# Photo Editor vs Image Studio Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Image Studio Pro at none against Photo Editor's shown. Image Studio Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Photo Editor's advantage is ratings volume (300K vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Image Studio Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Image Studio Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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 2 weeks, Image Studio Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Editor | Image Studio Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (300K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor/id546821797/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-studio-pro/id6757129721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **300K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axiem Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/397601279) | [Scott Manley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864388985) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Editor

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

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. This app offers a wide range of editing capabilities for both quick adjustments and in-depth creative projects.

**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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Image Studio Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-studio-pro/id6757129721)

This app offers professional-grade photo editing tools for iPhone and iPad users. It provides advanced adjustments for color, exposure, and creative effects, with a focus on a non-destructive workflow and on-device processing for privacy.

**Highlights:** Professional adjustments (exposure, contrast, tone curve), Advanced color grading (HSL, split toning), Creative effects (sharpening, noise reduction, glow), Smart cropping with social media presets, Non-destructive editing workflow, On-device processing for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monochrome Master | $1.99 | one-time |
| Landscape | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portrait Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creative Effects | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Looks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film Classics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cinematic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Styles | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Editor free?

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

### Is Image Studio Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Editor or Image Studio Pro?

Image Studio Pro is rated higher. Photo Editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 300K ratings, while Image Studio Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo Editor or Image Studio Pro have ads?

Photo Editor shows ads; Image Studio Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Editor or Image Studio Pro?

Photo Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Image Studio Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Editor was updated on November 12, 2026 and Image Studio Pro on November 9, 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.*