# CaptionEdit vs Edit Image with text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CaptionEdit at 100% against Edit Image with text's 0%. CaptionEdit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Edit Image with text's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaptionEdit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Edit Image with text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CaptionEdit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CaptionEdit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Edit Image with text's.

CaptionEdit ships an update every 6 days, Edit Image with text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaptionEdit | Edit Image with text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionedit/id1626408234/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-image-with-text-ideal/id6456403168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aleka Consulting Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587115460) | [yoosef sharafi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481506826) |

## What reviewers say

### CaptionEdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionedit/id1626408234)

Easily add captions and enhance old photos without obscuring the image. Preserve important details and context for family history with simple, fast editing tools. Captions are saved directly into photo metadata for seamless organization.

**Highlights:** Add captions without covering the photo, Multi-line captions, Captions saved into metadata, Improve brightness, contrast, and clarity, Works with scanned and born-digital photos, Permanent license

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CaptionEdit 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| CaptionEdity  1 Year | $2.99 | per year |
| CaptionEdit Permanent License | $19.99 | one-time |
| Caption Edit | $19.99 | one-time |


### Edit Image with text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-image-with-text-ideal/id6456403168)

Transform your photos using only text with this AI-powered editor. Easily change colors, styles, and appearances, and enhance images with intelligent algorithms and endless customization options. Share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Text-based image editing, AI photo enhancement, Customizable text effects, Intelligent AI suggestions, User-friendly interface, Direct social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Edit Image Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaptionEdit free?

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

### Is Edit Image with text free?

Edit Image with text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CaptionEdit or Edit Image with text?

CaptionEdit is rated higher. CaptionEdit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Edit Image with text averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do CaptionEdit or Edit Image with text have ads?

Neither CaptionEdit nor Edit Image with text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CaptionEdit or Edit Image with text?

CaptionEdit ships an update every 6 days, and Edit Image with text every 3 weeks. Most recently, CaptionEdit was updated on September 18, 2026 and Edit Image with text on September 20, 2026.

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