# Canvia vs Topaz for Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Topaz for Mobile at 4.6 against Canvia's 3.0. Topaz for Mobile also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). Canvia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topaz for Mobile sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Canvia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Topaz for Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topaz for Mobile has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Canvia's written reviews are positive against 22% of Topaz for Mobile's.

Canvia ships an update every 3 months, Topaz for Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canvia | Topaz for Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvia/id1453506906/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **21.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Palacio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453506905) | [Topaz Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926515608) |

## What reviewers say

### Canvia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvia/id1453506906)

This app lets you control smart art displays and interact with a curated collection of artworks. You can select art, create playlists, adjust display settings, and even upload your own content to bring art into your home or workspace.

**Highlights:** Control Canvia devices, Curated art collection, Create art playlists, Adjust device settings, Upload own content, Interactive art experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Topaz for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018)

Restore old photos, fix blurry images, and enhance overall photo quality using advanced AI. This app can unblur, upscale, and repair images, making low-resolution pictures crystal-clear and bringing new life to cherished memories.

**Highlights:** Fix blurry photos instantly, Restore and repair old photos, Upscale images by 4x without losing detail, Enhance faces with AI, Refine AI art and digital creations, Multiple AI enhancement modes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Weekly (Free Trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 80 | $9.99 | per month |
| Image Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Image Pro Monthly | $35.00 | per month |
| 400 | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent at restoring old photos
- 👍 Great for enhancing images
- 🚀 Impressive cloud processing capabilities
- 💡 Useful for astrophotography
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive credits system
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔍 Unclear how to access full features
- 🚧 Limited functionality compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create an account
- Inconsistent image quality results
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Fails to apply enhancements properly

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Provide more control over enhancement settings
- Allow purchasing credits directly in the app
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Add metadata preservation for edited images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canvia free?

Canvia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Topaz for Mobile free?

Topaz for Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canvia or Topaz for Mobile?

Topaz for Mobile is rated higher. Canvia averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Topaz for Mobile averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Canvia or Topaz for Mobile have ads?

Neither Canvia nor Topaz for Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canvia or Topaz for Mobile?

Canvia ships an update every 3 months, and Topaz for Mobile weekly. Most recently, Canvia was updated on November 2, 2026 and Topaz for Mobile on November 8, 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.*