Comparison

Pixyl vs Image Studio Pro

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

Head to head
About

Pixyl

Transform your photos into Hollywood-quality images with AI-powered cinematic color grading. Apply professional looks, match styles from reference images, or let smart technology enhance your pictures automatically. Ideal for content creators and photography enthusiasts seeking stunning visual stories.

Highlights
  • One-tap cinematic color grading
  • AI-powered style analysis
  • Reference image color matching
  • Batch processing
  • Professional film emulation
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Turn Your iPhone Photos Into Hollywood-Quality Images Pixyl brings professional cinematic color grading to your fingertips. Whether you're a content creator, Instagram influencer, or photography enthusiast, transform ordinary photos into stunning visual stories with AI-powered precision. Professional Cinema Looks Animation aesthetics Golden hour warmth Smart AI Technology Our advanced AI analyzes your photos and applies expert-level color grading automatically. No complex sliders or technical knowledge needed - just tap and transform. Three Powerful Modes Auto Mode: Intelligent enhancement based on scene detection Preset Mode: Choose from curated cinematic styles Reference Mode: Upload any image to match its color palette and mood Built for Speed & Quality Process single images or entire batches Professional-grade results in seconds High-resolution outputs perfect for social media 24-hour cloud storage for easy access Perfect For Instagram and TikTok content creators Wedding and portrait photographers Travel photography enthusiasts Anyone wanting magazine-quality photos Social media managers and influencers Key Features One-tap cinematic color grading Batch processing for consistent feeds Reference image style matching Professional film emulation Instant downloads Clean, intuitive interface Pay-per-image for occasional use Monthly Pro subscription for creators Annual plans with significant savings Join photographers and creators who've discovered the secret to cinematic photos. Download Pixyl and start creating images that stop the scroll. No editing experience required. Professional results guaranteed.

About

Image Studio Pro

This app offers professional-grade photo editing tools for iPhone and iPad users. It provides advanced adjustments for color, exposure, and creative effects, with a focus on a non-destructive workflow and on-device processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Professional adjustments (exposure, contrast, tone curve)
  • Advanced color grading (HSL, split toning)
  • Creative effects (sharpening, noise reduction, glow)
  • Smart cropping with social media presets
  • Non-destructive editing workflow
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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Image Studio Pro brings professional photo editing to your iPhone and iPad. With an intuitive interface and powerful Core Image processing, you get desktop-quality results right in your pocket. PROFESSIONAL ADJUSTMENTS • Exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, and blacks • Clarity, dehaze, vibrance, and saturation controls • Temperature and tint for perfect white balance • Interactive tone curve with custom control points ADVANCED COLOR GRADING • HSL adjustments for 8 color channels (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Aqua, Blue, Purple, Magenta) • Fine-tune hue, saturation, and luminance independently • Split toning for highlights and shadows • Professional color balance controls CREATIVE EFFECTS • Sharpening with radius control • Noise reduction with detail preservation • Vignette with size and feather adjustments • Film grain with customizable size • Glow/bloom effect with threshold control • Fade for vintage looks • Soft focus blur SMART CROPPING • Freeform and preset aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:2) • Social media presets (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter) • Interactive crop overlay with rule of thirds grid • Rotate and flip tools DESIGNED FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS • Non-destructive editing workflow • Unlimited undo/redo history • Before/after comparison toggle • Pinch to zoom and pan for detail work • Double-tap to reset view • Quick presets for instant looks PRIVACY FIRST All processing happens entirely on your device. Your photos never leave your iPhone or iPad. No accounts, no cloud uploads, no tracking. EXPORT OPTIONS • High-quality JPEG and PNG export • Adjustable quality settings • Save directly to Photos library • Share to any app Whether you're a professional photographer, content creator, or photography enthusiast, Image Studio Pro gives you the tools to bring your creative vision to life. Download now and start creating stunning images.

Screenshots

Pixyl4 screens
Image Studio Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pixyl at 18.2 against Image Studio Pro's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Pixyl sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Image Studio Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pixyl against 5.0 for Image Studio Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pixyl versus Image Studio Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixylImage Studio Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopervanbusScott Manley

Customer experience

Pixyl

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Image Studio Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixyl

Subscriptions2
  • Basic Subscription (Monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Basic Subscription (Annual)$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 Image Credits$1.99
  • 25 Image Credits$8.99
  • 100 Image Credits$34.99
9 purchases

Image Studio Pro

One-time9
  • Monochrome Master$1.99
  • Landscape$1.99
  • Vintage Collection$1.99
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  • Portrait Pro$1.99
  • Creative Effects$2.99
  • Modern Looks$2.99
  • Film Classics$2.99
  • Cinematic$2.99
  • Unlock All Styles$14.99

Questions

Is Pixyl free?
Pixyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image Studio Pro free?
Image Studio Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixyl or Image Studio Pro?
Pixyl and Image Studio Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Pixyl or Image Studio Pro have ads?
Neither Pixyl nor Image Studio Pro shows ads.

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