# HeyPhoto vs iStitcher

The clearest difference is rating: iStitcher at 3.9 against HeyPhoto's 3.0. iStitcher also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%). HeyPhoto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (148 vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iStitcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HeyPhoto asks for nothing beyond the download.

iStitcher holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeyPhoto has 148 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of HeyPhoto's written reviews are positive against 50% of iStitcher's.

HeyPhoto ships an update every 3 weeks, iStitcher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyPhoto | iStitcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyphoto/id1554967898/reviews) | **[3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istitcher/id6747566504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Hanin Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080883924) | [Karamanets Oleksandr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713515588) |

## What reviewers say

### HeyPhoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyphoto/id1554967898)

Easily print photos from your phone using a WiFi or Bluetooth connection. Features include AR video printing, photo album printing, and ID photo printing for travel.

**Highlights:** WiFi/Bluetooth connection, AR video printing, Photo album printing, ID photo printing, Print anytime, anywhere

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to assemble
- 👍 Prints small photos from home
- 👍 Good for scrapbooking and crafts
- 👍 Can organize multiple pictures into one image
- 👍 Prints are nice quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Photos come out dull/little lines
- 🐛 Printer randomly dies mid-print
- 🐛 App crashes/kicks user out
- 🐛 Inaccurate margins/cropping with frames
- 🐛 Connection issues (Bluetooth/WiFi)

**Reported bugs**

- Photos come out dull and with lines
- Printer randomly dies during printing
- App crashes when editing photos
- Margins are inaccurate, especially with frames
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth/WiFi

**Requested features**

- Add option to resize frames
- Add review of paper before printing showing crop
- Add more versatile decoration options and fonts
- Add more templates like HP Sprocket
- Add ability to delete individual photos from collages


### iStitcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istitcher/id6747566504)

Plan and track your knitting and crocheting projects with this app. Save photos, notes, and build custom charts to manage every step from idea to completion.

**Highlights:** Project planning, Photo and note saving, Chart building, Full process control, Knitting and crocheting tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annually | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyPhoto free?

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

### Is iStitcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeyPhoto or iStitcher?

iStitcher is rated higher. HeyPhoto averages 3.0 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while iStitcher averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do HeyPhoto or iStitcher have ads?

Neither HeyPhoto nor iStitcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeyPhoto or iStitcher?

HeyPhoto ships an update every 3 weeks, and iStitcher every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeyPhoto was updated on October 25, 2026 and iStitcher on October 24, 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.*