Comparison

Superimpose vs Superimpose X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Superimpose

This app allows for powerful multi-layer photo editing, enabling users to combine images, cut out objects, and blend them with various tools. It also integrates AI features for image generation, background removal, and enhancements, offering a comprehensive creative suite for visual content creation.

Highlights
  • Multi-layer photo editing
  • Combine and arrange image layers
  • AI image generation from text
  • AI-assisted background removal
  • Advanced masking tools
  • Blend modes for creative effects
  • Text tools for designs
Features
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Superimpose is a complete creative studio for photo editing, image compositing, video editing, and AI-powered visual creation. Build complex edits by hand with layers, masks, blend modes, brushes, effects, adjustments, shadows, text, blur, warp and perspective tools. Cut out people and objects, combine several images, paint masks, adjust colours, add depth and shadows, and refine every detail. When you want faster results, use AI to generate images from text, edit and repair photos, replace backgrounds, expand a picture beyond its edges, enhance details, relight a scene, create headshots, swap faces, turn a sketch into finished art, or animate a still photo into a short video. And it is not only about photos any more. A true multi-track video editor is built in, so one project can carry you from a single image to a finished video without ever leaving the app. PHOTO EDITING AND COMPOSITING • Layer-based editing with up to 24 layers • Advanced masking, including Magic Wand, Magic Lasso, brush masks and shape masks • 18 blend modes and 16 adjustment layers • Non-destructive layer blur and adjustments • 63 photo effects, plus clarity, colour, tone and detail controls • Text and curved text tools • Motion Blur, Zoom Blur, Spin Blur, Lens Blur, Selective Blur and Gradient tools • Warp, perspective transform and distortion tools • Paint, smudge, clone stamp and effect brushes • Built-in shadow and Light Wrap tools • Camera fill with real-time masks and blend modes • Masking Library for reusable cutouts and stickers • Session Library that saves your projects automatically • PSD export with layers • More than a million royalty-free stock photos VIDEO EDITING • Multi-track timeline for video, images, audio and text • Split, trim, rotate and freeze clips with ease • Speed control, including speed ramps • Keyframe animation with adjustable curves • Transitions between clips • Stack effects and animations on any track for unique results • Use masks for precise editing, including green screen and more • Audio from your device, voiceovers and royalty-free music • Stickers and animated GIFs • Royalty-free stock video and photos • Export in the format and resolution you choose AI TOOLS • AI people masking • AI image generation from text • AI image editing and inpainting • AI background creation and replacement • AI outpainting and image expansion • AI image enhancement • AI relighting • AI sketch-to-image creation • AI headshot generation • AI face swap • AI image-to-image transformation • AI image-to-video generation Whether you are making social posts, thumbnails, designs, artwork, product images, profile photos, memes, edits or professional composites, Superimpose X gives you manual precision and AI speed in one app. Start with an idea, a photo, a sketch, a video or a blank canvas. Superimpose gives you the freedom to create by hand, the speed of AI when you need it, and the control to make every result your own. Terms of use: https://www.superimposeapp.com/terms-of-use--superimpose-classic-.html Privacy Policy: https://www.superimposeapp.com/privacy2.html

About

Superimpose X

Create stunning photo art with advanced layering, blending, and masking tools. This powerful editor offers a wide array of adjustments, effects, and brushes for both professionals and amateurs. Save your work in sessions and reuse masked images as stickers.

Highlights
  • Multiple layers (up to 24)
  • Extensive adjustment and blending modes
  • AI-powered masking
  • Masking Library for reusable stickers
  • Session Library for project saving
  • Non-destructive editing and effects
  • Export PSD with layers
Features
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Superimpose X is a complete creative studio for photo editing, image compositing, and AI-powered visual creation. Build complex edits with layers, masks, blend modes, brushes, effects, adjustments, shadows, text, blur, warp, perspective tools, and more. Then push your ideas further with powerful AI features that help you generate images, edit photos, replace backgrounds, expand images, enhance details, relight scenes, create headshots, swap faces, turn sketches into finished images, and create short AI videos from still photos. Whether you are making social posts, thumbnails, designs, artwork, product images, profile photos, memes, edits, or professional composites, Superimpose X gives you both manual precision and AI speed in one app. Start with an idea, a photo, a sketch, or a blank canvas. Cut out people and objects, combine multiple images, paint masks, adjust colors, add depth, create shadows, apply effects, and refine every detail. When you want faster results, use AI to generate, transform, repair, extend, or animate your images. Superimpose X is designed for creators who want serious editing power without a complicated desktop workflow. Key features: • Layer-based photo editing with up to 24 layers • Advanced masking tools, including Magic Wand, Magic Lasso, brush masks, and shape masks • AI people masking • AI image generation from text • AI image editing and inpainting • AI background creation and replacement • AI outpainting and image expansion • AI image enhancement • AI relighting • AI sketch-to-image creation • AI headshot generation • AI face swap tools • AI image-to-image transformation • AI image-to-video generation • 18 blend modes • 16 adjustment layers • Non-destructive layer blur and adjustments • 63 photo effects • Clarity, color, tone, and detail controls • Text and curved text tools • Motion Blur, Zoom Blur, Spin Blur, Lens Blur, Selective Blur, and Gradient tools • Warp, perspective transform, and distortion tools • Paint, smudge, clone stamp, and effect brushes • Built-in shadow and Light Wrap tools • Camera fill with real-time masks and blend modes • Masking Library for reusable cutouts and stickers • Session Library that automatically saves your projects • PSD export with layers • Access to more than a million royalty-free stock photos Superimpose X gives you the freedom to create by hand, the speed of AI when you need it, and the control to make every result your own. If you already use the classic Superimpose app, you can transfer your saved masks into Superimpose X: 1. Open the original Superimpose app. 2. Tap the “?” button on the Home screen. 3. Choose “Transfer masks to Superimpose X”. 4. Your masks will be available in Superimpose X. Terms of use: https://www.superimposeapp.com/superimposex_terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://www.superimposeapp.com/privacy2.html

Screenshots

Superimpose4 screens
Superimpose X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Superimpose at Free against Superimpose X's $4.99. Superimpose X's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Superimpose is free to download; Superimpose X costs $4.99 up front. Superimpose sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Superimpose X sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Superimpose X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Superimpose's written reviews are positive against 86% of Superimpose X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Superimpose ships an update fortnightly, Superimpose X every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Superimpose versus Superimpose X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperimposeSuperimpose X
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (3.2K ratings)4.7 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better3K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size378 MB375 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj GoswamiPankaj Goswami

Customer experience

Superimpose

All ratings3,189 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews586 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative20.0%

Superimpose X

All ratings3,012 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.6%

User reviews

Superimpose

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Powerful photo editing capabilities
  • 🎨 Versatile tools for creative projects
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Excellent masking and layering features
  • 🕰 Long-term reliable app (10+ years of use)

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Recent updates have added paywalls for core features
  • 🤯 Confusing new UI layout after recent update
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with latest version
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and access certain tools
  • 💰 Paid upgrade (Superimpose X) required for advanced features

Superimpose X

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing editing capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 💡 Powerful layering and masking tools
  • 🚀 Efficient and fast performance
  • 👍 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bugs with certain tools (brush, text, etc.)
  • 🔒 Concerns over recent subscription model changes
  • 🔒 Frustration over loss of legacy features

Bugs and requests

Superimpose

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Saved images losing quality
  • Masking tools not working as expected
  • Imported images not displaying properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to save and resume projects
  • Background blending tools
  • Improved layer management
  • Automatic background removal

Superimpose X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Masking tool issues causing halos
  • Text layer bugs causing loss of text
  • Inconsistent behavior when merging layers
  • Crashes when using certain effects

Requested features

6 requests
  • More layer support
  • Additional font and text options
  • Improved color adjustment tools
  • Custom brush settings
  • Ability to rearrange layer order
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  • Expanded stock image library

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Superimpose

Subscriptions6
  • Superimpose Premium$2.991 Month
  • Superimpose (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Full Access Yearly$17.991 Year
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  • Full Access Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Superimpose Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Superimpose Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • 500 Pro AI Coins$3.99
  • 1000 Pro AI Coins$6.99
8 purchases

Superimpose X

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Membership (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Superimpose X (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • AI Membership (Yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • Pro Membership (Yearly)$17.991 Year
  • Superimpose X Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Superimpose X Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • 500 Pro AI Coins$3.99
  • 1000 Pro AI Coins$6.99

Questions

Is Superimpose free?
Superimpose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Superimpose X free?
Superimpose X costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Superimpose or Superimpose X?
Superimpose X is rated higher. Superimpose averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Superimpose X averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.
Do Superimpose or Superimpose X have ads?
Neither Superimpose nor Superimpose X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Superimpose or Superimpose X?
Superimpose ships an update fortnightly, and Superimpose X every 9 days. Most recently, Superimpose was updated on September 24, 2026 and Superimpose X on September 22, 2026.

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