Photo Blends vs ThumbClip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo Blends
Easily combine multiple images using various blend modes to achieve unique visual effects. Mask out unwanted backgrounds and save or share your artistic creations.
- Multiple image blending
- Blend modes (add, multiply, mix)
- Background masking
- Save and share creations
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Blend multiple photos with blending modes, adjust levels, tint, mask backgrounds and apply effects. Save edits to Photos and share directly from the app.
ThumbClip
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Create scroll-stopping thumbnails right on your smartphone! ThumbClip is a completely free, easy-to-use thumbnail maker that lets anyone design stunning video thumbnails and social media headers for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram in minutes. "I don't have graphic design experience..." "I want to make thumbnails on my phone without opening a PC." "Complex editing apps are just too difficult to use..." With ThumbClip, intuitive controls make professional-looking thumbnails achievable in just a few taps! Why You'll Love ThumbClip 【1】 Completely Free & Unlimited No annoying paywalls or feature limitations. Enjoy all editing tools, styles, gradients, and assets 100% free. 【2】 Simple & Intuitive Controls No cluttered toolbars. Easily place images, add text, and apply decorations with simple tap-and-drag gestures. Perfect for beginners. 【3】 Eye-Catching Text Styling Easily craft bold, high-CTR titles with customizable outlines, drop shadows, and vibrant gradients. A rich collection of fonts and colors is ready to use. 【4】 Background Compositing & Multi-Layer Editing Supports flexible multi-layer editing, including photo cutouts, custom background blending, and gradient overlays to create your ideal layout. 【5】 High-Resolution Export & No Sign-Up Required Save your creations to your camera roll in crisp, high resolution. No account registration or login required—start designing right after download. Perfect for: YouTubers & Creators: Boost your video click-through rate (CTR) Streamers & VTubers: Create stream announcements and cover art Shorts & TikTok Creators: Design eye-catching vertical thumbnails Social Media Marketers: Craft Instagram cover photos and X (Twitter) headers 【Requirements】 Supported OS: iOS 18.0 or later Price: Free Download ThumbClip today and start creating captivating thumbnails that boost your views!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ThumbClip at every 4 days against Photo Blends's every 14 months. ThumbClip also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Photo Blends ships an update every 14 months, ThumbClip every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Blends | ThumbClip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anton Heestand | RECURSIVE, LLC |
In-app purchases
Photo Blends
No in-app purchases
ThumbClip
No in-app purchases
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