# Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor vs Phonto

The clearest difference is monetization model: Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor at free with in-app purchases against Phonto's subscription. Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor also leads on ratings volume (426 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.4). Phonto's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Phonto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor against 4.5 for Phonto. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor has 426 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor | Phonto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802/reviews) | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonto-image-art/id6448539050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 254 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [iGeniusDev Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/664580924) |

## What reviewers say

### Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802)

Easily create custom video thumbnails for your YouTube channel with a variety of templates, backgrounds, fonts, and stickers. Enhance your visuals with professional filters and unique design elements to make your videos stand out.

**Highlights:** Customizable templates, 1000+ backgrounds, 100+ typography fonts, Popular stickers, Professional filters, Add shapes and curves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThumbnailMaker Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Thumbnail Maker PremiumMonthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Thumbnail Maker Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient thumbnail creation
- 💡 Helpful for YouTube/social media
- 🎨 Good editing tools and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 💤 Slow performance and loading issues
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Saving/exporting problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing 'My Projects'
- Inability to save or export thumbnails
- Text input issues and glitches
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Cut-out and sticker maker
- Better text editing tools
- Improved stability and reliability


### Phonto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonto-image-art/id6448539050)

Transform your photos with a wide array of editing tools, including text overlays, filters, and collage creation. Easily add captions, effects, and stickers to make your images stand out. Share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Customizable text overlays, Diverse filters and effects, Precise image adjustments, Effortless collage maker, Stickers and decorative overlays, Texture and background options, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicsArt for insta story | $2.99 | per month |
| All-in-One Photo Editor | $24.99 | per year |
| Buying Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor free?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phonto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor or Phonto?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor and Phonto are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 426 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor or Phonto have ads?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor shows ads; Phonto does not.

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