Comparison

ImageLab vs MockKit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 instantlyβ€”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 β€’ Steps: Toggle between lightning-fast drafts and high-definition masterpieces. β€’ Guidance: Control exactly how closely the AI follows your vision. β€’ Seed Control: Found a style you love? Lock the seed to recreate it perfectly. TRY THESE PROMPTS: β€’ Anime: "A futuristic samurai girl in neon Tokyo, Makoto Shinkai style, cinematic lighting, 8k resolution." β€’ Realism: "Portrait of an astronaut on Mars, shot on 35mm film, dust particles, hyper-realistic, dramatic shadows." β€’ 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: β€’ iPhone: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or newer (A17 Pro & up). β€’ iPad: M1 chip or newer. Note: Requires a one-time download of AI models (6-12GB) on first launch. Wi-Fi recommended for setup.

About

MockKit

Features
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MockKit helps you create clean, polished device mockups from images, videos, and Live Photos. Import your content, choose a device frame, adjust the background, and export a ready-to-share mockup for App Store pages, product updates, portfolios, social media, and presentations. Key features: - Create mockups from images, videos, and Live Photos - Preview video mockups directly inside the device frame - Export high-quality PNG images and MP4 videos - Preserve original audio when exporting video mockups - Choose from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, Studio Display, and Apple TV templates - Customize background colors, export sizes, fit/fill mode, and watermarks - Process your content on device for a fast, private workflow MockKit is designed for indie developers, designers, creators, and teams who need a simple way to turn screenshots and recordings into polished visual assets. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ImageLab4 screens
MockKit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ImageLab at 4 against MockKit's 2. ImageLab also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ImageLab sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and MockKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageLab ships an update fortnightly, MockKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
ImageLab versus MockKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageLabMockKit
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews30.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size125 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKenechi Okolo启阳 ηŽ‹

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ImageLab

One-time8
  • 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
2 purchases

MockKit

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter Plan (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Supporter Plan (Yearly)$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ImageLab free?
ImageLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MockKit free?
MockKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ImageLab or MockKit have ads?
Neither ImageLab nor MockKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImageLab or MockKit?
ImageLab ships an update fortnightly, and MockKit every 3 weeks. Most recently, ImageLab was updated on October 30, 2026 and MockKit on October 28, 2026.

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