# Minky's Color Gradient vs Snapcut

The clearest difference is rating: Snapcut at 5.0 against Minky's Color Gradient's 4.4. Snapcut also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Minky's Color Gradient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Minky's Color Gradient costs $3.99 and Snapcut $1.99 up front. Snapcut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Minky's Color Gradient asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snapcut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minky's Color Gradient has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Minky's Color Gradient's written reviews are positive against 100% of Snapcut's.

Minky's Color Gradient ships an update every 2 weeks, Snapcut every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minky's Color Gradient | Snapcut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minkys-color-gradient/id1491398623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcut/id6476055957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minkyung Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122387440) | [BO YOUNG PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291813217) |

## What reviewers say

### Minky's Color Gradient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minkys-color-gradient/id1491398623)

Transform your photos into artistic creations with a variety of unique color gradient filters. Adjust the intensity for subtle or dramatic effects, perfect for social media and personal albums. Enjoy a completely ad-free and purchase-free experience.

**Highlights:** 30 unique color gradient filters, Adjustable filter intensity, Apply to new or existing photos, Social media optimized effects, Ad-free experience, No in-app purchases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snapcut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapcut/id6476055957)

Capture moments with a vintage film camera aesthetic. Add custom date stamps and personal messages to your photos. Transform existing gallery images into retro art with flexible editing tools.

**Highlights:** Classic film camera aesthetic, Vintage date stamps, Customizable text overlays, Apply retro filters to existing photos, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 6-month subscription | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access (1 Year) | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minky's Color Gradient free?

Minky's Color Gradient costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snapcut free?

Snapcut costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Minky's Color Gradient or Snapcut?

Snapcut is rated higher. Minky's Color Gradient averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Snapcut averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Minky's Color Gradient or Snapcut have ads?

Snapcut shows ads; Minky's Color Gradient does not.

### Which is updated more often, Minky's Color Gradient or Snapcut?

Minky's Color Gradient ships an update every 2 weeks, and Snapcut every 5 days. Most recently, Minky's Color Gradient was updated on September 13, 2026 and Snapcut on August 21, 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.*
