# Pic Stitch vs Gradient Shape, Mask Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pic Stitch at 45% against Gradient Shape, Mask Editor's 0%. Pic Stitch also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (66K vs 1). Gradient Shape, Mask Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic Stitch sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Gradient Shape, Mask Editor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gradient Shape, Mask Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic Stitch has 66K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Pic Stitch's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gradient Shape, Mask Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, Gradient Shape, Mask Editor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Stitch | Gradient Shape, Mask Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-shape-mask-editor/id1046974468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 403 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Nadejda Toma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046778627) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic Stitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily combine photos and videos into stunning collages with over 400 layouts. Enhance your creations with filters, borders, and powerful editing tools. Share your masterpieces directly to social media.

**Highlights:** 400+ collage layouts, 25 filter packs, 30+ border packs, Photo and video editing, Social media sharing, High resolution export, Stickers, text, and drawing tools

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Borders Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grunge Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Viewfinder Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frames Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toy Camera Effects Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mustaches Sticker Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating collages
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Useful for business/professional use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of previously free features
- 📢 Intrusive ads even after paying

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Frequent crashes
- Editing tools not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Eye dropper tool
- Ability to adjust border thickness and color
- More free layout options
- Restore previous free features


### Gradient Shape, Mask Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-shape-mask-editor/id1046974468)

Easily transform your photos by cropping them into over 400 unique shapes, symbols, and letters. Customize foreground colors, transparency, and size. Enhance your images with filters, frames, and text editing tools before sharing.

**Highlights:** Crop photos into 400+ shapes, Customize foreground color and transparency, Adjust shape size, Apply photo filters and frames, Add text and stickers, Meme generator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shape Maker - Basic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Cities | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Cool | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Grunge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Horror | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - I love | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Letters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Random | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Splatter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shape Maker - Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Stitch free?

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

### Is Gradient Shape, Mask Editor free?

Gradient Shape, Mask Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pic Stitch or Gradient Shape, Mask Editor?

Gradient Shape, Mask Editor is rated higher. Pic Stitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Gradient Shape, Mask Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pic Stitch or Gradient Shape, Mask Editor have ads?

Pic Stitch shows ads; Gradient Shape, Mask Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Stitch or Gradient Shape, Mask Editor?

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, and Gradient Shape, Mask Editor every 4 months. Most recently, Pic Stitch was updated on September 30, 2026 and Gradient Shape, Mask Editor on June 4, 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.*