# Dramatic Black & White vs Superimpose X

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dramatic Black & White at none against Superimpose X's 8. Dramatic Black & White also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Superimpose X's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 346). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dramatic Black & White costs $2.99 and Superimpose X $4.99 up front. Superimpose X sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dramatic Black & White asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dramatic Black & White against 4.7 for Superimpose X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superimpose X has 3K ratings behind it against 346, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dramatic Black & White's written reviews are positive against 86% of Superimpose X's.

Dramatic Black & White ships an update every 4 months, Superimpose X every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dramatic Black & White | Superimpose X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-black-and-white/id457075492/reviews)** | [4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose-x/id1304177471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 346 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #173 | **#31** |
| Size | 15 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JixiPix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671) | [Pankaj Goswami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453844207) |

## What reviewers say

### Dramatic Black & White

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-black-and-white/id457075492)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your photos into striking black and white images with adjustable light, contrast, and texture. Explore classic and modern styles, and use unique tools to create artistic compositions. Perfect for photographers seeking to enhance their monochrome vision.

**Highlights:** Black and white photo conversion, Adjustable light and contrast, Texture and shape controls, Ellipse spotlight tool, Classic, infrared, and HD styles, Grain and vignette effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for B&W photography
- 🎨 Lots of editing options
- 💻 Works well on desktop
- 🤩 Fantastic results
- 🙌 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Clunky UI/UX
- 🔍 Annoying pop-ups
- 🔍 Slow saving process
- 🔍 Limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Inability to access camera

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust individual color channels
- Layers and masking tools
- Remembering custom settings
- Improved performance and stability


### Superimpose X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose-x/id1304177471)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning photo art with advanced layering, blending, and masking tools. This powerful editor offers a wide array of adjustments, effects, and brushes for both professionals and amateurs. Save your work in sessions and reuse masked images as stickers.

**Highlights:** Multiple layers (up to 24), Extensive adjustment and blending modes, AI-powered masking, Masking Library for reusable stickers, Session Library for project saving, Non-destructive editing and effects, Export PSD with layers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Superimpose X (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| AI Membership (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Membership (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Superimpose X Pro (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |
| Superimpose X 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**

- 🚀 Amazing editing capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Powerful layering and masking tools
- 🚀 Efficient and fast performance
- 👍 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bugs with certain tools (brush, text, etc.)
- 🔒 Concerns over recent subscription model changes
- 🔒 Frustration over loss of legacy features

**Reported bugs**

- Masking tool issues causing halos
- Text layer bugs causing loss of text
- Inconsistent behavior when merging layers
- Crashes when using certain effects

**Requested features**

- More layer support
- Additional font and text options
- Improved color adjustment tools
- Custom brush settings
- Ability to rearrange layer order


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dramatic Black & White free?

Dramatic Black & White costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Superimpose X free?

Superimpose X costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dramatic Black & White or Superimpose X?

Dramatic Black & White is rated higher. Dramatic Black & White averages 4.8 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Superimpose X averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Dramatic Black & White or Superimpose X have ads?

Neither Dramatic Black & White nor Superimpose X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dramatic Black & White or Superimpose X?

Dramatic Black & White ships an update every 4 months, and Superimpose X every 9 days. Most recently, Dramatic Black & White was updated on October 21, 2026 and Superimpose X on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dramatic Black & White or Superimpose X?

Dramatic Black & White currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and Superimpose X at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*