# Pop Art — Turns pic into PopArt painting

> App transforms photos and video into Pop Art posters with artistic themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Adam Freeman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-art/id299466474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adam Freeman](https://appshunter.io/developer/290937754)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 572 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-art/id299466474/reviews.md

## What is Pop Art?

'Pop Art' transforms live video from the built-in cameras, photo library or AI photos generated from text input into Pop Art posters utilizing four different available 'Pop Art Themes': Warhol, HOPE, Posterize or Negged Out!.  All four filters utilize automatic background removal if enabled.  The intelligent Warhol filter detects facial features, hair, skin and clothing for a colored bottom layer and overlays a screen layer on top via eight different 'blend modes.'  Eight different 'Photo FX' modes can also be applied to the screen layer.  The colors that are applied to the different regions are determined via one of 13 available 'Color Presets' corresponding to famous Pop Art artists and artwork.  For each frame in the frame layout different sets of colors are used.  So for the first frame the hair detected region will have a different color applied to it than the second frame for example.  In live video the filter is applied directly as well as the frame layout from a single frame to 2X1, 1X2, 2X2, 3X2, 2X3 and up to 3X3 which can be dynamically changed on-the-fly and the change updates in real-time.  When you are satisfied with your Pop Art creation simply tap the red button to capture it and delete, print or share it from the gallery detail view.  You can create surprisingly authentic Warholesque artwork using this filter.  The HOPE filter creates a Shepard Fairey-inspired HOPE poster with editable text and maps luminance values to the corresponding HOPE colors.  Sliders enable you to alter the prevalence of darker tones and brighter tones.  Solid colors or interpolated colors can be used and histogram equalization can be enabled to balance the colors more evenly.  Like the HOPE filter the Posterize filter maps luminance values to poster colors using the currently selected Color Preset and also has interpolation and histogram equalization.  The Posterize filter also uses the same frame layouts as the Warhol filter.  The Negged Out! filter applies a negative filter and a poster filter with different levels that are set via a poster levels slider.  It also applies a photo effect for intriguing images.

'Pop Art' is a similar app to 'Pop Art Lite' but has three additional Pop Art themes added to it that are currently in development: 'Pollock', 'Lichtenstein' and 'Mondrian' and once these themes become available new releases will be submitted for review and made available once they have passed muster with the review team.  So while 'Pop Art Lite' only includes the four themes new themes will be continuously added to 'Pop Art' and available to app subscribers.

- Warhol and Posterize filters transform live video and AI generated and library photos into pop art posters with color presets and dynamic frame layouts of either single frame, 2X1, 1X2, 2X2, 2X3, 3X2 all the way up to 3X3.
- Use the 'AI Image Generator' to create crazy AI images from custom text input.  Then crop the AI images and use in any of the four filters.
- HOPE filter creates Shepard Fairey-inspired poster with editable text.
- Posterize and HOPE filters include interpolate mode which interpolates from darker to brighter tones if enabled vs. solid colors otherwise.
- Posterize and HOPE filters also have histogram equalization feature which can be enabled to more evenly distribute the colors.
- For Warhol and Posterize filters choose from 13 different presets based on famous works and artists for five different colors per frame for each frame in the frame layout.

Join the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/PopArtApp to check out other's work and share your creations (either from the app or otherwise) with others.

Privacy policy: https://pop-art-lite.flycricket.io/privacy.html
Terms of Service: https://pop-art-lite.flycricket.io/terms.html
Data Deletion: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/data-deletion/e152471e-e6d3-48da-a023-02bf5b2c44ea/other

## Key features

- Pop Art poster creation from photos and video
- Four distinct Pop Art themes (Warhol, HOPE, Posterize, Negged Out!)
- Automatic background removal
- Intelligent facial feature detection (Warhol filter)
- Customizable color presets inspired by artists
- Dynamic frame layouts (up to 3x3)
- AI Image Generator from text input

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Four New Pop Art Filters | $3.99 | per month |
| Four New Pop Art Filters | $17.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refill 20 AI Image Generations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to enhanced AI Images | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pop Art?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Fun and creative pop art effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎯 Good results for artwork purposes
- 🌈 Color customization options
- 💰 Affordable price point

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when uploading photos
- ❌ Limited features and customization options
- 😕 False advertising - misleading preview images
- 🔧 Poor face recognition for non-human subjects
- ⚠️ Inconsistent quality and results
- 🚪 App exits unexpectedly during use
- 📉 App quality declining over time
- 🎭 Poor pop art effect quality - looks distorted
- 🔐 Subscription recognition issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading photos
- App crashes when opening saved images
- Color picker doesn't function and closes app
- Camera feature doesn't work from within app
- Exiting camera/cancel button returns to homepage instead of app
- App sticks and requires deletion/reinstall
- Subscription status not recognized despite active payment
- Color adjustment features unavailable

**Most requested features**

- Multiple frame options (6 or 8 poses instead of 4)
- More color choices and presets
- Advanced slider controls with more granular adjustments
- Better face recognition for animals and non-human subjects
- macOS version
- Randomize color selection option
- Multiple pop art styles instead of single style

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-art/id299466474/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please help

*2026-03-22, version 4.0.2*

I’ve had this app for a while and hadn’t used it in years.  I wanted to do some Andy Warhol pics of a friend and a couple of pets.   So I paid the $3.99 and every time I upload the photo and try to hit done it just goes out of the app.  Nothing.  This happens over and over and over.  I would like my money refunded or figure out this bug. There’s a lot of apps out there like this, but I thought this was an oldie, but goodie.

### 1/5 — Not great

*2025-09-05, version 4.0.2*

It was working ok until recently. Now you can’t adjust colors or anything else. 

I went to refresh my subscription and it says I don’t have one even though the purchased monthly subscription is up to date.

I’m not recommending this app because it’s getting worse. I’m unsubscribing from it.

### 5/5 — Smart Art

*2024-06-21, version 3.0.1*

Great App and easy to use. Fantastic results

### 1/5 — What

*2023-11-28, version 3.0.1*

Impossible to figure out . Guides are helpless

### 1/5 — App is a Trap

*2022-05-23, version 3.0.1*

Not a intuitive interface. Complete rubbish. Save your money and buy your self a cup of coffee instead.

### 5/5 — Yellow brick road

*2022-04-29, version 3.0.1*

Worderful app I use for my art in Instagram : gustavoguinadr

### 2/5 — MEH

*2021-11-06, version 3.0.1*

Honestly, kinda disappointing for a paid app. Not very many features. I wanted to pop art my dogs face but it will only recognize human faces so it asks you to color it in yourself. I can do that myself on many other apps, I wanted something quick and easy. When I put in my daughters picture it didn’t do a good job recognizing her features and I still had to go back and color in.  Or really worth the money.

### 5/5 — Great Warhol effects app!

*2020-08-16, version 3.0.1*

I love it and would love to see a macOS version.

### 1/5 — Terrible! Keeps crashing

*2020-07-16, version 3.0.1*

£2.99 and crashes the moment a photo is uploaded! Avoid

### 1/5 — No Star! not worth to pay for

*2020-07-02, version 3.0.1*

not worth any dime! very few features for a paid app!  i dont even have it on my phone for 5mins and i want to delete it!

## Frequently asked questions about Pop Art

### What does the Pop Art app do?

This app transforms your photos and live video into Pop Art posters. It offers four distinct artistic themes: Warhol, HOPE, Posterize, and Negged Out!. You can also utilize an AI Image Generator to create visuals from text prompts and apply various filters and effects to them.

### What are the key features of the Pop Art app?

Key features include the ability to create Pop Art posters from live video or photos, automatic background removal, intelligent facial feature detection for the Warhol filter, and a selection of color presets inspired by famous Pop Art artists. It also supports dynamic frame layouts and an AI image generator.

### How much does the Pop Art app cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases. While it offers core functionality, additional themes like 'Pollock', 'Lichtenstein', and 'Mondrian' will be available to app subscribers as they are developed.

### What kind of artwork can I create with this app?

You can create artwork inspired by famous Pop Art styles, including authentic Warhol-esque posters and Shepard Fairey-inspired HOPE posters. The app allows for significant customization of colors, effects, and layouts to achieve unique visual results.

### Can I use this app with live video?

Yes, the app is designed to transform live video directly into Pop Art posters. You can apply filters and frame layouts in real-time as you record or stream, allowing for dynamic and immediate artistic expression.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.2 — 2025-08-09

Bug Fixes::::
- set maximum dimension for static photos to 1024 to avoid memory issues with multiple frames
- fixed bugs in color mapping code for HOPE and Posterize filters
- fixed major bug with static photos being replaced by camera view
- fixed minor bug in profile view alerts

### 4.0.1 — 2025-08-08

adding in more robust permissions handling for camera and photo library access and better color mapping for slider values in HOPE and Posterize

### 4.0.0 — 2025-07-26

- Automatic background removal if enabled and replaced with a solid background color for 'Warhol-esque' effect.
- Using advanced algorithms automatic somewhat accurate detection of facial features (eyes, mouth, face contour), hair, skin, clothing, hats, glasses.
- For Warhol and Posterize filters dynamic frame layouts applied to live video and static photos from a single frame to 2X1, 1X2, 2X2, 3X2, 2X3 up to 3X3 for accurate preview of Pop Art poster in real-time.
- Crazy AI Image generation using customized text input.
- Newsletter enrollment.
- New gallery section with scrollable thumbnails with delete capability and new zoomable/pannable gallery detail view with delete and share functionality.
- Pop Art Store (https://www.popartmerch.com) for purchasing cool Warhol soup can inspired merchandise (clothing, Apple watch bands, cell phone cases, mousepads, vacuum-sealed hiking bottles, color changing mugs, much more!)
- one-week free annual or monthly subscription required for Live! mode in which filters are applied directly to live streaming video in real-time from the built-in front or rear camera.
- in-app purchase required for AI image upgrade.
- in-app purchase required for 20 AI image generations.
- Thirteen Custom Color Presets Include: Ché, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Pollock, Jim Dine, Hockney, Wesselmann, Jasper Johns, Rauschenberg, Hamilton and Paolozzi.

### 3.0.1 — 2017-11-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- transforms photos into awesome authentic-looking 2X2 Pop Art paintings in the Warhol style
- uses a combination of iOS 11 A.I. face detection and user-interaction to create compelling pop art
- some minor bug fixes and text changes

### 3.0.0 — 2017-11-22

- takes full advantage of new iOS 11 features super-retina display and advanced face detection
- maximally optimized for iPhone X, 8 and iPads also backwards compatible for other devices
- three new super cool and fun themes: Warhol Silkscreen, Obama HOPE and Posterize
- color correction and interpolate mode for Obama HOPE and Posterize
- eight different blend modes to blend color layer with screen layer for Warhol Silkscreen
- vary threshold and contrast settings for Warhol Silkscreen
- edit colors, use 13 different custom color presets based on works and artists, save your own color preset
- view/save/share high resolution Pop Art posters
- both single frame as well as 2X2 canvases now supported

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## More apps by Adam Freeman

- [Pop Art Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-art-lite/id320338807)

All apps by Adam Freeman: https://appshunter.io/developer/290937754

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