# Superimpose vs Alien Sky

The clearest difference is price: Superimpose at Free against Alien Sky's $4.99. Superimpose also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 132) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Alien Sky's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Superimpose is free to download; Alien Sky costs $4.99 up front. Superimpose sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Alien Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alien Sky holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superimpose has 3.2K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Superimpose's written reviews are positive against 83% of Alien Sky's.

Superimpose ships an update fortnightly, Alien Sky every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superimpose | Alien Sky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose/id435913585/reviews) | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-sky-space-camera/id519529254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 380 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pankaj Goswami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453844207) | [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204) |

## What reviewers say

### Superimpose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose/id435913585)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Superimpose Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Superimpose (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Full Access Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Superimpose Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Superimpose Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| 500 Pro AI Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Pro AI Coins | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Alien Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-sky-space-camera/id519529254)

Transform ordinary photos into futuristic space scenes. Add planets, galaxies, stars, and lens flares to create otherworldly images. Customize your sky and give your photos a unique sci-fi feel.

**Highlights:** Space objects (planets, galaxies, moons), Bright suns and distant stars, Futuristic lens flares, Sky customization, Sci-fi photo effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superimpose free?

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

### Is Alien Sky free?

Alien Sky costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Superimpose or Alien Sky?

Alien Sky is rated higher. Superimpose averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Alien Sky averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.

### Do Superimpose or Alien Sky have ads?

Neither Superimpose nor Alien Sky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Superimpose or Alien Sky?

Superimpose ships an update fortnightly, and Alien Sky every 5 weeks. Most recently, Superimpose was updated on October 10, 2026 and Alien Sky on October 14, 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.*