# InstaSize vs MagicResize

The clearest difference is rating: InstaSize at 4.7 against MagicResize's 4.2. InstaSize also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (325K vs 89). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaSize sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MagicResize sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InstaSize holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaSize has 325K ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of InstaSize's written reviews are positive against 60% of MagicResize's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

InstaSize ships an update every 10 days, MagicResize every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaSize | MagicResize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (325K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasize-ai-photo-editor/id576649830/reviews)** | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicresize/id1068046113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325K** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instasize Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/576649833) | [Yoshinobu Sonoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/454482266) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaSize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasize-ai-photo-editor/id576649830)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #117 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This comprehensive photo and video editor offers AI-powered tools to enhance images, remove unwanted objects, and create collages. Resize and crop content for any social platform, or use advanced features like background removal and batch editing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered image expansion (Magic Fill), Object and background removal, Photo and video resizing/cropping, Batch editing for multiple images, Collage maker with templates, Over 130 filters and presets

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instasize + Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Instasize Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium - AI | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Instasize Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium + AI | $11.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium AI | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Instasize Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Instasize Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Instasize Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Instasize Premium AI | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for resizing photos
- 👍 Good photo editing features
- 👍 Helpful for Instagram
- 👍 Customizable filters and borders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to use without premium subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Quality issues with saved photos
- 🐛 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Inability to save edited photos
- Distortion of photos after editing
- Unreliable performance with video editing

**Requested features**

- Batch processing option
- Ability to save edited photos without subscription
- More free filters and features
- Improved collage and layout options
- Ability to adjust edited photos after saving


### MagicResize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicresize/id1068046113)

This app allows for the batch resizing of multiple photos with a single action. It also offers the ability to remove original photos in bulk, saving device storage. Users can easily find photos using search and manage Exif data and location information.

**Highlights:** Batch photo resizing, Bulk original photo deletion, Device storage saving, Search photos by date/size, Exif data management, Location information removal

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaSize free?

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

### Is MagicResize free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InstaSize or MagicResize?

InstaSize is rated higher. InstaSize averages 4.7 out of 5 from 325K ratings, while MagicResize averages 4.2 from 89 ratings.

### Do InstaSize or MagicResize have ads?

MagicResize shows ads; InstaSize does not.

### Which is updated more often, InstaSize or MagicResize?

InstaSize ships an update every 10 days, and MagicResize every 3 weeks. Most recently, InstaSize was updated on September 25, 2026 and MagicResize on September 17, 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.*