# PhotoLayers — Superimpose, Background Eraser

> Photo editing and layering app for collages and photomontages. (iPhone/iPad app by handyCloset Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolayers/id501882698 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [handyCloset Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/434388697)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 19,764 App Store ratings · 279 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolayers/id501882698/reviews.md

## What is PhotoLayers?

◇ PhotoLayers makes photo editing and layering simple and fun.

◇ PhotoLayers is a photo montage app that helps you create beautiful photo collages, composite photos, and photomontages easily.

◇ Background Eraser
Make unwanted areas transparent to cut out subjects and create a clean transparent background.

◇ Layer compositing
Combine up to 11 photos at the same time to build your own montage.

◇ Color control
Adjust color tone to make your images look more attractive.

## Key features

- Photo layering
- Background eraser
- Create collages
- Composite photos
- Color control

## What do users think of PhotoLayers?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile layering options
- 🎨 Excellent for photo manipulation
- 🆓 Fully functional free version

**Cons**

- 🐛 Quality loss when saving images
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 📐 Lack of zoom/pan for precise positioning

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Eraser tool issues after recent update
- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Inability to access photo library in certain cases

**Most requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Horizontal/landscape mode support
- Increased layer limit
- Ability to save edited images in higher quality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 279)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolayers/id501882698/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bestie

*2026-07-27*

This is my bestie app like my fast friend i love it i live all feature of photo layers

### 5/5 — Perfect app

*2026-07-23, version 26.0.0*

I find that this app works really good I’m well satisfied!

### 3/5 — Has its issues, but not bad for a free app

*2026-06-10*

It would be nice if it was more like the old Photoshop Mix that’s no longer available. Show size of each layer when sizing, when duplicating a layer, it be placed in the same location, and a back button on the main screen (if you alter the cutting of a layer, you can’t undo it once back to the main screen. It also wipes everything at times, when you temporarily leave the app and return. Also, I wish it did not reduce image resolution. No matter how high the  resolution your image is, it only saves at 0.9MP max. It can be a little frustrating to use at times, but not too bad for a free app.

### 5/5 — swag

*2026-06-04, version 26.0.0*

ez to use, awesome time over all. lobe to edit my cat pics on it

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-06-03, version 26.0.0*

Easy to use and works great!!

### 4/5 — Don’t buy

*2026-05-25, version 26.0.0*

I bought the add free version only to have the same add problems.  Don’t puchase!!!

### 5/5 — I never write app reviews

*2026-05-25, version 26.0.0*

But this one deserves it. I use this thing ALL the time. And have done so for years. It’s simple; it layers photos. But it layers photos more in depth than a universal photo editing app. They really said “photo layers” and went 10000%. And it’s free. I love this app. Thank you so much for creating this bad boi.

### 5/5 — Best Photo Editing Tool

*2026-05-23, version 26.0.0*

I have Photoshop, Lightroom, Snapseed, and VSCO. I always come back to this app because of its ease of use and features that foster maximum creativity.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-05-23, version 26.0.0*

Awesome

### 5/5 — Rare app that simply does what you need.

*2026-05-13, version 26.0.0*

I just want to layer pics, easily, and this does it. Maybe the second app ever that I've bought the paid version of.

## Frequently asked questions about PhotoLayers

### What does PhotoLayers do?

PhotoLayers is a photo montage app that simplifies photo editing and layering. It allows you to create beautiful photo collages, composite photos, and photomontages by combining multiple images and removing unwanted backgrounds.

### What are the key features of PhotoLayers?

Key features include a background eraser to make areas transparent and cut out subjects, layer compositing to combine up to 11 photos simultaneously, and color control to adjust image tones for enhanced attractiveness.

### How much does PhotoLayers cost?

The application is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### What kind of photos can I create with PhotoLayers?

You can create photo collages, composite photos, and photomontages. The app's background eraser and layering features are ideal for combining different images seamlessly and isolating subjects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.0.0 — 2026-01-15

- Optimized for iOS 26
- Minor improvements

### 17.0.0 — 2023-09-15

- Optimized for iOS 17.

### 16.0.0 — 2022-09-25

- Drag & Drop is supported. Images can be added from the Photos app by drag & drop.

### 15.4.0 — 2022-09-01

- Small bugs are fixed.

### 15.3.1 — 2022-06-12

- Small bugs are fixed.

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