# Pear vs Cobalt Image

The clearest difference is rating: Pear at 4.8 against Cobalt Image's 2.3. Pear also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Cobalt Image's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cobalt Image sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Pear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pear holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Pear's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cobalt Image's.

Pear ships an update every 3 weeks, Cobalt Image every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pear | Cobalt Image |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pear/id536308076/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobalt-image/id6445825171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayworks.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336218276) | [Cobalt Image LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674012276) |

## What reviewers say

### Pear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pear/id536308076)

Effortlessly share photos and videos from your gallery with friends and family. Simply tap to share and tap again to unshare. View a time-based collage of all shared content, blending your memories with those of your loved ones.

**Highlights:** Instant photo and video sharing, One-tap unsharing, Time-based collage stream, Private and secure sharing, User control over content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🖼️ Clean and beautiful design
- 🤝 Great for private photo sharing with friends/family
- ☁️ Unlimited storage
- 🚀 Quick and fast sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot remove uploaded pictures
- 🔒 No passcode lock
- 📂 Limited photo album access (camera roll only)
- 💻 No web support
- 📱 Not iPad optimized

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot remove uploaded pictures
- 🐛 Black screen when taking photos
- 🐛 App crashes when taking photos

**Requested features**

- Ability to comment on pictures
- Passcode lock for photos
- Access to photo albums (not just camera roll)
- Web support for viewing/downloading images
- Ability to create folders/organize streams


### Cobalt Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cobalt-image/id6445825171)

Enhance your iPhone photos with advanced AI, HDR, and smart portrait modes. This app offers unparalleled control over non-raw images, featuring cutting-edge white balance and Luma curve adjustments. Access renowned digital and film emulations for professional-level editing.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced picture processing, HDR and smart portrait modes, Advanced color models for HEIC files, Unprecedented control over non-raw photos, White balance and Luma curve adjustments, Renowned digital and film emulations, Direct editing from Apple Photos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cobalt Image Pro Digital | $3.49 | per month |
| Cobalt Image Pro Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Cobalt Image Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pear free?

Pear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cobalt Image free?

Cobalt Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pear or Cobalt Image?

Pear is rated higher. Pear averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Cobalt Image averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pear or Cobalt Image have ads?

Neither Pear nor Cobalt Image shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pear or Cobalt Image?

Pear ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cobalt Image every 5 days. Most recently, Pear was updated on September 20, 2026 and Cobalt Image on July 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.*