# Photo Editor vs Ampfold

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ampfold at none against Photo Editor's 11. Ampfold also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Photo Editor's advantage is ratings volume (300K vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Ampfold 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Editor | Ampfold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/ampfold-loop-and-layer/id6810952033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **300K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 384 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axiem Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/397601279) | [Merchard, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776471469) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Editor

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Ampfold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ampfold-loop-and-layer/id6810952033)

Create music and video simultaneously by layering audio loops in real-time. Build harmonies, rhythms, and melodies without a timeline, capturing your live performance as you create. Review your work before saving.

**Highlights:** Live audio looping and layering, Continuous video recording, Add vocals, instruments, and rhythms, Layering toggle, Live performance continuity, Review before saving

**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 Ampfold free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Editor or Ampfold?

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

### Do Photo Editor or Ampfold have ads?

Photo Editor shows ads; Ampfold does not.

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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.*