# PicMix vs Lightleap by Lightricks

The clearest difference is price: Lightleap by Lightricks at Free against PicMix's $1.99. Lightleap by Lightricks also leads on ratings volume (99K vs 1.1K). PicMix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lightleap by Lightricks is free to download; PicMix costs $1.99 up front. Lightleap by Lightricks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PicMix asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PicMix against 4.7 for Lightleap by Lightricks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightleap by Lightricks has 99K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of PicMix's written reviews are positive against 40% of Lightleap by Lightricks's.

PicMix ships an update weekly, Lightleap by Lightricks monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicMix | Lightleap by Lightricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picmix/id324018161/reviews)** | [4.7 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightleap-by-lightricks/id1254875992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **99K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voxeloid Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307013528) | [Lightricks Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/606310584) |

## What reviewers say

### PicMix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picmix/id324018161)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily blend photos into unique artwork by selectively removing or adding parts of images with intuitive brush tools. Create stunning montages, replace backgrounds, or combine pictures with multi-layer support and advanced editing options.

**Highlights:** Photo blending, Selective image editing, Brush tools for precise control, Multi-layer support, Save and reuse cutouts, Color-sensitive edge detection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and versatile
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for creating memes and edits
- 🚀 Efficient photo layering and blending

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Saving issues and loss of progress
- 🐛 Quality reduction in exported images
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Unreliable performance and stability

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Inability to edit layers
- Distorted or slanted image loading
- Saved projects not loading properly
- Unresponsive touch controls

**Requested features**

- Transparent PNG support
- Undo/redo functionality
- Advanced editing tools (hue, tint, brightness)
- Layer management and organization
- High-resolution export options


### Lightleap by Lightricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightleap-by-lightricks/id1254875992)

Transform your photos with powerful editing tools. Easily enhance lighting, replace backgrounds, and remove unwanted elements to create professional-looking images without complex software. Achieve stunning results with pre-set filters and effects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo editing, Sky replacement, Object removal (Heal tool), Diverse filters and looks, Special effects, Adjustable intensity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $5.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $9.99 | per month |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lightleap unlimited access | $77.99 | per year |
| Quickshot unlimited access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consistently good app
- 🎨 Great photo editing
- 👍 Worth to buy
- 🌟 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Misleading advertising
- 🔍 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access photos after update
- Freezing and crashing during editing
- Distortion and artifacts when removing objects

**Requested features**

- Ability to save edited photos without subscription
- More free editing tools and features
- Improved object removal/healing tool
- Ability to add text to photos
- Preset saving and applying


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicMix free?

PicMix costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightleap by Lightricks free?

Lightleap by Lightricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PicMix or Lightleap by Lightricks?

PicMix is rated higher. PicMix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Lightleap by Lightricks averages 4.7 from 99K ratings.

### Do PicMix or Lightleap by Lightricks have ads?

Neither PicMix nor Lightleap by Lightricks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicMix or Lightleap by Lightricks?

PicMix ships an update weekly, and Lightleap by Lightricks monthly. Most recently, PicMix was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lightleap by Lightricks on November 5, 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.*