# Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video vs InLab

The clearest difference is monetization model: Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video at free with in-app purchases against InLab's subscription. Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video also leads on ratings volume (1.2M vs 369) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and InLab sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video against 4.6 for InLab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video has 1.2M ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video's written reviews are positive against 60% of InLab's.

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video ships an update every 4 days, InLab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video | InLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsart-ai-photo-editor-video/id587366035/reviews)** | [4.6 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inlab-best-photo-grids-layout/id1532219676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2M** | 369 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 257 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PicsArt, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587366038) | [Appvillis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449023066) |

## What reviewers say

### Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsart-ai-photo-editor-video/id587366035)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #17 Top Free · Photo & Video, #126 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This AI-powered design studio offers tools for creating professional graphics, AI art, and editing photos and videos. It features an AI chat partner for generating visuals from text, customizable templates, and advanced editing capabilities like background removal and object deletion.

**Highlights:** AI-powered design studio, AI chat partner for visual generation, Customizable graphic design templates, Background Remover tool, AI Enhance and Object Removal, AI Image Generator, Video editing tools

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picsart Gold Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Picsart Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Picsart Pro Weekly | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Make Awesome Photos | $12.49 | per month |
| Picsart Gold - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Picsart Pro Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Picsart Gold - Annual | $57.00 | per year |
| Picsart Gold Yearly | $57.00 | per year |
| Picsart Plus - Annual | $64.99 | per year |
| Picsart Pro Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Picsart Gold Yearly | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features like remixing
- 🎨 Wide range of filters and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos
- Inconsistent screenshot functionality
- Freezing and lagging during edits
- Disappearing free features

**Requested features**

- Selective layer undo/redo
- More blend mode options
- Ability to save drafts
- Improved performance and stability


### InLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inlab-best-photo-grids-layout/id1532219676)

Easily divide your photos into multiple squares to create unique Instagram feed layouts. Enhance your posts with stylish fonts and stickers to make your content stand out and attract more followers.

**Highlights:** Photo splitting into squares, Customizable layouts, Stylish font options, Sticker integration, Template presets, Direct photo capture

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Support for dreams and career
- 👍 Intuitive and agile
- 👍 Good project and amazing
- 👍 Very nice
- 👍 Sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Paid subscription stickers are lame
- 👎 App is basic and doesn't deliver on promises
- 👎 Not different from Instagram, Instagram has better alternatives
- 👎 App is a lie for what they ask
- 👎 Don't spend your money, doesn't have what's shown in video ads

**Requested features**

- Option for background
- Need it without money
- Refund policy clarification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video free?

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

### Is InLab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video or InLab?

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video is rated higher. Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2M ratings, while InLab averages 4.6 from 369 ratings.

### Do Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video or InLab have ads?

Neither Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video nor InLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video or InLab?

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video ships an update every 4 days, and InLab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video was updated on September 24, 2026 and InLab on September 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.*