# PhotoLab - AI Photo Editor Pro — Image avatar art generator

> AI photo editor for generating artistic avatars and image transformations. (iPhone/iPad app by Giorgia De Giorgi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolab-ai-photo-editor-pro/id707532894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giorgia De Giorgi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721878045)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 532 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Arabic, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, European Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2013-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolab-ai-photo-editor-pro/id707532894/reviews.md

## What is PhotoLab?

PhotoLab is designed to transform your ordinary selfies into extraordinary AI-generated photos. It has a user-friendly interface and a unlimited range of artistic effects. The app caters to various needs and moods, offering everything from professional-looking images for your CV to fun avatars to share with your friends.

Simple Creation Process:
* Select Your Effect: Begin by exploring and selecting from the wide range of available effects. Whether it's for a professional look or a playful design, there's an effect for every mood. PhotoLab is equipped with an array of artistic filters. You can choose from timeless yearbook effects, vibrant anime styles, festive Christmas themes, and even adventurous racing driver looks.
* Upload Your Photo: Simply upload a selfie or any photo from your gallery. PhotoLab's advanced AI technology is designed to work effectively with just a single image.
* Choose the Format: Decide on the format you want for your avatar – be it square for profile pictures or a standard size for sharing.
* Quick Transformation: In just a few seconds, PhotoLab's powerful AI processes your photo, applying the chosen effect with precision and creativity.
* View the Results: Instantly view different variations of your avatar, all reflecting the chosen effect in unique ways.
* Easy Export and Sharing: Once you find the perfect avatar, you can effortlessly save it to your camera roll or export it directly to your favorite social networks.

PhotoLab is not just an app – it's a gateway to exploring your identity in the digital world. It combines simplicity, creativity, and speed, offering a unique way to express yourself through AI-powered avatars. Whether for professional use or social fun, PhotoLab is your go-to app for avatar creation on iOS.

Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following:
• Length: weekly, monthly, yearly
• Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase
• Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-generated photo transformations
- Wide range of artistic effects
- User-friendly interface
- Professional and fun avatar styles
- Quick image processing
- Easy export and sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Weekly premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## What do users think of PhotoLab?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing interface
- ✨ Creates clear and high-quality images
- 🎭 Fun and entertaining filter effects

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model with limited free trial
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 👁️ Dark eyes/blacked out faces in generated images
- ⚙️ Limited filter and feature variety
- 👩 Insufficient female character options
- 🔧 Editor requires paid subscription
- 🚫 Restricted daily usage limits (2 tries per day)
- 📱 Restore purchase functionality broken
- 🖼️ Low image resolution (barely 1MB)
- 🎯 AI and enhance filters unavailable
- ⚠️ Misleading free app claims with automatic charges
- 🌍 Lack of diverse representation in filters

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during operations
- Restore purchase function causes crashes
- Editor freezes when selecting colors
- Photo Lab logo appears instead of tool functionality
- Automatic subscription charges despite free claims
- Male images rendered as feminized/girly
- Faces blacked out in generated images
- App incompatible with iPad mini and older devices
- Subscription errors preventing app usage

**Most requested features**

- Extended trial period (2 weeks instead of current)
- More female professional avatar options
- Increased daily usage allowance
- More diverse filter options and variety
- Free version availability
- Better male character rendering (less feminized results)
- Winter-themed filter improvements
- Ability to bypass or customize filters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolab-ai-photo-editor-pro/id707532894/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-10-16*

Crashes no longer works.

**Developer response:** We're truly sorry that things didn’t go as you had hoped. 
        Your feedback is extremely important to us, and we’re here to help. 
        Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@photolabavatar.app if you need support.

### 1/5 — Black eyes

*2025-07-04*

Every photo I’ve done ( myself & my granddaughter) looks liked we’ve been punched in our eyes. Why???????

### 1/5 — R a c i s t app

*2025-05-26*

No black features available Favoritism

**Developer response:** We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to share it. 
        Should you need any assistance, don't hesitate to contact us at support@photolabavatar.app.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2025-05-14*

Do not download!

**Developer response:** We regret that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, and we apologize for that. 
        We're always looking for ways to improve, so feel free to contact us at support@photolabavatar.app for any further assistance.

### 1/5 — So many issues

*2025-01-18*

I have tried to talk to customer service to help cancel my account, instead they keep taking my money. I don’t even use the stupid app anymore

**Developer response:** We’re grateful for your feedback and here to assist you. 
        If you need any help, contact us at support@photolabavatar.app, and we'll be happy to assist.

### 1/5 — Extremely Disappointed

*2024-11-18*

The app crashes whenever I try to restore purchase, which being a paying customer on the iPhone/iPad versions I have a right to. Also, the images are barely 1MB which is sad when working on a MacStudio. Also, the generative AI and Enhance filters are NOT available and those are the ones I exclusively use. To top it off, most images it generates with some of the filters have the face blacked out. What use is that???

**Developer response:** Our apologies for not meeting your expectations. 
        We appreciate your feedback and would like to offer our help in addressing any concerns. 
        Please contact us at support@photolabavatar.app, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

### 1/5 — Black people

*2024-10-28, version 8.3*

There are filters that promote black people

### 3/5 — Not bad

*2024-10-27, version 8.3*

Not nad vy13578(,

### 5/5 — لايوجد نسخة مجانية

*2024-10-22*

لماذا هذا الطمع لا يوجد نسخة مجانية

### 5/5 — So fun!

*2024-10-22*

Beautiful app just wish it was a 2 week trial

## Frequently asked questions about PhotoLab

### What does PhotoLab do?

PhotoLab transforms your ordinary selfies and photos into extraordinary AI-generated images and avatars. It offers a wide range of artistic effects, from professional looks for CVs to fun avatars for social sharing.

### What are the key features of PhotoLab?

Key features include a user-friendly interface, an unlimited range of artistic effects like yearbook styles, anime, and festive themes, a simple creation process involving photo upload and effect selection, quick AI transformation, and easy export and sharing options.

### How does PhotoLab make money?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases. Users can subscribe to access premium features, with subscription options including weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. Auto-renewal can be managed in account settings.

### What kind of photos can I use with PhotoLab?

You can upload a selfie or any photo from your gallery. The app's advanced AI technology is designed to work effectively with just a single image to apply the chosen artistic effects.

### What are some common use cases for PhotoLab?

Common use cases include creating professional-looking images for CVs, generating fun avatars to share with friends, exploring different artistic styles for personal photos, and experimenting with creative image transformations for social media.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.4 — 2024-11-14

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 8.3 — 2024-02-15

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 8.2 — 2024-01-23

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 8.1 — 2023-11-23

New AI filters

### 7.1 — 2020-08-22

- bug fixes
- compatible with iPhone XI and iPad Pro
- add more effects
- better performance

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All apps by Giorgia De Giorgi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1721878045

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