Comparison

Superimpose vs Blend

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 offers a comprehensive creative suite for photo and video editing, combining manual tools with AI-powered features. Create complex composites, generate images from text, edit videos with a multi-track timeline, and refine every detail of your visual projects.

Highlights
  • Layer-based photo editing
  • Advanced masking tools
  • Multi-track video editor
  • AI image generation
  • AI background replacement
  • Keyframe animation
  • PSD export with layers
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

Blend

Easily merge and layer photos to create unique double exposure effects and stunning collages. This powerful yet simple tool allows for special effects, filters, and frames to enhance your images. Perfect for social media sharing and creating eye-catching content.

Highlights
  • Double exposure editing
  • Photo layering
  • Special effects
  • Filters and frames
  • Photo collage maker
  • Carousel post design
  • Customizable grids
Features
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Blend photos together for amazing results. With Blend you have double exposure editing like never before. Add a cool twist to your photos and create images you could not have imagined! Blend is simple and easy to use, yet powerful. Layer your photos. Combine your photos easily with one click. Use special effects to draw and erase layers. Choose from various filters and frames. Love your blend and share it on Instagram. - Create Unique Photo Collages and Instagram Carousels with Blend Whether you're an influencer, creator, or simply love sharing memories, Blend Photo Collage Maker has everything you need to make your posts stand out. - Endless Collage Templates Designed for Every Aesthetic Explore a wide range of curated templates, from clean and minimalist to bold and creative. Every layout is handcrafted by our design team for premium quality and flexibility, with new templates added regularly to keep your feed fresh. - Smooth, Swipeable Carousel Designs Design eye-catching swipe-through carousel posts that flow perfectly. Blend’s simple tools make it easy to connect your photos into panoramic carousels or scroll-through layouts that tell a story. - Custom Grids and Layouts for a Polished Feed Build cohesive photo grids and multi-post Instagram layouts that tie your content together beautifully. Mix and match grids, carousels, and collage templates for unlimited creative combinations. - Showcase More Photos in Every Post Go beyond Instagram’s limits. Add over 10 photos in one project to express your full story. Perfect for creators who want more room for visuals and ideas. - Flexible Canvas for Complete Creative Control Work your way with Blend’s freeform canvas. Zoom in to perfect details or zoom out for the full view. Design freely and bring your ideas to life without constraints. Subscription pricing and terms: Blend offers three auto-renewing subscription options: $3.99 per week $7.99 per month $39.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your Blend subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: https://architectapps.co/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://architectapps.co/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Superimpose4 screens
Blend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Superimpose at free with in-app purchases against Blend's subscription. Superimpose also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Blend sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Superimpose against 4.4 for Blend. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Superimpose's written reviews are positive against 56% of Blend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Superimpose ships an update every 11 days, Blend every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Superimpose versus Blend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperimposeBlend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.2K ratings) — better4.4 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K3.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size382 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj GoswamiOwen Schick

Customer experience

Superimpose

All ratings3,203 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews1,072 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative18.8%

Blend

All ratings3,574 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral17.5%
Negative26.5%

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

Blend

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Good blending effects
  • 💡 Useful for quick photo projects

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall blocks basic features
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 📵 Constant requests for reviews and subscriptions

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

Blend

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Work area reverts to tiny size
  • App crashes during editing
  • Screenshot function not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free editing tools and filters
  • Ability to resize and reposition layers
  • Improved stability and reliability

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

Blend

Subscriptions4
  • Unlock All 1 Week Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Unlock 1 Month Subscription3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Blend Photos 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Blend Photos 1 Year3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Watermark$1.99
  • Unlock Frames$1.99
  • Unlock Filters$1.99
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  • Unlock All$4.99

Questions

Is Superimpose free?
Superimpose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blend free?
Blend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Superimpose or Blend?
Superimpose is rated higher. Superimpose averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Blend averages 4.4 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Superimpose or Blend have ads?
Neither Superimpose nor Blend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Superimpose or Blend?
Superimpose ships an update every 11 days, and Blend every 8 days. Most recently, Superimpose was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blend on November 6, 2026.

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