Comparison

ImageLab vs VirtualTablet

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

VirtualTablet

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer. Draw, write, and control your PC with precise input, ideal for digital artists and gamers. Supports Apple Pencil features like pressure sensitivity and tilt.

Highlights
  • Wireless pen tablet functionality
  • Apple Pencil pressure and tilt sensitivity
  • Screen mapping and mouse modes
  • Draw directly into desktop creative apps
  • Control PC cursor with touch
  • Low-latency input for rhythm games
Features
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Turn your iPad or iPhone into a wireless pen tablet for your computer! Draw, write, and control your PC with Apple Pencil—just like a professional graphic tablet. VirtualTablet lets you use your iOS device as a high-precision input tablet for desktop apps. It’s perfect for digital artists, osu players, and anyone who needs accurate cursor control without buying expensive hardware. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Draw directly into desktop creative apps • Control your computer cursor with Apple Pencil or touch • Annotate PDFs, slides, and documents for teaching or presentations • Play rhythm games like osu with precise, low-latency input ------- CHOOSE YOUR SETUP: SCREEN MAPPING OR MOUSE MODE VirtualTablet lets you decide how your cursor moves on your device. • Screen Mapping (Absolute Positioning) Your iPad maps directly to your computer display, similar to a traditional pen tablet. Ideal for artists and osu players. • Mouse Mode (Relative Positioning) Use your iPad like a large trackpad. Cursor movement follows your hand regardless of position. ------- APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • Pressure and tilt sensitivity • Double-tap gesture support • Hover cursor control on supported Apple Pencil models Finger or passive stylus input is supported with basic functionality. ------- WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE APPS Compatible with popular desktop software such as Photoshop, Affinity, Krita, Clip Studio, Illustrator, and more. ------- GETTING STARTED WITH VIRTUALTABLET • Download VirtualTablet on your iPhone or iPad • On macOS, download the companion agent from https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/virtualtablet-bluetooth/download • No extra agent required for Windows and Linux. • Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions • Connect your device via Bluetooth • Use Apple Pencil or touch to control your computer Need help? Visit our website or contact support from the app. https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ ------- Stop paying for expensive drawing tablets. Use the device you already own—download VirtualTablet and start creating. HELP • Support page: https://www.sunnysidesoft.com/support/ • Email us: support@sunnysidesoft.com • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ImageLab4 screens
VirtualTablet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ImageLab at 3.0 against VirtualTablet's 2.3. ImageLab also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). VirtualTablet's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 VirtualTablet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ImageLab holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of ImageLab's written reviews are positive against 0% of VirtualTablet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ImageLab ships an update fortnightly, VirtualTablet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ImageLab versus VirtualTablet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImageLabVirtualTablet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKenechi OkoloEunjin Joo

Customer experience

ImageLab

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

VirtualTablet

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
3 purchases

VirtualTablet

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Annual)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is ImageLab free?
ImageLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtualTablet free?
VirtualTablet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ImageLab or VirtualTablet?
ImageLab is rated higher. ImageLab averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VirtualTablet averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.
Do ImageLab or VirtualTablet have ads?
VirtualTablet shows ads; ImageLab does not.
Which is updated more often, ImageLab or VirtualTablet?
ImageLab ships an update fortnightly, and VirtualTablet every 9 days. Most recently, ImageLab was updated on October 9, 2026 and VirtualTablet on October 12, 2026.

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