Comparison

Michael's Studio vs Colorfast Pics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Michael's Studio

Easily upload photos from your device and order high-quality prints and custom products. Choose from various sizes, finishes, and gifting options, with convenient in-store pickup available at their Rimbey, AB location.

Highlights
  • Upload photos from library
  • Order high-quality prints
  • Select matte or glossy finish
  • Various print sizes available
  • Gifting items and custom framing
  • In-store pickup
Features
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The Michael's Studio app lets you easily upload photos and order prints and creative products and pick up your order at our store in Rimbey, AB. *Create a new free account or log into your existing account and browse your online photo collection. *Upload photos from your library to your online collection. *Upload and order photos at high quality resolution. *Select matte or glossy finish for select print sizes. *Many sizes from 4x6 up to 44 inches wide prints. Up to 36 inch wide in house for canvas prints. *Many gifting items to choose from and onsite custom framing. Michaels Studio Foto Source 4602 51 st Rimbey Alberta TOC 2J0 403-843-2343 michaelsstudio@fotosource.com Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-4pm Sun: Closed

About

Colorfast Pics

Easily order custom photo prints and gifts. Upload directly from your device or online collection. Pick up locally in 24 hours or opt for nationwide shipping.

Highlights
  • Upload photos from device
  • Order photo prints
  • Order photo gifts
  • Local 24-hour pickup
  • US-wide shipping
  • Browse online photo collection
Features
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The Colorfast Pics app lets you easily upload photos and order prints and photo gifts from Colorfast. Pick up prints in 24 hours from our store in Lafayette, Louisiana. Not local? No problem, we ship anywhere in the US. - Create a new, free account or log into your existing account and browse your online photo collection. - Upload photos from your phone to your online collection or save online photos back into your device. - We have many different sizes to choose from, including all the popular print sizes, rounded-corner wallets, square prints and enlargements up to 24x36. Our store address: 101 Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette, La 70508 337-233-3593 Store hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 6:00pm Closed Sunday support@mycolorfast.com www.mycolorfast.com

Screenshots

Michael's Studio4 screens
Colorfast Pics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Colorfast Pics at free against Michael's Studio's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Michael's Studio against 5.0 for Colorfast Pics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Michael's Studio ships an update every 7 months, Colorfast Pics every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Michael's Studio versus Colorfast Pics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMichael's StudioColorfast Pics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael's Studio & One Hour Photo IncColorfast Photo Center LLC

Customer experience

Michael's Studio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Colorfast Pics

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Michael's Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Colorfast Pics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Michael's Studio free?
Michael's Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colorfast Pics free?
Colorfast Pics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Michael's Studio or Colorfast Pics?
Michael's Studio and Colorfast Pics are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Michael's Studio or Colorfast Pics have ads?
Neither Michael's Studio nor Colorfast Pics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Michael's Studio or Colorfast Pics?
Michael's Studio ships an update every 7 months, and Colorfast Pics every 11 months. Most recently, Michael's Studio was updated on October 20, 2026 and Colorfast Pics on October 26, 2026.

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