Comparison

ImageLab vs DrawSlice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 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.

About

DrawSlice

Features
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DrawSlice is a canvas for visual ideas, combining sketching, on-device image and sticker creation, structured canvases, and private creative tools in one focused workflow. SKETCH, MARK UP, AND BUILD IDEAS Create with a fluid, natural canvas designed for fast ideation and focused drawing sessions. Whether you use your finger on iPhone or Apple Pencil on iPad, DrawSlice makes it easy to sketch, annotate, and develop visual concepts. • Smooth freehand drawing with intuitive zoom and pan • Add shapes and text directly onto the canvas • Full undo/redo support • Save, organize, and favorite your drawings • Share your drawing files and export artwork to Photos • Choose from multiple grid overlays for structure and precision USE GENERATED REFERENCES TO EXPLORE IDEAS Use generated images as visual inspiration while you draw. Explore compositions, study forms, and develop ideas without breaking your creative flow. • Use generated images as drawing references • Keep references visible while you sketch and refine ideas • Combine hand-drawn strokes with shapes and annotations • Turn rough ideas into more polished concepts faster CREATE AI IMAGES AND STICKERS Generate beautiful images directly on your device, then lift subjects from your creations to use as stickers. On-device intelligence keeps the creative process private with no cloud processing required. • Explore multiple artistic styles • Use your drawings as inspiration for AI creations • Lift subjects from generated artwork to use as stickers • Organize creations easily with smart tags • Fully on-device processing for complete privacy STAY ORGANIZED • Beautiful galleries for drawings and generated images • Mark favorites for quick access • Track your creative journey with insights • iCloud sync keeps everything backed up across devices • Dedicated search feature to find drawings and images instantly Whether you're sketching concepts, collecting references, or creating polished visual ideas, DrawSlice gives you powerful tools in a focused, beautifully simple app. DRAWSLICE PREMIUM Take your creativity further: • Grid overlays (dots, lines, full grid, isometric) for perfect proportions • Custom color-coded tags for advanced organization • High-resolution exports with 1.5x upscaling • Exclusive premium app icons PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your creativity belongs to you. Drawings stay on your device, and image generation works entirely on-device. Optional iCloud sync uses secure CloudKit storage. SUBSCRIPTIONS • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription auto‑renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. • Free trial, if offered, converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before it ends. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ImageLab4 screens
DrawSlice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DrawSlice at weekly against ImageLab's fortnightly. ImageLab's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. ImageLab sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and DrawSlice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageLab ships an update fortnightly, DrawSlice weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ImageLab versus DrawSlice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageLabDrawSlice
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB20 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKenechi OkoloLionel Ng

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
4 purchases

DrawSlice

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly (Family)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly (Family)14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ImageLab free?
ImageLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrawSlice free?
DrawSlice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ImageLab or DrawSlice have ads?
Neither ImageLab nor DrawSlice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ImageLab or DrawSlice?
ImageLab ships an update fortnightly, and DrawSlice weekly. Most recently, ImageLab was updated on October 30, 2026 and DrawSlice on October 31, 2026.

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