# Diptic vs Image Blender

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Blender at none against Diptic's 7. Image Blender also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (85% vs 74%). Diptic's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Diptic costs $2.99 and Image Blender $3.99 up front. Diptic sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Image Blender asks for nothing beyond the download.

Image Blender holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Diptic's written reviews are positive against 85% of Image Blender's.

Diptic ships an update every 3 months, Image Blender every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diptic | Image Blender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diptic/id377989827/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blender/id414544492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #99 |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhia Bucklin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773141754) | [JHND i Sverige AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/309687330) |

## What reviewers say

### Diptic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diptic/id377989827)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning photo and video collages with a vast array of customizable layouts and editing tools. Personalize your creations with text, filters, and borders, then share them across your favorite social platforms.

**Highlights:** Photo and video collage creation, 194+ customizable layouts, Text captions with font/color options, 14 filters and image adjustments, Video editing with music, Import from multiple sources, High-resolution export

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expandable Layouts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond + Triangles Layout Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alphabet Layout Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Numbers Layout Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Party Texture Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Times Texture Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Watermark Removal | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Versatile and creative
- 👍 Useful for various purposes
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Great for photo collages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Photos not loading properly
- 🐛 Exporting/saving issues
- 🔒 Watermark removal requires in-app purchase
- 🔒 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to select multiple photos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More layout options and flexibility
- Ability to save and edit previous collages
- Improved text editing capabilities
- Direct social media sharing
- Removal of watermark without additional cost


### Image Blender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blender/id414544492)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily combine multiple photos into a single image using masks and various blend modes. Create unique visual effects, add textures, or even watermark your creations with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** Image blending, Masking tools, Multiple blend modes, Multi-exposure effects, Add textures and overlays, Watermarking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Thanks
- 💖 Enjoy creating
- 🎨 This app changed my art
- 🤩 Intuitive and Easy
- 👌 Simple to use good results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Waste
- 🐛 can't use mask
- 🐛 Images won't save
- 🐛 THEY GOT RID OF PASTE FROM PASTEBOARD
- 🐛 No instructions; bundle additions do not work!

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes while working
- Watermark application issues
- Blending text from photos comes out of focus

**Requested features**

- Masking tool improvements
- Ability to blend more than 2 photos
- Undo button
- Gradient tool
- Ability to choose certain frames from GIFs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diptic free?

Diptic costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Image Blender free?

Image Blender costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Diptic or Image Blender?

Image Blender is rated higher. Diptic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Image Blender averages 4.9 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Diptic or Image Blender have ads?

Neither Diptic nor Image Blender shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diptic or Image Blender?

Diptic ships an update every 3 months, and Image Blender every 4 months. Most recently, Diptic was updated on October 18, 2026 and Image Blender on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Diptic or Image Blender?

Diptic currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Image Blender at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*