Comparison

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! vs Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

Create eye-catching thumbnails and banners for various social media platforms to boost your content's visibility and attract more views. This app offers a wide range of customization options, including backgrounds, text, fonts, and design elements, all within a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Create thumbnails and banners for YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Import custom backgrounds or use a variety of free options
  • Add text, overlays, shapes, and stickers
  • Apply professional filters for enhanced visuals
  • Select preferred dimensions
  • User-friendly interface for speed and convenience
Features
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Here's the thing: If you've been uploading content to YouTube or any other social media platform without adding thumbnails, you are losing tons of traffic and views. Do you know why? It's because studies have shown that on places like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, videos and other social content that does NOT have thumbnails receive far fewer views than those that have thumbnails and vice versa. There are also reports by search experts that having a video thumbnail on search engines like Google can double your search traffic. Why so? Thumbnails are usually the first thing that catches people’s eyes when they make a query on Google, YouTube, or other search engines. The more attractive your thumbnails, the better. The worst case scenario is when you don't have a thumbnail attached to your videos and social media content. What should you do? It's simple: start creating and adding thumbnails to your content. Once you do that, not only will your content appear more beautiful, you'll also be attracting more clicks. And that's why we've created this amazing thumbnail maker app for you. With Thumbnail Maker, you can create literally any kind of thumbnail and banner, including: - YouTube thumbnails and banners - Facebook covers - YT cover photos - LinkedIn cover images - Twitter timeline photos and header images - Instagram thumbnails and covers And many more. There aren't many iOS apps that allow you to create diverse thumbnails and banners for multiple platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, etc., but this tool does. Which means you won't have to spend money on multiple apps or switch back and forth between apps when you can get everything in one place — our Thumbnail Maker. Plus, it is EXTREMELY CONVENIENT to use. HIGHLIGHTS OF THUMBNAIL MAKER Ability to create thumbnails and covers for different brands (customized particularly for each brand) Availability of a huge variety of free backgrounds in a different category (or simply import your own custom backgrounds) Ability to select preferred dimensions Ability to add text and overlay for personalization Availability of tons of uniquely designed typography fonts, font colors, and special font effects to create thumbnails that stand out Unbeatable design elements that let you add unique shapes and symbols to your thumbnails Ability to enhance the visual appeal of your thumbnails with dozens of professionally designed filters Availability of stickers to buff up your thumbnails for further refinement User-friendly interface designed to support speed and convenience Ability to save your finished work in the Photo Library. HOW TO USE THUMBNAIL MAKER Download, install and open the app. Upload an image or select a background from the category of your choice. Or simply select blank canvas. Choose your preferred dimensions Add text, overlay, or brand to your thumbnail. Save and share your thumbnail. Note: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service and Privacy Policy for more information. Privacy policy https://www.contentarcade.com/tm-privacy-policy http://www.contentarcade.com Terms of use https://www.contentarcade.com/tm-term-of-use

About

Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker

Create eye-catching thumbnails and social media art with AI. Describe your idea, choose a style, and generate professional visuals in minutes. Pay only for the images you create, with no subscription required.

Highlights
  • AI-generated thumbnails
  • Customizable styles
  • Chat-based design
  • Instagram posts and stories
  • Pinterest pins
  • Pay-as-you-go credits
  • Image upscaling
Features
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One line of text → a finished, click-worthy thumbnail in about a minute. • 30+ styles modeled on top creators in your niche — gaming, kids, food, tech, vlog, finance, true-crime • Don't love the first result? Regenerate, switch styles, or tweak with one more line — until it's yours • Credits, not a subscription — start free, then buy credits from $14.99 one-time when you need them. They never expire. 1 credit = 1 thumbnail • Not just YouTube thumbnails: Pinterest pins, carousels, story covers & post art WHY CREATORS SWITCH TO THUMBY Built on what works in your niche Most tools hand you a blank canvas or a blank prompt. Thumby starts from a curated library of looks reverse-engineered from the creators who already win the click — gaming, kids, food, tech, vlog, finance, true-crime and more. You're not guessing what a good thumbnail looks like. You're starting from one. Match a top creator's style in one tap Pick a niche style and Thumby applies its whole visual recipe — composition, contrast, lighting, framing. No prompt engineering, no design degree. Tap, describe, done. Your face, every style Add a photo and Thumby keeps your face consistent across every thumbnail and style, so your channel looks like you. CTR rules baked in Every result follows current best practice — one clear focal subject, bold readable text, mobile-first contrast — so even your first thumbnail comes out tuned to get clicks. Keep what you make Start with 3 free credits on signup — no card required. Every output is yours, commercial use included. HOW IT WORKS 1. Describe your video idea. 2. Pick a niche style (or upload your own look). 3. Get a finished thumbnail in about a minute. Download, or remix into Instagram, Pinterest and carousel formats. Make YouTube thumbnails, Instagram posts and stories, Pinterest pins and carousels — all from one idea, all without a subscription. Download Thumby and make your next thumbnail in about a minute.

Screenshots

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!4 screens
Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker at 5.0 against Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!'s 4.4. Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! has 6.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! ships an update monthly, Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! versus Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumbnail Maker For YT Studio!Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.7K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.7K — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size548 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCONTENT ARCADE (UK) LTD.VTA GOODS LLC

Customer experience

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

All ratings6,694 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews558 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative58.2%

Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Distorted image quality after editing
  • Inability to save progress or access previous designs
  • Constant prompts to upgrade to premium
  • Unexpected app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free templates and design elements
  • Ability to resize and position images freely
  • Better export quality for thumbnails
  • Improved text editing tools

Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

Subscriptions13
  • Make Thumbnails like a Pro$4.997 Days
  • Intro for a Youtube Video3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Youtube Channel Monthly AI Pro$7.991 Month
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  • Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Thumbnail Monthly Offer$9.991 Month
  • Thumbnail Maker Monthly Offer2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Youtube Channel - Monthly Pro$19.991 Month
  • Thumbnail Maker For Yt Banner3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Make Youtube Intro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker yearly Plan3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker yearly Offer3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker Yearly Offer3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker AI Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thumbnail Maker pro$3.99
  • Unlock Everything$49.99
3 purchases

Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker

One-time3
  • Starter — 30 Credits$14.99
  • Creator — 120 Credits$49.99
  • Pro — 300 Credits$99.99

Questions

Is Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! free?
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker free?
Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker?
Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker is rated higher. Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker have ads?
Neither Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! nor Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker?
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! ships an update monthly, and Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker weekly. Most recently, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Thumby AI Thumbnail Post Maker on October 15, 2026.

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