# Photo Editor+ vs Superimpose X

Photo Editor+ and Superimpose X both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Superimpose X's written reviews are positive against 58% of Photo Editor+'s. Superimpose X also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). Photo Editor+'s advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Photo Editor+ costs $1.99 and Superimpose X $4.99 up front. Photo Editor+ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Superimpose X sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Photo Editor+ against 4.7 for Superimpose X. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Photo Editor+'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Superimpose X's.

Photo Editor+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Superimpose X every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Editor+ | Superimpose X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-plus/id499146288/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose-x/id1304177471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 137 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Axiem Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/397601279) | [Pankaj Goswami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453844207) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Editor+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-plus/id499146288)

This application offers a comprehensive suite of tools for enhancing and manipulating digital images. Users can refine portraits by removing imperfections, adjust colors, and apply a wide array of artistic filters and frames. It also facilitates creative projects like collages and meme creation, with options for detailed editing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Enhance photos instantly, Apply hundreds of effects, Create photo collages, Add stickers, frames, and overlays, Remove blemishes and red eye, Whiten teeth and apply color splash, Crop, rotate, and adjust colors

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grunge Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nostalgia Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tidal Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Street Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toy Camera Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Woodland Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portrait | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wanderlust | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Collages | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Excellent for everyday photo editing
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 😊 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🚫 Missing key features compared to free versions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to edit multiple photos
- Text and stickers disappear after editing
- Purchased features and effects not working
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More editing tools and effects
- Ability to resize and reposition text
- Improved blemish removal and skin retouching
- Collage maker with more customization options


### Superimpose X

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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, iPhone Duo 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 Photo Editor+ free?

Photo Editor+ costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Superimpose X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Editor+ or Superimpose X?

Superimpose X is rated higher. Photo Editor+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Superimpose X averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Photo Editor+ or Superimpose X have ads?

Neither Photo Editor+ nor Superimpose X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Editor+ or Superimpose X?

Photo Editor+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Superimpose X every 10 days. Most recently, Photo Editor+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Superimpose X on October 29, 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.*