# WaterLili - WaterColor Effect — user reviews > 87 indexed App Store user reviews of WaterLili by esDot Studio Inc, rated 4.30/5 from 345 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterlili-watercolor-effect/id1315558235/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterlili-watercolor-effect/id1315558235.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 235 · 4★ 48 · 3★ 16 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 40 ## What do users think of WaterLili? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🌟 Beautiful watercolor effects - 💡 Versatile editing tools - 👍 User-friendly interface **Cons** - 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - 🚫 App crashes on save/share - 💰 Paid upgrade not working as expected **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch - Saved images missing top/bottom portions - Unable to load photos from library **Most requested features** - Update app to support latest iOS versions - Add more customization options for watercolor effects - Improve save/share functionality ## Newest reviews (19 of 87) ### 2/5 — I paid for the app, but does not work on ipad *2023-09-01, version 1.3.0* It’s paid for, but says developer has to upgrade to ipad. The lite version works, says upgrade, paid for it, but does not work. ### 1/5 — Can’t use but paid for *2022-08-26, version 1.3.0* I have paid for this App. It worked while I was reviewing but then when I paid for App it will not work with my IOS. I do not understand that. Please refund if it’s not going to work now. Would love to keep if it just worked ### 1/5 — Buyer Beware *2022-06-20, version 1.3.0* 6/20/22 I just paid and downloaded this app only to get a message that, “developer needs to update this app to work with version of IOS”. So I paid $2.99 for nothing since I can’t open the app. ### 1/5 — Pathetic *2022-06-19, version 1.3.0* Paid for this app - says “developer needs to update it to work with” bla bla. So had to delete Shame on Apple for allowing this developer to still keep our hard earned money even though the app does not work As for the developer? I hope the money you profit from this causes you nothing but misery - on you and your family. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Disgusting thieves ### 2/5 — Needs updating. *2022-04-25* Worked well until the iPad 6 was updated to iOS 15.4.1. ### 1/5 — Does not work with the new version of iOS *2022-03-06, version 1.3.0* …but still got charged for it. Sort it out!!!! ### 1/5 — No longer works *2022-01-09, version 1.3.0* I paid for this app. It says that it needs to update and prompts me to keep or delete the app. When I select keep, I still can’t access the app. ### 1/5 — Waterlil *2021-12-29, version 1.3.0* After paying this app didn’t even give a choice to do a watercolor 🤷‍♀️ kinda useless ### 1/5 — Bought the full version but it won’t work *2021-11-02, version 1.3.0* Unfortunately the developers need to update the app so it’s compatible with current versions of iOS but haven’t done so ### 1/5 — Does Not Load *2021-10-25, version 1.3.0* Waste of money. Will not load. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-09-11, version 1.3.0* Paid for this but it doesn’t work. It says it needs updating. How can i get my money back? ### 1/5 — Paid for it now can’t use it *2021-08-28, version 1.3.0* I paid to have all the tools and now the app won’t load because the developer apparently needs to sort out some privacy issues. I want my money back or just sort this out so people who bought this app can use it. ### 3/5 — Keeps crashing *2021-08-28, version 1.3.0* I would give it 5 stars but it doesn’t work worth the current IOS. Can you please update? ### 1/5 — Needs to be updated *2021-08-23, version 1.3.0* Paid for the full version only for iOS to tell me that the developer needs to update app in order for it to work with current iOS. ### 2/5 — Upgrade doesn’t work. *2021-07-27, version 1.3.0* I like this app and decided to upgrade. The full version gets 3/4 through loading and stops loading. Wrote to developer and no reply. ### 1/5 — Abandonment *2021-07-18, version 1.3.0* The developer of this app has completely abandoned the program and after a full upgrade purchase I still have an app that does not function nor update to the pro version. Do not purchase like I did or you will be forever in limbo trying to recoup your purchases. ### 1/5 — Won’t even open *2021-06-13, version 1.3.0* I just paid for this app and it says the developer needs to update it before it can be used. There’s no option to get a refund. The lite version works so I don’t know what’s up but I’m really annoyed. The description says “works with this iPhone” which is totally misleading. ### 1/5 — Wishing for update *2021-06-12, version 1.3.0* Wishing because it no longer works with iOS modern vs. ### 1/5 — abandon ware *2021-05-19, version 1.3.0* All i get is a black screen. I tried restarting and reinstalling. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Paid but won’t work? *2025-12-09, version 1.3.0* Says developer needs to update!? Got charged! But didn’t get anything! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work! *2025-08-19, version 1.3.0* Purchased the update, but it won’t work at all! Don’t buy this! ### 1/5 — Yarg *2025-05-16, version 1.3.0* Yes paid for upgrade but the developer hasn’t updated 👎👎👎 ### 1/5 — App does not work with current iphone op system *2024-03-29, version 1.3.0* Bought the app but it tells me “app developer needs to upgrade the app towork work this version of the operating system. Just lost my $3! ### 1/5 — Can't load what I paid for *2024-01-06, version 1.3.0* Tried to update to the premium edition. Paid the fee to Apple. Then got a message, as the program was loading, that it wasn't suitable to my iPad. How do I get a refund? ### 1/5 — Gray area *2023-10-20, version 1.3.0* Why do your pictures keep going off and there’s a gray and you can’t see it until you save it what’s the problem? ### 1/5 — Don't buy this app *2023-10-06, version 1.3.0* App doesn't work with the new iPhones and when you try to email their customer service department, they will not get back to you. Got charged for this app and unable to use it. ### 1/5 — Bought it and can’t use it *2023-09-16, version 1.3.0* I bought the full version and it’s not compatible with my iPhone the app needs updated to be compatible is the message I keep getting. ### 1/5 — Not sure what happened… *2023-02-27, version 1.3.0* I paid but once it download it said the developer needed to update the app in order for it to be used with ios. ### 1/5 — Scam..don't pay for updated version *2022-12-17, version 1.3.0* What a scam. I just paid for the updated version and after it accepted payment and tried to download...says developer hasn't updated it to work on the current iOS ... so wouldn't load on my iPad which has the latest iOS ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Upgrade *2023-03-16, version 1.3.0* I am a digital artist and have absolutely adored this Ap. Your upgrades have not kept pace with the newer versions of the iPhones. I understand that you have moved on to bigger and better things, but I am begging you to please upgrade this Ap to current iPhone upgrades. This Ap does things that no other Ap does. I love it and am so disappointed that I am unable to use it as before. ### 5/5 — My favorite app of all time! *2021-03-27, version 1.3.0* This app is so awesome. I love it. ### 5/5 — Beautiful results and so easy! *2020-12-12, version 1.3.0* Was able to create a beautiful picture within minutes. ### 5/5 — What happened? *2020-09-28, version 1.3.0* I love this app, but it quit working. All I get is a black screen! I uninstalled it and it’s still not working! Help! ### 5/5 — Don’t know how to fix. *2020-07-19, version 1.3.0* I’m only getting black and white how do I get back to colors!!! ### 5/5 — Great for watercolor artists *2020-07-02, version 1.3.0* Gives watercolor artist a better knowledge of how to paint photographs. Love it for this but great for anyone who wants to convert photos into watercolor. Very easy to use. ### 5/5 — Great Effects *2019-09-22, version 1.3.0* By far best we app. Beats competition because has adjustments and does not leave white spots all over. ### 5/5 — Super App! *2019-07-18, version 1.3.0* This app is user friendly and fun to use. I hope as time goes on, the app makers will add more features and covers! ### 5/5 — Top quality effects *2019-07-11, version 1.3.0* I was able to import a large PNG, edit it in this app, and export it as a large enough file to easily resize to 11x17 print quality in photoshop afterward. Fantastic image quality for an iOS app, and especially at this price. ### 5/5 — Pro *2018-01-08, version 1.3.0* The colour effect is amazingly beautiful. Now my pictures looks like professional editing picture. Amazing! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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