# Toonist: Photo to Cartoon Art — Comic & Sketch Filter Effects > Photo and live camera to cartoon, comic, and art filter effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Vineeta Khatuja.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonist-photo-to-cartoon-art/id1492735943 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vineeta Khatuja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492735942) - Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 527 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 37 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 6 more - Released: 2020-01-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonist-photo-to-cartoon-art/id1492735943/reviews.md ## What is Toonist? Toonist app transforms your world to living cartoon with live camera preview cartoon, comic book and art filters. You can also select photos from your photos library to create cartoons, comics, illustrations, sketches and pop-art. In addition, you can use editing tools to fine tune your illustrations as well as add text to your photos. There are NO Advertisements in Toonist App! You can do a lot for FREE! In the FREE version we provide: * HIGH-RESOLUTION image export. * 14 FREE comic, sketch and art filters. * Comic Book like Speech Bubbles and other Add Text options. * Complete access to Text Editing toolkit. * Stickers and Emoticons * Unlimited photo imports from the photo library. * Unlimited photo export and shares. In the PRO version we provide: * Create CUSTOM color filters toolkit. * Illustration outlines and color adjustment tools. * Image export without watermark. * Access to all the Premium Photo Filters. We truly value your privacy. All of your data is processed LOCALLY and INSTANTLY on your device. Your photos data is entirely private and never leaves your device. Toonist app is used globally by many. Here is what our users have to say: 1. “So easy and so powerful” - Russia 2. “This app does what it says. You have to play around with it to test the controls. But you can do many things with it. Thanks.” - United States 3. “Wanted to make an artistic photo Christmas gift for my husband of his dog and this was the perfect choice! The hardest part is just deciding which filter I’d like more!” - United States You can use the Toonist app to: 1. Make your own comic book pages. 2. Turn your photos into printable colouring pages. 3. Create illustrations and graphics for your blogs and books. 4. Make high resolutions cartoon prints for your greeting cards. 5. Create graphics for your projects. 6. Create printable digital-art. 6. Create Pop-Art. It is very easy to get started. Download Toonist app for FREE now! If you have any questions of feedback, please reach out to use at feedback@mytoonist.com There are two different Toonist Pro Subscriptions (1 & 12 months): - Toonist Pro - $1.99 per month (1 month) - Toonist Pro - $14.99 per year (12 months)
 Toonist Pro Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use https://mytoonist.com/terms Privacy Policy https://mytoonist.com/privacy-policy ## Key features - Live camera cartoon preview - Photo to comic book and art filters - High-resolution image export - Add text, stickers, and emoticons - Custom color filter creation (Pro) - Illustration outline and color adjustment (Pro) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Yearly | $14.99 | per year | | Monthly | $3.99 | per month | ## What do users think of Toonist? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy and intuitive to use - 🎨 High-quality cartoon and sketch filters - 💰 Free version available with good features - 🎭 Versatile for creative content creation - ✨ Fun and engaging user experience - 📸 Great for transforming photos into artwork - 💡 Unique and innovative effects - 🖼️ Cute watermark design **Cons** - 💸 Expensive subscription model - 🔄 Subscription required for basic editing - 🐛 App crashes frequently - ⏳ Photo conversion hangs/spins indefinitely - 📱 iPad compatibility issues - ❌ No delete function for saved screenshots - 📧 Non-functional contact/support email - 🚫 Limited features in free version after updates - 🎯 Inconsistent quality of results **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when selecting photos from library - Photo conversion process hangs/spins without completing - iPad version fails on iOS 13.5.1 and later - Random crashes during normal usage - Unable to save photos to camera roll in some cases - Contact email does not work **Most requested features** - One-time purchase option instead of subscription - Delete button for saved screenshots - iPad app compatibility - Improved stability and crash prevention - Better customer support channels ## Recent user reviews (10 of 40) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonist-photo-to-cartoon-art/id1492735943/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love Toonist *2024-11-26* I just love your software. I take a lot of photos and I love playing with your software to attenuate the critical elements of particular photos as would a good sketcher ### 1/5 — Amazing five stars *2024-11-19, version 3.0.6* When I first open the app, I would not expect anything, but then when I saw the camera, my mind was blown five stars ### 5/5 — Made my cartoon Halloween costume photos come to life *2024-11-01, version 3.0.6* Easy fun filters! Fun to play with, good quality and cute watermark I’m not even mad abt! ### 3/5 — To much money *2024-03-27, version 3.0.6* The subscription TOOO MUCH MONEY!!!!! It would be good if you made it that you pay money and you don’t have to keep paying money not good I’m don’t have that much money so I think you should not have a Subscription ### 5/5 — Superb app easy to use *2024-03-05, version 3.0.6* Love this app. I’m an author and often use it to transform pictures into drawings ### 1/5 — Boo *2023-11-28, version 3.0.6* Do not purchase. No additional features using the paid version. ### 5/5 — Love love love! *2023-07-22, version 3.0.6* Great app and so easy and fun to use! ### 5/5 — Love love love! *2023-07-11* Great app and so easy to use! ### 5/5 — I’m loving this! *2022-10-13, version 3.0.6* I thought I would just play around with the free version, but totally unlike me, I paid for the subscription (very inexpensive) within about 3 minutes! ### 4/5 — Outline *2022-06-04, version 3.0.6* This a super simple app. It doesn’t do a lot, but what it does do, which is creating outlines, it does well. ## Frequently asked questions about Toonist ### What does Toonist do? Toonist transforms your photos and live camera feed into various artistic styles, including cartoons, comic books, illustrations, and sketches. It offers a range of filters and editing tools to customize your creations. ### What are the key features of Toonist? Key features include a live camera preview for cartoon effects, the ability to apply comic and art filters to existing photos, high-resolution image export, and tools for adding text, stickers, and emoticons. The Pro version offers custom color filters and advanced illustration tools. ### How much does Toonist cost? The app offers a free version with many features, including high-resolution export and 14 free filters. A Pro subscription is available for $1.99 per month or $14.99 per year, unlocking premium filters and advanced editing tools. ### Is Toonist compatible with my device? The provided description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, it is available on mobile devices and mentions processing data locally on your device, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets. ### What are some common uses for Toonist? Users can create their own comic book pages, turn photos into printable coloring pages, design illustrations for blogs and books, make high-resolution cartoon prints for greeting cards, and create digital art or pop art graphics. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.6 — 2021-07-06 Upgraded photos picker to Select more photos from the Photos Gallery. ### 3.0.5 — 2021-06-03 * Two new cartoon filter styles. * All new outline color editing option. ### 3.0.4 — 2021-04-29 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 3.0.3 — 2021-03-08 Bug fixes and improvements. ### 3.0.2 — 2021-02-18 Bug fixes and improvements. ## Apps similar to Toonist | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toon Photo Editor: Clip2Comic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toon-photo-editor-clip2comic/id876328355) | 4.8 (41,379) | Free | Photo & Video | | [ToonMe: AI Cartoon Face Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751) | 4.7 (115,436) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Toonapp: AI Photo & Video Art](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toonapp-ai-photo-and-video-art/id1540719743) | 4.7 (141,367) | Free | Photo & Video | | [ArtistA: Cartoon Photo Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artista-cartoon-photo-editor/id1457658270) | 4.3 (887) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-cartoon-yourself-edit/id608879119) | 4.1 (5,461) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-toon-cartoon-art-cam/id1065350253) | 4.7 (27,232) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Vineeta Khatuja - [Outline Photo to Sketch Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-photo-to-sketch-editor/id1588668898) - [Colorist :Pop Art Photo Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorist-pop-art-photo-editor/id1611883230) - [Illustrate: Photo to Cartoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustrate-photo-to-cartoon/id1630303403) - [Breath Break Mindful Breathing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breath-break-mindful-breathing/id1645663321) All apps by Vineeta Khatuja: https://appshunter.io/developer/1492735942 ## Related topics [sketch art cartoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sketch-art-cartoon) · [cartoon filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cartoon-filter) · [photo illustrator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/photo-illustrator) · [illustrator cartoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/illustrator-cartoon) · [cartoon art sketch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cartoon-art-sketch) · [cartoon camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cartoon-camera) · [photo to art comic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/photo-to-art-comic) · [tome cartoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tome-cartoon) · [cartoon picture free filter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cartoon-picture-free-filter) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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