# Annotable vs Screenshot Editor Capture Tool

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Annotable at 75% against Screenshot Editor Capture Tool's 33%. Annotable also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (894 vs 86). Screenshot Editor Capture Tool's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Annotable sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Screenshot Editor Capture Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Annotable holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annotable has 894 ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Annotable's written reviews are positive against 33% of Screenshot Editor Capture Tool's.

Annotable ships an update every 2 months, Screenshot Editor Capture Tool weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Annotable | Screenshot Editor Capture Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotable-annotation-and-markup/id1099850421/reviews)** | [4.2 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshot-editor-capture-tool/id1643131813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **894** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [凌 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/347232661) | [Oliver Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048810415) |

## What reviewers say

### Annotable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotable-annotation-and-markup/id1099850421)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for annotating and marking up images. It offers a wide range of customization options for common annotation elements and unique features like text highlighting on screenshots. The app supports various iOS system integrations for a seamless user experience.

**Highlights:** Common annotation tools (rectangles, text, arrows), Customizable colors, sizes, and fonts, Blur and pixelation for obscuring information, Spotlights and Loupes for highlighting, Text highlighting on screenshots, High-resolution output, Support for all image types

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Text Highlighter & Redaction Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Obscuration Styles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blur Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spotlight Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Loupe Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Text Styles & Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game changer
- 🚀 Excellent—the built-in iOS markup features pale in comparison
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic!
- 👍 Amazing App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blur broken ios26
- 🔒 Can't undo
- 💰 Paid app, free version is worthless
- 💰 Everything is locked behind a pay wall
- 💰 Extremely frustrating to use

**Reported bugs**

- Blur broken ios26
- Can't save edits on iPad Pro, 14.5.1
- In-App Purchases do not work
- Loss of work
- App freezes occasionally on iPad

**Requested features**

- Open the app directly to the camera
- Save images to the app, not to my phone or make a specific folder to save Annotated images
- Make a Mac version
- Add insert photo option
- Add flexible pointers lines


### Screenshot Editor Capture Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenshot-editor-capture-tool/id1643131813)

Effortlessly transform your screenshots into professional, engaging visuals. Add stunning backgrounds, apply one-click styles, and customize every detail to make your content stand out on social media and in presentations.

**Highlights:** Stunning backgrounds and gradients, 1-click style presets (Clean, Stacked, Browser), Customizable padding, corners, and shadows, Smart annotation tools (text, arrows, highlights), AI-powered enhancements, Platform-specific aspect ratios, Seamless exporting and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NexSnap Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NexSnap Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| NexSnap Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| NexSnap Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Annotable free?

Annotable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Screenshot Editor Capture Tool free?

Screenshot Editor Capture Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Annotable or Screenshot Editor Capture Tool?

Annotable is rated higher. Annotable averages 4.6 out of 5 from 894 ratings, while Screenshot Editor Capture Tool averages 4.2 from 86 ratings.

### Do Annotable or Screenshot Editor Capture Tool have ads?

Neither Annotable nor Screenshot Editor Capture Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Annotable or Screenshot Editor Capture Tool?

Annotable ships an update every 2 months, and Screenshot Editor Capture Tool weekly. Most recently, Annotable was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screenshot Editor Capture Tool on September 14, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*