# Topaz for Mobile vs ByteWave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ByteWave at 100% against Topaz for Mobile's 22%. ByteWave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Topaz for Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 50) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topaz for Mobile sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ByteWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ByteWave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topaz for Mobile has 2.2K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Topaz for Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of ByteWave's.

Topaz for Mobile ships an update weekly, ByteWave every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topaz for Mobile | ByteWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018/reviews) | **[5.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytewave/id6752225642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 151 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Topaz Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926515608) | [Cody Peter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821879214) |

## What reviewers say

### Topaz for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018)

Restore old photos, fix blurry images, and enhance overall photo quality using advanced AI. This app can unblur, upscale, and repair images, making low-resolution pictures crystal-clear and bringing new life to cherished memories.

**Highlights:** Fix blurry photos instantly, Restore and repair old photos, Upscale images by 4x without losing detail, Enhance faces with AI, Refine AI art and digital creations, Multiple AI enhancement modes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Weekly (Free Trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 80 | $9.99 | per month |
| Image Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Image Pro Monthly | $35.00 | per month |
| 400 | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent at restoring old photos
- 👍 Great for enhancing images
- 🚀 Impressive cloud processing capabilities
- 💡 Useful for astrophotography
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive credits system
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔍 Unclear how to access full features
- 🚧 Limited functionality compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create an account
- Inconsistent image quality results
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Fails to apply enhancements properly

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Provide more control over enhancement settings
- Allow purchasing credits directly in the app
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Add metadata preservation for edited images


### ByteWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytewave/id6752225642)

A free, GPU-powered video editor for iOS that allows you to edit photos and videos, mix audio, and add animated elements. It offers advanced features like Super Resolution upscaling and real-time effects, all processed locally on your device.

**Highlights:** GPU-powered video editing, Mix audio and add animated captions/stickers, Real-time Metal effects, Super Resolution upscaling, Read and remove photo/video metadata, Custom Shader Editor

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topaz for Mobile free?

Topaz for Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ByteWave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Topaz for Mobile or ByteWave?

ByteWave is rated higher. Topaz for Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while ByteWave averages 5.0 from 50 ratings.

### Do Topaz for Mobile or ByteWave have ads?

Neither Topaz for Mobile nor ByteWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Topaz for Mobile or ByteWave?

Topaz for Mobile ships an update weekly, and ByteWave every 3 days. Most recently, Topaz for Mobile was updated on November 8, 2026 and ByteWave on November 5, 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.*