# Edit AI vs Patch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patch at 100% against Edit AI's 41%. Patch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Edit AI's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Edit AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Patch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Edit AI has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Edit AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Patch's.

Edit AI ships an update every 3 days, Patch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edit AI | Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-ai-photo-editor/id6743462375/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-ai-image-editor/id6747926231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HamiltonZell, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726427066) | [Octo Computer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822027262) |

## What reviewers say

### Edit AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edit-ai-photo-editor/id6743462375)

Transform your photos using simple text prompts. Remove objects, alter backgrounds, or enhance colors instantly. Ideal for quick edits or creative projects without needing advanced skills.

**Highlights:** Edit photos with text prompts, Remove objects, Change backgrounds, Enhance colors, Instant results, No complex tools required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edit AI Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |


### Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-ai-image-editor/id6747926231)

Transform your photos with AI using just words. Change colors, add objects, or reimagine scenes in seconds. Offers a subscription for full access to its powerful editing tools.

**Highlights:** Text-to-image generation, On-device AI processing, Photo recoloring, Object addition and rearrangement, AI-powered retouching, Subscription-based editing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Edit AI free?

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

### Is Patch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Edit AI or Patch?

Patch is rated higher. Edit AI averages 4.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Patch averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Edit AI or Patch have ads?

Neither Edit AI nor Patch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Edit AI or Patch?

Edit AI ships an update every 3 days, and Patch every 4 days. Most recently, Edit AI was updated on September 14, 2026 and Patch on September 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.*