# Photo Editor vs IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Editor at 4.6 against IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover's 1.0. Photo Editor also leads on ratings volume (300K vs 1) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Editor sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Editor has 300K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Editor | IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (300K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor/id546821797/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imate-visual-blackhead-remover/id1564058155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **300K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 384 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axiem Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/397601279) | [Shenzhen Xiaozhen Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580274508) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor/id546821797)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enhance, edit, and transform your photos with a comprehensive suite of tools. Apply AI-powered edits, add creative effects, stickers, and frames, or refine details like blemishes and smiles. Create collages, draw, and export in high resolution.

**Highlights:** AI Photo Editor, AI Photo Generator, Remove Background, Enhance Photos, Add Stickers & Frames, Create Collages, Draw & Paint

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro + AI | $4.99 | per month |
| Grunge Effects Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderlust | $1.99 | one-time |
| Doodles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Love Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Street Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toy Camera Effects Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portrait | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Collages | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 💡 Great selection of filters and effects
- ✨ Excellent photo enhancement features
- 🎨 Versatile creative options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during editing
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 💰 Aggressive upselling of paid version
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📥 Difficulty restoring purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Saved images appear lower quality than edited version
- Overlays and frames not saving properly
- Text editing tool issues (sizing, positioning, etc.)
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between editing modes

**Requested features**

- More text editing options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Ability to create custom collages and layouts
- Non-destructive editing with undo/redo functionality
- Improved performance and stability
- Better integration with cloud storage services


### IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imate-visual-blackhead-remover/id1564058155)

Connects to a visual blackhead meter via Wi-Fi to display real-time images. Allows users to record and save pictures and videos for sharing.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connectivity to blackhead meter, Real-time image display, Record pictures and videos, Save and share captured media

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Editor free?

Photo Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover free?

IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Editor or IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover?

Photo Editor is rated higher. Photo Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 300K ratings, while IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo Editor or IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover have ads?

Photo Editor shows ads; IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Editor or IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover?

Photo Editor ships an update every 3 weeks, and IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover every 4 days. Most recently, Photo Editor was updated on November 1, 2026 and IMATE Visual Blackhead Remover on October 21, 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.*