Comparison

Superimpose vs Superimpose+

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+

Easily remove photo backgrounds with a single tap or manual tools. Overlay multiple images and text to create collages, stickers, and transparent PNGs.

Highlights
  • One-tap background removal
  • Smart and manual eraser tools
  • Change photo backgrounds
  • Overlay multiple images
  • Superimpose text
  • Create transparent PNGs
  • Make collages and stickers
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Superimpose+ allows you to remove photo background in one tap, and to overlay multiple images. Also it has automatic/manual easy tools for background removal. - Photo Background Eraser - "Analyze" : Analyze your photo, and cut out object automatically in one tap. "Smart Eraser" : The background eraser that can automatically detect contours and remove unwanted area. Also it can make the removed area transparent. "Eraser": The background eraser that can delete the traced part. - Change Background - You can also change background by giving a different background to photo with background removed. - Mix Multiple Photos & Superimpose images - You can overlay and edit multiple images and photos and combine them. Also it can superimpose images and text. Of course, you can also overlay and composite images with a transparent background. With Superimpose+, you can create: -white or transparent background photos -transparent background png images -fun collages and stickers

Screenshots

Superimpose4 screens
Superimpose+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Superimpose at none against Superimpose+'s shown. Superimpose also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Superimpose+'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (12K vs 3.2K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Superimpose sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Superimpose+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Superimpose+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 12K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 78% and 78% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Superimpose ships an update fortnightly, Superimpose+ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Superimpose versus Superimpose+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperimposeSuperimpose+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.2K ratings)4.8 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K12K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size378 MB240 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPankaj GoswamiKALEIDOSCOPE Inc.

Customer experience

Superimpose

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

Superimpose+

All ratings11,849 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews703 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.9%

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+

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful tools
  • 🔥 Great for quick photo edits
  • 💡 Versatile for creating memes and collages
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription model for premium features
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate for some users
  • 🔍 Outdated interface design

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+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Eraser tool not working as expected
  • Blending issues with certain image types
  • Saving and loading projects can be unreliable
  • Unexpected behavior when updating the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add video background removal
  • Improve layer management and merging
  • Introduce more advanced editing tools
  • Provide better support for older devices
  • Optimize performance and reduce crashes

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
10 purchases

Superimpose+

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Year3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • American Comic Pack$3.99
  • Simple Pack 2$3.99
  • Simple Pack 1$3.99
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  • Photos Pack$3.99
  • Materials$5.99
  • Ad-Free Version$59.99
  • Pro & Ad-Free Version$99.99
  • Full Contents Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Superimpose free?
Superimpose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Superimpose+ free?
Superimpose+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Superimpose or Superimpose+?
Superimpose+ is rated higher. Superimpose averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Superimpose+ averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Superimpose or Superimpose+ have ads?
Superimpose+ shows ads; Superimpose does not.
Which is updated more often, Superimpose or Superimpose+?
Superimpose ships an update fortnightly, and Superimpose+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Superimpose was updated on September 24, 2026 and Superimpose+ on September 24, 2026.

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