# iColorama S vs Smart Resize

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iColorama S at 72% against Smart Resize's 50%. iColorama S also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (178 vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iColorama S sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart Resize sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iColorama S holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iColorama S has 178 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of iColorama S's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Resize's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iColorama S | Smart Resize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolorama-s/id518522388/reviews)** | [3.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-resize-ai/id1349530524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **178** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enrique Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/673272774) | [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857) |

## What reviewers say

### iColorama S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolorama-s/id518522388)

Transform your photos with over 500 artistic effects and advanced image adjustments. Repaint images using a variety of brushes, including imported Photoshop brushes, to create unique digital art. Perfect for unleashing your creative vision.

**Highlights:** Over 500 photo effects, Image adjustments, Brush painting, Import Photoshop brushes, Art creation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iColorama S PRO | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| iColorama S PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| iColorama S PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Powerful and versatile photo editing capabilities
- 👍 Allows for creative and artistic expression
- 🚀 Constantly updated with new features
- 👍 Comprehensive set of tools and effects
- 👍 Produces high-quality, professional-looking results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about recent changes to functionality requiring additional purchases
- 👎 Unintuitive or difficult to use interface for some users
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices or iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos without additional purchases
- Unwanted watermarks or overlays appearing on saved images
- Sudden changes to functionality or loss of previously available features

**Requested features**

- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Better masking and layering tools
- Zoom and detail options
- Foreground, background, and depth masking
- Support for animation or video editing


### Smart Resize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-resize-ai/id1349530524)

Enhance photo resolution and clarity using advanced AI. This app offers content-aware scaling for perfect aspect ratios and an object-erasing tool to remove unwanted elements. It also includes a simple cropping tool with rotation options.

**Highlights:** AI resolution enhancement, Content-aware scaling, Object removal tool, Image cropping, Ratio and rotation options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Resize PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Resize PRO | $6.99 | per year |
| Smart Resize PRO | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Sleek and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Fast image upscaling
- ✨ Good output quality for resizing
- 💡 Powerful tools like waifu2x and Esrgan
- ✅ Effective for old/small photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- ⚠️ 4x resize can be disastrous/distorted
- 📉 2x resize still has distortions
- 😵 Artifacts created with 4x resize
- 💸 Subscription model is disliked

**Reported bugs**

- 4x resize is a disaster, everything is distorted
- 2x resize still has distortions
- Crashes out a lot
- Crashes on iPad during processing stage
- Creates artifacts when using the 4x button

**Requested features**

- Add AI - sharp function
- Add support for .png/.tiff etc image formats via Files
- Add ability for custom aspect ratios
- Magnifying glass for erase tool
- Option to know and delete metadata of photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iColorama S free?

iColorama S is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Resize free?

Smart Resize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iColorama S or Smart Resize?

iColorama S is rated higher. iColorama S averages 4.1 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Smart Resize averages 3.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do iColorama S or Smart Resize have ads?

Neither iColorama S nor Smart Resize shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iColorama S or Smart Resize?

iColorama S ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smart Resize every 4 weeks. Most recently, iColorama S was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Resize on November 6, 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.*