Max
- Default 'Tap here' text cannot be deleted
- App freezes during photo capture within app
- EXIF and IPTC metadata stripped from images
- Crashes on iPad 1 and older devices
- UI becomes unresponsive after multiple edits

**Most requested features**

- Batch processing for multiple photos
- Ability to edit saved watermarks after creation
- Support for full resolution image saving
- Angled/rotated watermark placement
- Watermark border/edge options for visibility
- iPad version with persistent templates
- Better undo/delete functionality
- Ability to add clickable URLs to watermarks
- Multiple text layers in single session
- Custom output size options
- Better help documentation and tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marksta/id589118011/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This App Has Died an Awful Death

*2023-12-04, version 4.3*

This is a perfect example of what happens when an app developer loses interest and leaves an app to die a slow death, apps needs attention and this is obviously not an app that is getting any.  Not worth wasting your time or money on this useless app, it’s sad, since it did use to be pretty good.

### 1/5 — Not worthy of a single star

*2022-03-26, version 4.3*

Impossible to use and glitchy - DO NOT BUY.

### 5/5 — Make it harder for internet thieves

*2021-05-11, version 4.3*

I like that I can embed my copyright information into the shot’s data. I also like that I can change the font and color of the text to match the photo. Thanks very much for creating this app!

### 1/5 — Purchased and doesn’t work!

*2020-09-08, version 4.3*

Don’t buy it! I purchased this app. Worked at first, now When I “tap here” to change to a copyright name that I want to add. Nothing change or work. No where to contact to fix this or refund. Ripped off. Not happy.

### 1/5 — Masakra

*2020-07-29, version 4.3*

Nie działa

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2020-07-24, version 4.3*

Do you even support this anymore?

### 1/5 — Slow

*2020-05-13, version 4.3*

Don’t buy it’s garbage.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-01-23, version 4.3*

Constant crashes. Waste of money

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE!!!!!

*2019-11-23, version 4.3*

You have to act like your going to load a pic to back out of tabs when editing anything and hit cancel just to get out of it HORRIBLE!!!    

I’m trying to put my logo on my pictures, it tells you to “tap here” ......DID THAT AND NOTHING HAPPENS!!!!😤.    I tried reinstalling the app....NOPE!!
I tried tapping in different places on “tap here”.....NOPE!!!  And I’m a technical and patient person did that work........NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want my $1.99 back will that happen...🤔YOU GUESSED IT FOLKS!!!!.......NOPE!!!!

DO NOT BUY!!!!

### 1/5 — Lite better than full

*2019-11-11, version 4.3*

App doesn’t work on iPhone XS. I tried lite version which was more less ok after purchasing full it turns out that it’s a crap!

## Frequently asked questions about Marksta

### What does Marksta do?

Marksta is a mobile application designed to help photographers and creators add watermarks to their images. You can add custom text, including copyright symbols, or upload your own logo directly onto your photos. It also allows for editing of IPTC and caption information, providing a comprehensive tool for image protection and metadata management before sharing.

### What are the key features of Marksta?

Key features include the ability to add multiple lines of text or logos, adjust their size and position with gesture controls, customize font, color, and opacity, and add borders or lines for enhanced protection. The app also supports real-time previews, non-destructive editing, saving templates, and direct sharing to various social media platforms.

### How much does Marksta cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning there is a one-time purchase price to download and use its full features. The description explicitly states that the only income is from the purchase price, and the app is completely ad-free, indicating no additional in-app purchases or subscriptions are required for core functionality.

### What devices is Marksta compatible with?

Marksta is available for iPhone and iPad devices. The description mentions its functionality directly from these devices, suggesting it is optimized for the iOS ecosystem.

### Why should I use Marksta to watermark my photos?

Using Marksta helps protect your images from misuse and theft by clearly indicating ownership. It ensures your creative work receives proper acknowledgement and safeguards your photos from being designated as 'orphan works'. Adding copyright information and IPTC data directly from your device before sharing online is a simple yet effective way to maintain control over your photography.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3 — 2019-01-30

Bug-fix: 'save to cameral roll' wasn't working in some more recent iOS versions. Now fixed.

### 4.2 — 2015-03-26

* Icons revised to include 3x resolution versions for better display on iPhone 6 plus
* New 'caption' feature
* New 'lock' feature for layers - locks position, colour, etc.
* Metadata text layers can now be added in the same way as traditional text layers

### 4.1 — 2014-11-04

* Icons revised to include 3x resolution versions for better display on iPhone 6 plus
* New 'caption' feature
* New 'lock' feature for layers - locks position, colour, etc.
* Metadata text layers can now be added in the same way as traditional text layers

### 4.0 — 2014-10-08

• Fixes problems with app crashing in iOS 8
• New metadata text type
• Colours can now be changed for all text layers at the same time
• Font can now be changed for all text layers at the same time
• New colour chart added
• Text layers can now be locked
• 2 new border styles
• Flickr interface updated to match their new upload requirements

### 3.2 — 2013-10-23

Bug fix (affecting iOS7 users only) 'Photo Apps' and 'Instagram' share buttons were not working

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## More apps by The Ticket Keeper Ltd

- [Marksta Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marksta-lite/id643344859)
- [TTK Swift](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttk-swift/id6444264116)

All apps by The Ticket Keeper Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/921166993

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