# Patch vs Image AI

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patch at 100% against Image AI's 30%. Patch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Image AI's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (32 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Image AI sells 3 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image AI has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Patch's written reviews are positive against 30% of Image AI's.

Patch ships an update every 4 days, Image AI every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patch | Image AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patch-ai-image-editor/id6747926231/reviews)** | [3.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-ai-editor-and-generator/id6751971809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Octo Computer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822027262) | [Consultech Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806383235) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Image AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-ai-editor-and-generator/id6751971809)

This AI-powered app lets you generate unique images and avatars from text or selfies, edit photos by chatting with AI, and animate still pictures into videos. Enhance image quality, create profile pictures, and design visuals for social media or personal projects effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI Image Editor, AI Image Generator, Image to Video Animation, AI Image Enhancer, Text-to-Image Creation, Avatar Design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Gen Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Image Gen Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Image Ai Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patch free?

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

### Is Image AI free?

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

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

Patch is rated higher. Patch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Image AI averages 3.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do Patch or Image AI have ads?

Neither Patch nor Image AI shows ads.

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

Patch ships an update every 4 days, and Image AI every 4 weeks. Most recently, Patch was updated on September 5, 2026 and Image AI on August 8, 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.*