Comparison

PanoCut vs SplitStudio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PanoCut

Easily split photos into grids, panoramas, and carousels for engaging social media posts. Enhance images with AI tools like upscaling and background removal, and utilize a full suite of editing features. Create professional-looking content effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Photo splitting into grids
  • Panorama creation for swipeable posts
  • Carousel post design
  • AI photo enhancement (upscale, cartoon, expand)
  • Background and object removal
  • Comprehensive photo editing tools
Features
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PanoCut — the all-in-one photo editor and image splitter for creating stunning Instagram posts. Turn any photo into perfectly split grids, seamless panoramas, swipeable carousels, and eye-catching stories — all in just a few taps. Whether you want to design your Instagram feed, create a photo collage, or split a panorama into swipeable slides, PanoCut gives you everything you need. Photo Splitter & Grid Cutter Split any photo into 2 to 10 perfectly aligned pieces. Create square photo grids for your Instagram feed or swipeable carousel posts that keep your followers engaged. No crop needed — PanoCut preserves every detail of your image with a no crop photo tool that fits any aspect ratio. Panorama Maker Got a beautiful wide landscape? Split your panorama into seamless swipeable slides that flow perfectly when your followers swipe left. PanoCut is the easiest panorama splitter for Instagram — just choose your photo, align, and split. Carousel Creator Create scroll-stopping carousel posts for Instagram. Combine multiple images or split a single photo into a stunning swipeable post. Perfect for showcasing travel photos, product shots, and creative storytelling. Stories & Reels Ready Crop and resize any photo to the perfect story size. No more awkward cropping or white borders — PanoCut makes your Instagram stories look polished and professional. AI-Powered Photo Enhancer Take your photos to the next level with powerful AI tools: - AI Upscale — enhance photo resolution and sharpen details instantly - AI Cartoon — transform your photos into fun cartoon-style artwork - AI Expand — extend your image beyond its original borders - Background Remover — remove backgrounds from any photo with one tap - Object Remover — erase unwanted objects cleanly from your pictures Photo Editor & Retouch Tools PanoCut is more than a grid maker. It is a complete photo editor with everything you need to make your photos shine: - Filters — choose from dozens of stunning photo filters - Adjust — fine-tune brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness - Blur — add beautiful blur effects and depth to your photos - Paint — draw and sketch directly on your images - Stickers — add fun stickers to personalize your posts - Text — add text with custom fonts, colors, and styles - Crop — crop photos to any size or aspect ratio Why Creators Choose PanoCut - Split photos into grids and panoramas in seconds - No crop square photo maker for Instagram - AI photo enhancer and image upscaler - Collage maker with seamless layouts - All-in-one photo editor with filters, stickers, text, and retouch tools - Lightweight, fast, and easy to use - Works offline — no internet needed for basic editing Whether you are a content creator, influencer, photographer, or just love sharing beautiful posts, PanoCut is the photo splitter and editor you have been looking for. Create your perfect Instagram feed today. Privacy Policy: https://panocut.com/homepage/privacy-policy/ Terms and conditions: https://panocut.com/homepage/terms-and-conditions/

About

SplitStudio

Transform wide images into captivating carousels for social media. Easily slice, preview, and enhance your photos to create scrollable visual journeys that stand out. Designed for social media enthusiasts looking to elevate their content.

Highlights
  • Image slicing for carousels
  • Zoom and rotate controls
  • Preview before posting
  • Seamless integration with Threads
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Unleash the power of your panoramas with SplitStudio – the ultimate tool for Threads by Instagram users! Transform any wide image into a captivating carousel effortlessly. Easy Slicing: SplitStudio makes image slicing a breeze. Just choose your photo, slice, preview, and voila – a visual masterpiece ready for Threads! Simple to Use: Zoom, rotate, and select the best part of your shots with easy to use controls. Your creativity, your rules. Make every post uniquely yours! Preview Before Posting: No surprises! Preview your sliced masterpiece before hitting post. Ensure every slice tells your story perfectly. Elevate your Threads Game: Posting on Threads has never been this exciting. Watch your wide shots transform into a scrollable visual journey that stands out in the crowd. Designed for Threads lovers and social media enthusiasts. Elevate your Threads experience and leave an unforgettable impression. Disclaimer: This app is not sponsored, endorsed by, or affiliated with Threads. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PanoCut4 screens
SplitStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PanoCut at 67% against SplitStudio's 0%. PanoCut also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (24 vs 4). SplitStudio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PanoCut sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SplitStudio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PanoCut holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PanoCut has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PanoCut's written reviews are positive against 0% of SplitStudio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PanoCut ships an update every 5 days, SplitStudio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PanoCut versus SplitStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanoCutSplitStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLAB64 LLCTech Plus Beyond Inc.

Customer experience

PanoCut

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

SplitStudio

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

PanoCut

Subscriptions8
  • Light (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Light (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Light (Monthly)$0.991 Month
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  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Light (Yearly)$8.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
  • Ultimate (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Watermark free$1.99
  • Tokens Pack 100$3.99
  • Tokens Pack 300$10.99
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  • Tokens Pack 500$16.99
4 purchases

SplitStudio

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access | Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Pro Access | Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
  • Lifetime Access$89.99

Questions

Is PanoCut free?
PanoCut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitStudio free?
SplitStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PanoCut or SplitStudio?
PanoCut is rated higher. PanoCut averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SplitStudio averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do PanoCut or SplitStudio have ads?
PanoCut shows ads; SplitStudio does not.
Which is updated more often, PanoCut or SplitStudio?
PanoCut ships an update every 5 days, and SplitStudio every 3 days. Most recently, PanoCut was updated on October 24, 2026 and SplitStudio on September 21, 2026.

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