PicRef vs Screenshot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicRef
This app allows users to view and manipulate reference images with no loss of quality. It offers tools for cropping, resizing, and batch editing, with an optional drawing feature for iPad users. The interface is designed for efficiency, supporting split-screen use with other graphics software.
- No loss of image quality
- Image dragging, cropping, resizing
- Batch editing (drag, delete, mirror, sort)
- Desaturate and mirror images
- Free rotation at any angle
- Split screen support
- Handwriting notes (iPad only)
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- No loss of image quality Optimize the graphic algorithm to view more images at the same time without missing any high-definition details. - Mark (iPad only) Write down your ideas by hand in any location. - Basic function Support image dragging, cropping, resizing and focus on single picture, one-click mediation. - Marquee Batch drag, delete, mirror, desaturate and sort. - Compact layout - Desaturate Quickly desaturate the selected images. - Rotation Supports free rotation at any angle. - Mirror Quickly mirror the selected images. - Split screen Can be used with other graphics software split screen.
Screenshot
Capture entire web pages as a single, shareable image. This privacy-focused Safari extension processes all data locally on your device, ensuring your browsing history remains private. It's ideal for saving recipes, receipts, research, and work logs.
- Full-page long capture
- Max length up to 40,000px
- 100% local processing
- Privacy-first design
- Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS
- Optional top header inclusion
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Capture long web pages in one click. Save them cleanly as a single image. 100% local (On-Device) · Privacy-first Screenshot | Web is a Safari extension that saves long pages as “one image” to make sharing and archiving easy. (Especially useful for recipes, receipts, research, and work logs.) Key Features • Full-page long capture • Max length up to 40,000px • Quality selection (High / Max) • 100% local processing (On-Device) — no collection or transmission of browsing/usage history • Supports iOS · iPadOS · macOS • Optional top header inclusion • Capture speed presets (Normal / Slow / Very Slow) TIP / Notes • For very long pages at high quality, the image may break due to Safari’s memory limits. • If the save dialog doesn’t appear, enable “Allow Pop-ups” in Safari settings. How to Use • iOS / iPadOS: Settings > Safari > Extensions > Enable Screenshot • macOS: Safari > Settings > Extensions > Check Screenshot Help & Policies • Support: help@paran.app • Terms: https://paran.app/screenshot/terms • Privacy Policy: https://paran.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicRef at 84% against Screenshot's 67%. PicRef also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
PicRef costs $0.99 and Screenshot $1.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PicRef ships an update weekly, Screenshot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicRef | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.49 |
| Rating | 4.7 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祥 汤 | Paran |
Customer experience
PicRef
Screenshot
In-app purchases
PicRef
No in-app purchases
Screenshot
No in-app purchases
