# Popjoint vs ArtPlay

The clearest difference is ads: ArtPlay at none against Popjoint's shown. ArtPlay also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popjoint sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and ArtPlay sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popjoint | ArtPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artplay-video-editor/id1580716813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **55** |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **27.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PT. APPTIME TECHNOLOGY INDONESIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482761573) | [High Mountain Electronic Commerce Development Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580716815) |

## What reviewers say

### Popjoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popjoint-face-editor-aging/id1504038148)

Transform your photos and videos with fun filters and effects. Turn yourself into an animal, see your future self, or create animated cartoon videos. Offers a variety of templates and editing tools for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Animal image transformation, Aging effects (younger and older), Cartoon video generation, Multiple editing templates, Photo and video collage, Customizable layouts

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Popjoint Pro for One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Popjoint Pro-Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Popjoint Pro for One Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Popjoint Pro for One Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cartoon filter and photo editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple layout
- 📸 Multiple templates and design options
- 🎬 Video editing and collage capabilities
- ✨ Professional-looking photo effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription pricing ($7.99-$15/week, $80-$150/year)
- 🚫 Deceptive free-to-paid model with no free trial or preview
- ⚠️ Automatic charges without explicit user consent
- 🎭 Racist cartoon filter that whitewashes darker skin tones
- ❌ No free features or functionality available

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic subscription charges without user authorization
- Inability to cancel subscriptions through the app
- Cartoon filter produces inaccurate skin tone conversions
- Hair color rendering incorrectly
- App crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Free trial or preview before requiring payment
- Clear pricing disclosure before download
- Easy in-app subscription cancellation option
- Free tier with basic features
- Improved cartoon filter accuracy for diverse skin tones


### ArtPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artplay-video-editor/id1580716813)

Transform your photos and videos into animated 3D cartoons or nostalgic childhood memories. Easily create GIFs from various media formats and use pre-designed templates with background music to make stunning videos with just a few taps.

**Highlights:** 3D cartoon character creation, Nostalgic childhood photo effects, One-tap photo to video conversion, GIF creation from photos and videos, Video templates with background music, Automatic photo selection for videos

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArtPlay Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ArtPlay Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ArtPlay Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ArtPlay Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ArtPlay Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| ArtPlay Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popjoint free?

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

### Is ArtPlay free?

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

### Do Popjoint or ArtPlay have ads?

Popjoint shows ads; ArtPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Popjoint or ArtPlay?

Popjoint ships an update monthly, and ArtPlay monthly. Most recently, Popjoint was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArtPlay on November 3, 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.*