Image Layer Composer vs StackFocus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Image Layer Composer
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Combine unlimited images and text with Image Layer Composer! Keeping your privacy in mind, Image Layer Composer only has access to the photos you select, and this data is only stored locally on your phone. We never upload photos to servers, or access or sell your data. FEATURES -Add text -Add images from photo library -Manage layers and add as many as you'd like -Add background color -Change aspect ratio -Export or share your composition ACTIONS -Drag to move current layer -Pinch to resize current layer -Rotate current layer with 2 fingers -Tap to edit existing text
StackFocus
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StackFocus turns your iPhone into a professional macro camera. At two centimetres from your subject, a single photo can only hold a paper-thin sliver in focus. StackFocus fixes that the way pros do β focus stacking β except the whole pipeline runs on your phone. One tap sweeps the lens through your subject, captures up to 28 frames, aligns them pixel-by-pixel and keeps only the sharpest pixels from every frame. The result: one impossibly sharp macro photograph, exported at full sensor resolution. HOW IT WORKS β’ One tap β the lens sweeps automatically through your whole subject β’ Every frame is re-aligned with dense optical flow, so handheld is fine β’ Only the sharpest pixels survive the stack β’ Export at true full sensor resolution (48 MP on supported iPhones) BUILT FOR MACRO β’ Macro lock β the lens never jumps mid-stack β’ Live focus peaking painted over the viewfinder β’ Fast / Balanced / Precise modes, metered to the scene β’ Stability meter for handheld shooting β’ Keep shooting while your stack processes PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ No account. No cloud. No analytics. No networking at all. β’ Your photos never leave your phone β literally. FREE TO TRY, ONE PRICE FOREVER β’ Try the complete pipeline free β your first three exports are full-resolution and watermark-free β’ One $4.99 purchase unlocks everything, forever β’ No subscription. Ever. StackFocus requires an iPhone with a macro-capable ultra-wide camera (iPhone 13 Pro or later Pro models, iPhone 16 and later).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Layer Composer at none against StackFocus's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StackFocus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Image Layer Composer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Image Layer Composer | StackFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zoe Cutler | Ozan Kilic |
In-app purchases
Image Layer Composer
No in-app purchases
StackFocus
- StackFocus Pro$4.99





