Comparison

Ed vs ImageLab

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

Head to head
About

Ed

Design and prototype tile-based games with a powerful level editor. Import sprites, define terrain rules, and manage multiple levels. Export your creations in various formats, including Unity.

Highlights
  • Sprite sheet import and slicing
  • Terrain bit mask rules
  • Custom tile definitions
  • Rule and auto brushes
  • Random tile selection
  • Multi-level project management
  • Export to Unity and JSON
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Ed is a cross-platform prototyping tool and level editor for tile-based games. The tablet version of the app comes with the full feature set including: - Import your sprite sheets and automatically slice them into sprites, - Set terrain bit mask rules for different sprites and export them to brushes that automatically detect and draw terrain corners appropriately, - Create Tile Definitions (TileDefs) that have custom tile sizes, animations, background colors and more, - Rule Brushes: Define rules with which the editor automatically picks and chooses tiles based on criteria you set, - Auto Brushes: Whitebox your levels and define auto brush regions to automatically transform whiteboxed tiles into polished areas, - Pick tiles randomly based on assigned probability weights, - Manage multiple levels per project (world), - Draw on multiple boards on each level, - Set parallax parameters per board, - Draw colliders using a brush and craft secret areas, - Export to an intuitive and easy to parse text format, as integer, hex, or char grid, - The file format is ZIP containing images and pure JSON, ready to be imported into your code, - Go back and forth between the desktop and tablet versions and create your game on the go or at your desk! - Built-in support to export to Unity - Create Enums, Classes and other data structures. Built-in support for MonoBehaviours. The iPhone version of the app allows you to open your projects and edit levels in a more compact user interface, optimized for the smaller device form factor. While the environment is compatible with the full version, the iPhone app has a more limited feature set.

About

ImageLab

Transform your iPhone into a powerful AI art studio for creating anime, portraits, and digital art. Generate unlimited images locally and privately, with no internet connection or subscriptions required. Offers pro-level control over styles and outputs.

Highlights
  • Unlimited AI image generation
  • Offline and private creation
  • Master anime and realism styles
  • Pro-level control options
  • Runs on Apple Neural Engine
  • No internet or subscriptions
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Turn your iPhone into a powerhouse AI Art Studio. Create stunning Anime characters, photorealistic portraits, and digital masterpieces instantly—offline and 100% private. ImageLab puts the power of a server-grade art generator directly in your pocket. No subscriptions, no cloud, and no internet required. UNLIMITED GENERATIONS. Because ImageLab runs locally on your device's Neural Engine, you don't pay per image or have a quota that runs out. You can create as much as you like, whenever you like, even without an internet connection. WHY IMAGELAB? Master Every Style (Especially Anime) From "Studio Ghibli-inspired fantasy landscapes" to "90s Cyberpunk Anime" and ultra-realistic photography. If you can type it, ImageLab creates it in seconds. True Local AI (No Wifi Needed) Stuck on a plane? Hiking in the mountains? No problem. Our advanced on-Device technology means you can generate art anywhere, even in Airplane Mode. 100% Private & Secure Your prompts and creations never leave your device. Unlike cloud apps, we don't track what you make. Your gallery is yours alone. Pro-Level Control • Steps: Toggle between lightning-fast drafts and high-definition masterpieces. • Guidance: Control exactly how closely the AI follows your vision. • Seed Control: Found a style you love? Lock the seed to recreate it perfectly. TRY THESE PROMPTS: • Anime: "A futuristic samurai girl in neon Tokyo, Makoto Shinkai style, cinematic lighting, 8k resolution." • Realism: "Portrait of an astronaut on Mars, shot on 35mm film, dust particles, hyper-realistic, dramatic shadows." • Fantasy: "Isometric view of a cozy magical potion shop, vibrant colors, detailed textures, soft lighting." BUILT FOR THE POWER OF APPLE SILICON We squeezed massive AI models onto your phone using groundbreaking streaming technology. ImageLab is optimized to push the limits of the Apple Neural Engine. DEVICE COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for high-performance devices: • iPhone: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or newer (A17 Pro & up). • iPad: M1 chip or newer. Note: Requires a one-time download of AI models (6-12GB) on first launch. Wi-Fi recommended for setup.

Screenshots

Ed4 screens
ImageLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ed at 100% against ImageLab's 30%. Ed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 18.0). ImageLab's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

ImageLab is free to download; Ed costs $14.99 up front. ImageLab sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Ed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ed versus ImageLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdImageLab
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS14.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB125 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChilling MooseKenechi Okolo

Customer experience

Ed

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ImageLab

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ed

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

ImageLab

One-time8
  • Developer Fuel$6.99
  • Developer Fuel$7.99
  • Helping Hand$12.99
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  • Helping Hand$14.99
  • Loyal Supporter$19.99
  • Loyal Supporter$24.99
  • True Legend$49.99
  • True Legend$89.99

Questions

Is Ed free?
Ed costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ImageLab free?
ImageLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ed or ImageLab have ads?
Neither Ed nor ImageLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ed or ImageLab?
Ed ships an update fortnightly, and ImageLab fortnightly. Most recently, Ed was updated on November 6, 2026 and ImageLab on October 30, 2026.

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