# Resize Photos· vs Core Image Tools

The clearest difference is price: Resize Photos· at Free against Core Image Tools's $0.99. Resize Photos· also leads on ratings volume (501 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Core Image Tools's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Resize Photos· is free to download; Core Image Tools costs $0.99 up front. Resize Photos· sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Core Image Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Core Image Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resize Photos· has 501 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Resize Photos·'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Core Image Tools's.

Resize Photos· ships an update every 3 months, Core Image Tools every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Resize Photos· | Core Image Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resize-photos/id1610518849/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-image-tools/id6748240493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Le Giang Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588693429) | [Lino Bailey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804513706) |

## What reviewers say

### Resize Photos·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resize-photos/id1610518849)

Easily resize, compress, and convert your photos to save storage space. Print images to actual size, rotate, flip, and crop them. Supports multiple formats and batch editing for efficient photo management.

**Highlights:** Batch photo resizing, Photo compression, Format conversion (JPEG, PNG, HEIC), Rotate, flip, and crop, Print to actual size, Edit multiple photos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resize Picture+ | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Resize Picture+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Resize Photos+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient image resizing
- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🎨 Supports multiple file formats
- 📤 Quick sharing to cloud storage
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Misleading subscription model ($0.99-$2/week)
- 🚫 False advertising as 'free' app
- ⚠️ Bait-and-switch trial to paid conversion
- 🖼️ Quality loss in resizing results
- 🐛 Outputs black/white images

**Reported bugs**

- App reinstalls itself after deletion
- Double charging on subscription
- App crashes and stops showing recent images
- Images not found after saving
- Subscription charged despite immediate cancellation

**Requested features**

- Chinese language support
- Preset/default settings for repeated tasks
- Precise cropping function
- Full-screen image viewing
- App integration with Photos app


### Core Image Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-image-tools/id6748240493)

This app offers over 100 image editing tools with a simple interface for various effects. Easily edit, enhance, resize, and apply filters to your photos across multiple devices. Its intuitive workflow allows for seamless, step-by-step image manipulation without complex file management.

**Highlights:** Over 100 image editing tools, Simple and intuitive user interface, Multi-platform support (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Vision), Resize images with added pixels, Flip and mirror functionality, Various blur effects, Chroma-keying tools

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Resize Photos· free?

Resize Photos· is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Core Image Tools free?

Core Image Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Resize Photos· or Core Image Tools?

Core Image Tools is rated higher. Resize Photos· averages 4.8 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Core Image Tools averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Resize Photos· or Core Image Tools have ads?

Neither Resize Photos· nor Core Image Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Resize Photos· or Core Image Tools?

Resize Photos· ships an update every 3 months, and Core Image Tools every 8 days. Most recently, Resize Photos· was updated on October 27, 2026 and Core Image Tools on October 28, 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.*