# Diptic vs iColorama S

The clearest difference is price: iColorama S at Free against Diptic's $2.99. iColorama S also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Diptic's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (3K vs 178). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iColorama S is free to download; Diptic costs $2.99 up front. Diptic sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and iColorama S sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Diptic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diptic has 3K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Diptic's written reviews are positive against 72% of iColorama S's.

Diptic ships an update every 3 months, iColorama S every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diptic | iColorama S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diptic/id377989827/reviews)** | [4.1 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolorama-s/id518522388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rhia Bucklin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773141754) | [Enrique Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/673272774) |

## What reviewers say

### Diptic

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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


### iColorama S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolorama-s/id518522388)

Transform your photos with over 500 artistic effects and advanced image adjustments. Repaint images using a variety of brushes, including imported Photoshop brushes, to create unique digital art. Perfect for unleashing your creative vision.

**Highlights:** Over 500 photo effects, Image adjustments, Brush painting, Import Photoshop brushes, Art creation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iColorama S PRO | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| iColorama S PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| iColorama S PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Powerful and versatile photo editing capabilities
- 👍 Allows for creative and artistic expression
- 🚀 Constantly updated with new features
- 👍 Comprehensive set of tools and effects
- 👍 Produces high-quality, professional-looking results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about recent changes to functionality requiring additional purchases
- 👎 Unintuitive or difficult to use interface for some users
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices or iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos without additional purchases
- Unwanted watermarks or overlays appearing on saved images
- Sudden changes to functionality or loss of previously available features

**Requested features**

- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Better masking and layering tools
- Zoom and detail options
- Foreground, background, and depth masking
- Support for animation or video editing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diptic free?

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

### Is iColorama S free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diptic or iColorama S?

Diptic is rated higher. Diptic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while iColorama S averages 4.1 from 178 ratings.

### Do Diptic or iColorama S have ads?

Neither Diptic nor iColorama S shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diptic or iColorama S?

Diptic ships an update every 3 months, and iColorama S every 4 weeks. Most recently, Diptic was updated on October 16, 2026 and iColorama S on October 12, 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.*