# Photo editor vs Magic AI

The clearest difference is ads: Magic AI at none against Photo editor's shown. Magic AI also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Photo editor's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Magic AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo editor has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo editor ships an update every 4 days, Magic AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo editor | Magic AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-megaedit/id6753784522/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-ai-editor/id6754604700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hashcode Software FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831944284) | [Anton Zuev](https://appshunter.io/developer/521562103) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-megaedit/id6753784522)

Effortlessly enhance your photos with AI-powered suggestions for professional results in one tap. Features include background removal, portrait retouching, colorization, and object removal. Perfect for social creators and anyone seeking quick, high-quality photo edits.

**Highlights:** AI-powered one-tap suggestions, Background removal and replacement, Smart portrait retouching, Colorize black-and-white photos, Upscale and super-resolution, Object removal and generative fill, Batch editing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO | $59.99 | per year |


### Magic AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-ai-editor/id6754604700)

Transform ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art using AI. Apply artistic styles, change wardrobe, backgrounds, or add text with powerful editing tools. Enjoy offline editing and iCloud syncing for seamless creativity.

**Highlights:** AI Image Transformation, Custom Filters & Styles, Wardrobe & Background Changes, Text Addition, iCloud Integration, Offline Support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 AI credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15 AI credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 AI credits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo editor free?

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

### Is Magic AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo editor or Magic AI?

Magic AI is rated higher. Photo editor averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Magic AI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo editor or Magic AI have ads?

Photo editor shows ads; Magic AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo editor or Magic AI?

Photo editor ships an update every 4 days, and Magic AI fortnightly. Most recently, Photo editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic AI on October 19, 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.*