# GradientTheme vs Photo Editor

GradientTheme and Photo Editor both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GradientTheme's written reviews are positive against 25% of Photo Editor's. GradientTheme also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Photo Editor's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradientTheme sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Photo Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for GradientTheme against 4.0 for Photo Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GradientTheme's written reviews are positive against 25% of Photo Editor's.

GradientTheme ships an update every 3 weeks, Photo Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradientTheme | Photo Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradienttheme/id1662258934/reviews) | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-retouch-and-blur/id6774576732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [matthew cooper12228678260](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661991322) | [ZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751368688) |

## What reviewers say

### GradientTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradienttheme/id1662258934)

Customize your phone's border and wallpaper with a variety of styles. This update brings new customization options to personalize your device's look.

**Highlights:** Customizable phone borders, Wallpaper customization, Variety of styles, Personalize device look, Latest update features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Time | $0.99 | one-time |
| donut time | $1.99 | one-time |
| burger time | $3.99 | one-time |
| steak time | $9.99 | one-time |


### Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-retouch-and-blur/id6774576732)

Easily enhance your photos with AI-powered tools. Retouch, slim bodies, remove backgrounds, whiten teeth, and erase blemishes with just a tap. Create stunning selfies, portraits, and social media posts with natural-looking results.

**Highlights:** AI photo editing tools, Body reshaping and slimming, Blemish and object remover, Background removal, Teeth whitening, Portrait blur effects, Premium filters and adjustments

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradientTheme free?

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

### Is Photo Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GradientTheme or Photo Editor?

GradientTheme and Photo Editor are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do GradientTheme or Photo Editor have ads?

Neither GradientTheme nor Photo Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GradientTheme or Photo Editor?

GradientTheme ships an update every 3 weeks, and Photo Editor every 2 months. Most recently, GradientTheme was updated on November 3, 2026 and Photo Editor on October 31, 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.*