# Picture Split vs Before/After

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Before/After at 64% against Picture Split's 24%. Before/After also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Picture Split's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picture Split sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Before/After sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Before/After holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 266 and 210 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Picture Split's written reviews are positive against 64% of Before/After's.

Picture Split ships an update every 3 weeks, Before/After weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picture Split | Before/After |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-split-before-after/id1276008383/reviews) | **[4.6 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-photo-compare/id1557149461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 210 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Onuigbo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234574881) | [Fancygames, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/355409981) |

## What reviewers say

### Picture Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-split-before-after/id1276008383)

Easily combine two photos to create compelling before and after visuals. Perfect for tracking progress, showcasing transformations, or artistic comparisons.

**Highlights:** Import existing photos, Side-by-side comparisons, Photo mashups for artistic creation, Track progress visually, Create transformation montages, 10-year challenge photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version & Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing app for mixing photos
- 👍 Great for before/after comparisons
- 👍 Simple app for photo comparisons
- 👍 Exactly what I was looking for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Poor image aspect ratio handling
- 👎 Images appear distorted/compressed
- 👎 Difficult to navigate older photos
- 👎 No way to import photos (camera only)
- 👎 App doesn't work when phone is sideways

**Reported bugs**

- Images are distorted/compressed
- App doesn't work when phone is sideways
- Cannot get photos out of the app

**Requested features**

- Allow importing photos from library
- Improve aspect ratio matching
- Make the divider line movable
- Allow opacity alteration of the divider
- Easier navigation through photo library


### Before/After

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beforeafter-photo-compare/id1557149461)

Easily create before-and-after slider videos and collages from two photos. Ideal for professionals in aesthetics, construction, and fitness to showcase transformations with automatic alignment and customizable formats. Offers privacy features like eye hiding.

**Highlights:** Slider and crossfade videos, Side-by-side and top-and-bottom collages, Automatic alignment for faces, bodies, and rooms, Progress camera with ghost overlay, Client and visit tracking, Logo branding, Eye privacy options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Cool and quick
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome features
- 👍 Free options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No free option initially
- ❌ Cannot save projects
- ❌ Unexpected fees
- ❌ Cannot cancel subscription
- ❌ Difficult file access

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save projects
- App doesn't work (black screen, photos not loading)
- Unexpected fees charged
- Cannot cancel subscription
- Editing not as advertised

**Requested features**

- Aspect adjustment
- Ability to go to files easily
- Saving projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picture Split free?

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

### Is Before/After free?

Before/After is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Picture Split or Before/After?

Before/After is rated higher. Picture Split averages 4.1 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Before/After averages 4.6 from 210 ratings.

### Do Picture Split or Before/After have ads?

Neither Picture Split nor Before/After shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picture Split or Before/After?

Picture Split ships an update every 3 weeks, and Before/After weekly. Most recently, Picture Split was updated on November 3, 2026 and Before/After on November 3, 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.*