# Image Blender vs Macro by Camera+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Image Blender at 85% against Macro by Camera+'s 26%. Image Blender also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 23). Macro by Camera+'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Image Blender costs $3.99 and Macro by Camera+ $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Image Blender holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Blender has 3.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Image Blender's written reviews are positive against 26% of Macro by Camera+'s.

Image Blender ships an update every 4 months, Macro by Camera+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Blender | Macro by Camera+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blender/id414544492/reviews)** | [2.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-by-camera-plus/id1577383127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | #158 |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JHND i Sverige AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/309687330) | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Blender

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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


### Macro by Camera+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-by-camera-plus/id1577383127)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily capture stunning close-up photos with intelligent lens selection and powerful manual controls. Enhance your subject's clarity and contrast with built-in tools for framing and focus.

**Highlights:** Intelligent lens selection, Manual focus control, Manual EV control, Focus peaking overlay, Grid for composition, Histogram visualization, Automatic contrast enhancement

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Blender free?

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

### Is Macro by Camera+ free?

Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Image Blender or Macro by Camera+?

Image Blender is rated higher. Image Blender averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Macro by Camera+ averages 2.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Image Blender or Macro by Camera+ have ads?

Neither Image Blender nor Macro by Camera+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Image Blender or Macro by Camera+?

Image Blender ships an update every 4 months, and Macro by Camera+ every 2 months. Most recently, Image Blender was updated on October 24, 2026 and Macro by Camera+ on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Image Blender or Macro by Camera+?

Image Blender currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Macro by Camera+ at #158. 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.*