# Lightleap by Lightricks vs Album Trail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Album Trail at 100% against Lightleap by Lightricks's 40%. Album Trail also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Lightleap by Lightricks's advantage is ratings volume (99K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightleap by Lightricks sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Album Trail sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Album Trail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightleap by Lightricks has 99K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Lightleap by Lightricks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Album Trail's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightleap by Lightricks | Album Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightleap-by-lightricks/id1254875992/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/album-trail/id6811291152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 287 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lightricks Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/606310584) | [雨青 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811259835) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightleap by Lightricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightleap-by-lightricks/id1254875992)

Transform your photos with powerful editing tools. Easily enhance lighting, replace backgrounds, and remove unwanted elements to create professional-looking images without complex software. Achieve stunning results with pre-set filters and effects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo editing, Sky replacement, Object removal (Heal tool), Diverse filters and looks, Special effects, Adjustable intensity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $4.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $5.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $23.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $23.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $26.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $77.99 | per year |
| Quickshot unlimited access | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consistently good app
- 🎨 Great photo editing
- 👍 Worth to buy
- 🌟 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Misleading advertising
- 🔍 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access photos after update
- Freezing and crashing during editing
- Distortion and artifacts when removing objects

**Requested features**

- Ability to save edited photos without subscription
- More free editing tools and features
- Improved object removal/healing tool
- Ability to add text to photos
- Preset saving and applying


### Album Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/album-trail/id6811291152)

Organize, find, and revisit your photos and videos with smart search and map features. Create custom albums, add notes, and discover organizing suggestions. Photo recognition runs on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Create custom photo albums, Search by photo content and text, View photos on an interactive map, On-device photo recognition, Organizing suggestions, Add notes to photos

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Postcard | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Little Album | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Roll of Film | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Support | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightleap by Lightricks free?

Lightleap by Lightricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Album Trail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lightleap by Lightricks or Album Trail?

Album Trail is rated higher. Lightleap by Lightricks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Album Trail averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lightleap by Lightricks or Album Trail have ads?

Neither Lightleap by Lightricks nor Album Trail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightleap by Lightricks or Album Trail?

Lightleap by Lightricks ships an update monthly, and Album Trail monthly. Most recently, Lightleap by Lightricks was updated on October 30, 2026 and Album Trail on October 29, 2026.

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