# Image Blender vs Dramatic Black & White

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Image Blender at 3.4K against Dramatic Black & White's 346. Image Blender also leads on chart position (#124 vs unranked). Dramatic Black & White's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Image Blender costs $3.99 and Dramatic Black & White $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Image Blender against 4.8 for Dramatic Black & White. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Blender has 3.4K ratings behind it against 346, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 84% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Blender | Dramatic Black & White |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blender/id414544492/reviews)** | [4.8 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-black-and-white/id457075492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 346 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 84.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JHND i Sverige AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/309687330) | [JixiPix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Blender

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

**Currently charting:** #124 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


### Dramatic Black & White

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-black-and-white/id457075492)

Transform your photos into striking black and white images with adjustable light, contrast, and texture. Explore classic and modern styles, and use unique tools to create artistic compositions. Perfect for photographers seeking to enhance their monochrome vision.

**Highlights:** Black and white photo conversion, Adjustable light and contrast, Texture and shape controls, Ellipse spotlight tool, Classic, infrared, and HD styles, Grain and vignette effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for B&W photography
- 🎨 Lots of editing options
- 💻 Works well on desktop
- 🤩 Fantastic results
- 🙌 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Clunky UI/UX
- 🔍 Annoying pop-ups
- 🔍 Slow saving process
- 🔍 Limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Inability to access camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust individual color channels
- Layers and masking tools
- Remembering custom settings
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Blender free?

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

### Is Dramatic Black & White free?

Dramatic Black & White costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Image Blender or Dramatic Black & White?

Image Blender is rated higher. Image Blender averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Dramatic Black & White averages 4.8 from 346 ratings.

### Do Image Blender or Dramatic Black & White have ads?

Neither Image Blender nor Dramatic Black & White shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Image Blender or Dramatic Black & White?

Image Blender ships an update every 4 months, and Dramatic Black & White every 4 months. Most recently, Image Blender was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dramatic Black & White on November 1, 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.*