DsignIt vs ImageLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DsignIt
Transform your photos with AI by simply describing your desired changes. Remove objects, alter lighting, change backgrounds, and add new elements with natural, precise results. This app offers a clean interface and prioritizes user privacy.
- AI-powered image transformation
- Object and person removal
- Lighting and mood enhancement
- Instant background changes
- Portrait retouching
- Artistic style generation
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DsignIt makes photo editing effortless. Start with an existing photo, then simply tell DsignIt what you want to change. Write a sentence, a keyword, or a detailed instruction. DsignIt interprets your request and applies the edit to your image. How it works • Upload or take a photo. • Describe the changes you want to make. • Tap Render and let DsignIt apply the edit. • Refine your instructions or save the final result. Powerful AI photo editing • Remove unwanted objects or people seamlessly • Enhance lighting and mood, including cinematic, dramatic, soft, or warm looks • Replace backgrounds • Add or replace elements in an existing image • Retouch portraits naturally • Fix imperfections such as noise, blur, shadows, and reflections • Apply artistic styles and creative treatments to existing photos Why DsignIt • Clean, modern interface with no complicated menus or editing tools • Natural-language editing instead of layers, masks, and complex controls • No sign-in or registration required • 5 included daily renders to get started • Purchase image credits when you need more • Watch an ad to continue when available • Available on iPhone, iPad, and macOS • No subscription required Private by design Your photos are yours. DsignIt does not collect the images you send for processing or the edited images returned to you. Your photos are processed to perform the edits you request and are not shared with other users or used to train AI models. Fast, precise, natural-looking results • Crisp details and natural colors • Accurate object handling • Minimal artifacts • Fast processing From simple corrections to complex visual transformations, DsignIt gives you a simple way to edit your photos using natural language. Choose a photo. Describe the change. DsignIt does the rest.
ImageLab
Transform your iPhone into a powerful AI art studio for creating anime, portraits, and digital art. Generate unlimited images locally and privately, with no internet connection or subscriptions required. Offers pro-level control over styles and outputs.
- Unlimited AI image generation
- Offline and private creation
- Master anime and realism styles
- Pro-level control options
- Runs on Apple Neural Engine
- No internet or subscriptions
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Turn your iPhone into a powerhouse AI Art Studio. Create stunning Anime characters, photorealistic portraits, and digital masterpieces instantly—offline and 100% private. ImageLab puts the power of a server-grade art generator directly in your pocket. No subscriptions, no cloud, and no internet required. UNLIMITED GENERATIONS. Because ImageLab runs locally on your device's Neural Engine, you don't pay per image or have a quota that runs out. You can create as much as you like, whenever you like, even without an internet connection. WHY IMAGELAB? Master Every Style (Especially Anime) From "Studio Ghibli-inspired fantasy landscapes" to "90s Cyberpunk Anime" and ultra-realistic photography. If you can type it, ImageLab creates it in seconds. True Local AI (No Wifi Needed) Stuck on a plane? Hiking in the mountains? No problem. Our advanced on-Device technology means you can generate art anywhere, even in Airplane Mode. 100% Private & Secure Your prompts and creations never leave your device. Unlike cloud apps, we don't track what you make. Your gallery is yours alone. Pro-Level Control • Steps: Toggle between lightning-fast drafts and high-definition masterpieces. • Guidance: Control exactly how closely the AI follows your vision. • Seed Control: Found a style you love? Lock the seed to recreate it perfectly. TRY THESE PROMPTS: • Anime: "A futuristic samurai girl in neon Tokyo, Makoto Shinkai style, cinematic lighting, 8k resolution." • Realism: "Portrait of an astronaut on Mars, shot on 35mm film, dust particles, hyper-realistic, dramatic shadows." • Fantasy: "Isometric view of a cozy magical potion shop, vibrant colors, detailed textures, soft lighting." BUILT FOR THE POWER OF APPLE SILICON We squeezed massive AI models onto your phone using groundbreaking streaming technology. ImageLab is optimized to push the limits of the Apple Neural Engine. DEVICE COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for high-performance devices: • iPhone: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or newer (A17 Pro & up). • iPad: M1 chip or newer. Note: Requires a one-time download of AI models (6-12GB) on first launch. Wi-Fi recommended for setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DsignIt at 92% against ImageLab's 30%. DsignIt also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). ImageLab's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. DsignIt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ImageLab sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DsignIt ships an update daily, ImageLab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DsignIt | ImageLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Julien Brami | Kenechi Okolo |
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DsignIt
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In-app purchases
DsignIt
- 5 Image Credits$0.99
- 30 Image Credits$2.99
- 100 Image Credits$4.99
ImageLab
- Developer Fuel$6.99
- Developer Fuel$7.99
- Helping Hand$12.99
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- Helping Hand$14.99
- Loyal Supporter$19.99
- Loyal Supporter$24.99
- True Legend$49.99
- True Legend$89.99







