# MobileMonet - Photo Sketch, Watercolor and Oil Painting Effects — user reviews > 53 indexed App Store user reviews of MobileMonet by East Coast Pixels, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 445 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilemonet-photo-sketch-watercolor-and-oil-painting-effects/id395563116/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilemonet-photo-sketch-watercolor-and-oil-painting-effects/id395563116.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 370 · 4★ 46 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 12 ## What do users think of MobileMonet? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎨 Converts photos into beautiful painting styles effortlessly - 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 🎯 Produces professional-quality artistic results - 🔧 Offers multiple filters and customizable painting styles - 💡 Great tool for artists and beginners alike - 🖼️ Results are printable and frameable - ⚡ Quick processing and transformation - 🎁 Excellent customer service and support - 🔄 Regularly updated and maintained - 🌟 Versatile for various photo types and subjects **Cons** - 📚 Poor documentation and help text - 🤔 Steep learning curve initially for some users - ⚠️ Strips all color without user control options - 💻 No desktop/Mac version available - 🎛️ Limited control over extent of changes in some versions - 🔌 Compatibility issues after iOS updates (though resolved) **Commonly reported bugs** - App stopped working after iOS update (resolved in later version) - Color stripping without user control in certain modes **Most requested features** - Desktop/Mac version compatibility - More granular control over color preservation and conversion extent - Improved documentation and in-app help system - Ability to choose automatic vs. manual conversion modes ## Newest reviews (18 of 53) ### 5/5 — Still the best app to make pictures look like a painting *2020-09-08, version 3.1.0* I’ve used this app mode years and haven’t found anything better to convert photos to paintings. ### 5/5 — Useful for beginner artist *2020-06-27, version 3.1.0* Find the app very helpful when doing a watercolor from a photo. Love all the options. The grayscale really helps find values. ### 5/5 — A great app *2020-06-10, version 3.1.0* I have several of these photo-painting apps and I think this is my favorite. It is easy to use and manipulate and it’s quick—thanks so much just what I needed! ### 5/5 — So much fun! *2020-04-21, version 3.1.0* I just uploaded this App and am enjoying the variety of filters to create different looks. I am anxious to see how they print out! Excellent !! ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2019-07-08, version 3.1.0* This app is snap to use, and the results are amazing. It can turn a boring photo into a work of art. ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2019-05-24, version 3.1.0* I heard about this from another photographer. I decided to try it and I am in love with it. I loved Microsoft digital imaging that I had when I was a PCer. I have been disappointed that apple who has better equipment never had a photo program that was as good as DI. Let me tell you that one was far better than photoshop. Finally this wonderful one Comes along and I can now create work like I used too. I have just one small problem. I like shooting with my camera and creating on my laptop where I have a larger screen when will someone make this compatible with my MAC. My world will be complete when that happens. Get this and you too will become addicted ### 5/5 — Very Cool App IF TAKE TIME and then THINK Creatively !! *2019-01-19, version 3.1.0* I highly recommend and even after several years using it on my iPhone find something new, fun, and beautiful to do with the APP several times a day for my art business. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2018-12-25, version 3.1.0* As far as apps go, I usually download them and either keep or delete them. This app is a “keeper”. I probably use it several times a day. I love every aspect of it. ### 5/5 — Review *2018-12-12, version 3.1.0* I am beginning to play with the app. I think for the price it is well worth it. I enjoy the ability to change my pictures and enhance the aesthetics. ### 5/5 — One of my favorites *2018-11-24, version 3.1.0* I have a few “Photo/Art” type apps. This is one of the first I go to for a ‘different’ look. Many result in printworthy art. ### 5/5 — Review. *2018-11-18, version 3.1.0* I only know how to use less than 5% of the features and commands, but I can change a photo into a colored pen and ink. Have no idea how to use the other commands. But good enough, as that is just want I wanted. ### 5/5 — Great! *2017-06-15, version 3.1.0* Took a great shot of our three dogs actually looking at the camera. Unfortunately it was a little blurry. I had the idea of maybe turning it into a painting. Googled some apps, download this one and was not disappointed. They even sent a $30 gift card with the print! Will definitely keep this app ### 5/5 — Original thinking app! *2017-02-12, version 3.1.0* This app approaches creativity from a new direction and being so easy to use makes even the most novice artist look like a pro. Thanx! ### 5/5 — Great! *2016-12-23, version 3.1.0* This is a very well made app. However, I was looking for something with less control and more automatic conversion from a photo to art. I think this app is great for those who want to have a full control of how each pixels turn out. Their customer service is also very excellent. They replied to my question within a few hours. ### 5/5 — Unique & Fantastical effects! *2016-11-16, version 3.1.0* I have purchased many photo apps over the years and I'm always thrilled when I find one that does something special. This app is easy to use and creates very unique works of art. This is a fun app to have in your arsenal, highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Fun app with fantastic results *2016-10-14, version 3.1.0* This is my favorite photo manipulation app of the moment. The results are awesome. I got this app as a birthday gift, but I would gladly pay my own money for it. Great job! ### 5/5 — Truly Marvelous and VERY HAPPY ! *2016-10-06, version 3.1.0* I absolutely ADORE this app ! It's wonderful .. And when I had some issues with a revision, the designers contacted me and immediately made me happy !! I can't recommend this wonderful app anymore than 5 stars only because I'm looted here . But I would give these designers 30 stars if I could ! Truthfully , I liked the app much better prior to the revisions . I had more control over what I wanted to do as far as personal creativity . Still better than any other app like this . ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2016-09-16, version 3.1.0* I like its ability to generate an excellent sketch. One can use the sketch, or go further and brush in color. Either way, the results are delightful. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — A Disappoinment *2020-05-01, version 3.1.0* Stripping all of the color out of an image is no way to begin a conversion. Unlike some painting apps, Mobile Monet doesn’t allow users to choose the extent of change the user wants. No. The app strips out all of the color—and the very poor documentation/help text leaves you clueless about what to do and what choices are available. This would be the child of a marriage between the worst of the colorburst apps and a bad translation of documentation about someone else’s app. I have a couple of the other ECP apps - and they all have similar problems - but this is the very worst of the lot. ### 4/5 — Rocky start, but really like the app *2017-02-17, version 3.1.0* This is the first app I've had of this type. Getting it to do what it was supposed to do was not very intuitive. I ended up stumbling across how to use it and once I figured it out, the results have been frankly terrific. The filters are great. I'm sure there's more to the app but it does what I want so I'm not delving further into it. ### 4/5 — Pretty Darn Good *2016-08-05, version 3.1.0* I used the first image I tried after purchasing Mobile Monet. I have others that are too complicated -- this one is fun. The results are specific, so you might use it sparingly, but you want it in your arsenal. ### 4/5 — Gets better *2016-02-15, version 3.1.0* I read here someone say it got better each time he returned to it and I agree with that. As I understand what it does then I started to see more ways to use this app as an artist. Both in creating art but also using as a tool to create in other media ### 5/5 — Easy to Use. Fun, Professional Looking Results *2023-04-28* I love how the app gives photos a variety of “painting quality” styles. Friends love it when I send them images I created with Mobile Monet! ### 5/5 — Rocky start, but really like the app *2023-04-18* This is the first app I've had of this type. Getting it to do what it was supposed to do was not very intuitive. I ended up stumbling across how to use it but once I figured it out, the results have been frankly terrific. The filters are great. Like another reviewer said, it helps take an ordinary snapshot and turn it into what my vision was when I first saw it. I was bummed when the app no longer worked after a new IOS…but then they updated it and I’m rocking and rolling again ### 5/5 — New watercolorist *2023-03-31* I just started watercolor after many years showing interest. Being able to convert a photo into a painting is exactly what I needed to see composition, shading , and light. This app is amazing for this novice. I use it everyday - 5 star!!! ### 5/5 — Great! *2023-01-18, version 3.1.0* I hadn’t used this app in several years. Forgot I had it. Lots of fun to see how photos can be arranged for painting ! Another app I had first hasn’t upgraded. Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — Love It *2022-10-10, version 3.1.0* This is the best app for digital content. What it does, it does extremely well and no complaints here. Thank you for this app. ### 5/5 — So much fun and joy! *2022-06-10, version 3.1.0* This is such a lovely and happy activity to do. Love converting photos to art. Now I just need to get them printed and into my wall! ## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it! *2021-12-01, version 3.1.0* I have used for many years and it is marvelous. Flexible, easy, versatility. I usually use it mostly in pictures about people or selfies. The result is outstanding! ### 5/5 — Makes you a master impressionist in 5 minutes. *2021-10-30, version 3.1.0* I really like it this app. It’s one that I actually end up using for a change. ### 5/5 — Astounding *2021-10-16, version 3.1.0* My sister, a portrait artist trained in French classical realism, was astounded at several Monet-ized pictures I sent her. You have created a brilliant app! ### 5/5 — Frameable *2021-02-20, version 3.1.0* I love this app! I use this app to make “print” gifts to frame or send as gifts to friends. Best if it’s from a photo with us, or their homes, gardens. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*