# Photo to Painting - AI Gahaku — user reviews > 139 indexed App Store user reviews of Photo to Painting by Kazuya Saito, rated 4.60/5 from 922 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-painting-ai-gahaku/id1539131522/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-painting-ai-gahaku/id1539131522.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 736 · 4★ 88 · 3★ 31 · 2★ 19 · 1★ 48 ## What do users think of Photo to Painting? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Fast rendering - 💡 Interesting filters and styles - 👍 Easy to use - 🎨 Turns photos into art **Cons** - 🔍 Limited face/object detection - 🚫 Ads disrupt user experience - 🔒 Privacy concerns with camera access - 🔋 High battery consumption - 💸 Expensive subscription model **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes and errors - Inability to save or download generated images - Inconsistent rendering quality **Most requested features** - More artist styles and filters - Higher resolution output - Ability to edit/adjust final image - Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription - Improved performance and stability ## Newest reviews (14 of 139) ### 4/5 — Responsive owner *2026-08-30, version 3.23.31* I made a comment about the “pro” subscription and the owner reached out quickly and will be looking at how it’s presented. I am always grateful when the person involved is responsive to their customers. ### 2/5 — Got it in the beginning *2026-08-28, version 3.23.31* Got this in the beginning and it was free now it’s demanding I “ go pro” and have a subscription . I may be missing something but I’m tired of subscriptions I hardly ever use. ### 4/5 — すばらしい *2026-08-08* プラスマイナスOK **Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます！さらに満足いただけるよう、これからも改善を続けます。- Sato ### 3/5 — Tracking is not cool *2025-12-12, version 3.16.14* The tracking of your customers is not cool. You want too much information. We don’t know enough about where our info is going and what are companies are doing with our information. Every time our info. is shared, we need options to deny you from sharing! I want the app app however, “I will delete your app if you do not change this”. ### 2/5 — I love this app - however! *2025-11-15* I was having issues with the AI art generator not opening to pick a filter on my iPad so I deleted the app and reinstalled it and now it’s telling me that I have to pay for it again when I already have a subscription that is good until December. How can I get this fixed as I use this app almost daily. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and subscription! Great news - we've already fixed the watermark issue in our latest update. Premium subscribers should automatically receive watermark-free images without any manual setting changes. If you're still seeing watermarks, please update to the latest version of the app. Regarding multiple devices: Yes, you should be able to use your subscription on all devices signed in with the same Apple ID. For iPad-specific issues, please email me the details at aigahaku@gmail.com, and I'll help resolve them right away. I've confirmed both issues and am committed to ensuring a smooth experience across all devices in our next update. I appreciate your support! - Sato ### 3/5 — Great filters. Annoying ads *2025-09-17, version 4.16.4* The ads pop up after almost every action. ### 5/5 — AIフィギュア *2025-08-16* 可愛いアプリ **Developer response:** ご評価いただき、ありがとうございます。 「可愛い」と言っていただけて嬉しいです。インディーデベロッパーとして、このようなフィードバックはとても励みになります。 今後ともよろしくお願いします！ - Sato ### 5/5 — Fantastic App & Quality Results *2025-08-16, version 4.15.2* This has become one of my favorite artistic apps! I’ve tried many apps for turning photos into paintings which mimic the styles of well-known artists, and this is the best one I’ve ever used. I use the app every week, and am consistently pleased with the results. The app’s developer is also very responsive. I’ve personally made suggestions for UI improvements, which have been implemented in app updates. And new styles are added frequently. For me the quality of the results was worth paying for, and I hope others will be equally pleased with it. ### 2/5 — Хорошо, но плохо *2025-08-14* Картинки делает красиво, но удается это один раз из четырех пяти попыток. Постоянно выдает неизвестную ошибку. Приложение сырое и брать за это деньги некорректно! **Developer response:** Спасибо за ваш отзыв. Извините за проблемы с ошибками! Я исправил эту проблему в недавнем обновлении. Пожалуйста, попробуйте еще раз. Надеюсь, теперь все будет работать гораздо лучше. - Sato ### 4/5 — Easy to use *2025-07-23, version 4.15.2* Signed up for free initial trial and tried creating watercolour images from photos. They turned out quite well; sometimes the AI missed details or did its own thing, but with a bit more development this would be great. ### 5/5 — A truly lovely app *2025-07-22, version 4.15.2* The rendering is fast good representation of the chosen artist work I wish there was a place to suggest a specific artist But a really nice app ### 2/5 — Könnte gut sein *2025-07-17* Sie wäre gut würde man nicht so extrem mit Spam bombardiert . Teilweise sind die Eingriffe so stark das das Ergebnis nichts mehr mit der Vorlage zu tun hat. **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Es tut mir leid wegen der Spam-Probleme und der starken Bearbeitungseffekte. Ich werde die Balance zwischen Verbesserung und natürlichem Aussehen optimieren. Ich schätze Ihre wertvollen Rückmeldungen. - Sato ### 2/5 — I love this app - however! *2025-07-03* I was having issues with the AI art generator not opening to pick a filter on my iPad so I deleted the app and reinstalled it and now it’s telling me that I have to pay for it again when I already have a subscription that is good until December. How can I get this fixed as I use this app almost daily. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and subscription! Great news - we've already fixed the watermark issue in our latest update. Premium subscribers should automatically receive watermark-free images without any manual setting changes. If you're still seeing watermarks, please update to the latest version of the app. Regarding multiple devices: Yes, you should be able to use your subscription on all devices signed in with the same Apple ID. For iPad-specific issues, please email me the details at aigahaku@gmail.com, and I'll help resolve them right away. I've confirmed both issues and am committed to ensuring a smooth experience across all devices in our next update. I appreciate your support! - Sato ### 2/5 — 顔が見つかりません *2025-07-03* 顔が見つからないと表示がでて作成できなかった **Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。 顔認識の問題でご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません。顔検出アルゴリズムの改善に取り組んでいます。 より詳細な情報があれば、aigahaku@gmail.comまでご連絡ください。 - Sato ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work :-( *2026-08-18, version 3.23.30* Please can you refund me? This app doesn’t work ### 1/5 — They ruined it! *2026-08-08, version 3.23.29* LITERALLY CONSTANT UNSKIPPABLE ADS! This used to be a great app! I used it quite a bit actually for a few uses. Unfortunately the developers got about as greedy as one can get. Now, every time you Even just PREVIEW a different style You’re stuck watching 2 minutes of unskippable ads that force open websites and the App Store. One ad every few would have been reasonable because they deserve to make some revenue. But it’s literally unusable now. The irony is- that literally any of the free AI’s can do this faster, better and without the ads. Their greed single-handedly killed The app. If they were smart they would realize the competition and actually compete. ### 1/5 — 骗钱，全是广提示发生未知错误告，要不就是提示发生未知错误 *2026-04-01* 提示发生未知错误 **Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈！我们已在最新版本中修复了这个未知错误的问题。请更新应用后再试一下。 如果更新后仍有问题，请随时发送邮件至 aigahaku@gmail.com，我会尽快为您处理。 - Sato ### 1/5 — Too many ads *2026-01-06, version 3.17.6* They really jacked up the ads. Way too many to coerce users into a paid service. It’s an unethical practice used by unethical companies. A quality product will sell without manipulative coercive measures. I used to pay for subscriptions but it’s too much of a gamble because the render quality varies greatly. I would suggest instead of irritating ppl who show you interest through ads, keep low res free and hi res paid. Problem solved. That’s far more ethical than ads to slap the ppl who are trying to bring you business in the face ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-12-29, version 3.17.4* Did not detect so many photos and made almost all of them look terrible. ### 1/5 — 全是广告 *2025-11-04* 全是广告，一个图都做不了 **Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈。 很抱歉给您带来不便。我正在努力改进广告体验，让应用更易用。 - Sato ### 1/5 — What a joke *2025-05-11, version 4.9.6* The artistic image wasn’t anywhere close to my photo. They just spit out some random pic from the era. If I could give zero stars I would. ### 1/5 — 無駄 *2025-05-09* やらない方が良いです。制限あります **Developer response:** フィードバックをありがとうございます。 制限について申し訳ありません。より分かりやすい機能制限の表示と改善に取り組んでいます。 貴重なご意見をありがとうございます。 - Sato ### 1/5 — Nbc21485 *2025-03-25, version 3.9.4* I have paid for PRO and I will soon be charged AGAIN… all WITHOUT being able to access your app on my iPad. This my second request for help. HELLO is anyone there??? ### 1/5 — Scammy *2025-03-07, version 3.8.1* You can’t cancel the subscription in the app. This is very shady ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fantastic for illustrators *2026-06-17, version 3.23.20* Awesome app for book illustrating ### 5/5 — 5 stars *2026-06-07, version 3.23.18* This is a must have ### 5/5 — 裁剪功能失效 *2026-05-19* 由于页面顶部增加了“Crop Image”字样，目前裁剪功能已无法使用，期待改进。谢谢！ **Developer response:** 感谢您的喜爱和反馈！我们很高兴您喜欢软件的滤镜特效。关于图片像素的问题，我们目前正在开发更高画质的模式，敬请期待。谢谢您的耐心等待和支持！ 谢谢！ 2026-06-24 追記: 感谢你指出裁剪功能的问题。页面顶部显示“Crop Image”后无法裁剪这一点，我会尽快确认并改进；如果方便，也欢迎把设备型号发到 aigahaku@gmail.com。- Sato ### 5/5 — It’s productive *2026-03-15* This app though comes with a great deal of ads it is still worth it. The portfolio boasts an impressive amount of filters that are aesthetic, acceptable and useful. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words, Antrin! I'm glad you're finding the filters useful and worth exploring. Your feedback really motivates me to keep adding more styles. Enjoy creating! - Sato ### 5/5 — 楽しい *2026-03-05* 自分自身に絵を描く能力がないので、非常に楽しい。 自分で撮影した風景写真を絵画風にして、家に飾っています。 **Developer response:** おんさん^_^さん、素敵なレビューをありがとうございます！ ご自身で撮影された風景写真を絵画風にして、お家に飾っていらっしゃるとのこと、とても嬉しいです。写真が一枚のアート作品になって、日々の暮らしを彩ってくれるなんて、まさにこのアプリで実現したかったことです。 これからも楽しんでいただけるよう、改善を続けていきますね。 - Sato ### 5/5 — 试用时无法使用 *2026-01-16* 试用期间无法使用 **Developer response:** 感谢您的反馈！非常抱歉您在试用期间无法使用。请发送邮件至 support@openclaw.com，告诉我具体遇到了什么问题，我会尽快帮您解决。- 开发者 ### 5/5 — I love this app - however! *2025-11-30, version 3.16.12* I was having issues with the AI art generator not opening to pick a filter on my iPad so I deleted the app and reinstalled it and now it’s telling me that I have to pay for it again when I already have a subscription that is good until December. How can I get this fixed as I use this app almost daily. ### 5/5 — Nbc21485 *2025-10-20, version 4.16.8* Trying AGAIN after six months. All this app can do is TAE YOUR MONEY… and say OOPS, TRY AGAIN. REFUND, PLEASE!!! ### 5/5 — Most Creative app out there! *2025-10-02, version 3.16.5* AI Gahaku..is the most creative tool I have used to date. IF there is a problem you can write to them and they RESPOND!! With help to eliminate the problem or fix it. T ### 5/5 — Banana *2025-09-21, version 4.16.4* 10.10 --- *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 2026-09-04.*