# PicBlender vs Gradient Magick

The clearest difference is price: Gradient Magick at Free against PicBlender's $0.99. Gradient Magick also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). PicBlender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Gradient Magick is free to download; PicBlender costs $0.99 up front. Gradient Magick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PicBlender asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gradient Magick holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of PicBlender's written reviews are positive against 25% of Gradient Magick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PicBlender ships an update every 9 months, Gradient Magick every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicBlender | Gradient Magick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picblender/id439650891/reviews) | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-magick/id878892097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [Kenichi Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/796255742) |

## What reviewers say

### PicBlender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picblender/id439650891)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create astonishing photos by blending and fusing two images. Enhance your pictures with various blending modes and adjustable effect strength. Save, print, or share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Photo blending and fusion, 18 blending modes, Adjustable effect strength, Blend with embedded images, Save and share creations, Improve HDR photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gradient Magick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-magick/id878892097)

Enhance your photos with stunning gradient effects. Easily share your creations to popular social media platforms and messaging apps. Transform your images with a touch of artistic flair.

**Highlights:** Add gradient effects to photos, Share to Mail, Share to Instagram, Share to Facebook, Share to Twitter, Share to Line

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock a lot of gradient pattern & Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicBlender free?

PicBlender costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gradient Magick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicBlender or Gradient Magick?

Gradient Magick is rated higher. PicBlender averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Gradient Magick averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do PicBlender or Gradient Magick have ads?

Neither PicBlender nor Gradient Magick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicBlender or Gradient Magick?

PicBlender ships an update every 9 months, and Gradient Magick every 8 months. Most recently, PicBlender was updated on September 17, 2026 and Gradient Magick on September 19, 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.*