Comparison

SharpUpscale vs Krispr

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

Head to head
About

SharpUpscale

Enhance and restore your photos with advanced AI. Upscale images to 16K, sharpen blurry pictures, and bring old memories back to life, all processed privately on your device.

Highlights
  • AI upscaling up to 16K
  • Blur and noise removal
  • Old photo restoration
  • Smart face enhancement
  • On-device processing
  • Works offline
Features
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Turn any photo into a stunning high-resolution masterpiece in seconds. SharpUpscale uses advanced AI to upscale images up to 8K and 16K, sharpen blurry photos, restore old damaged pictures, and bring incredible clarity to your shots - all processed privately on your iPhone or Mac. Why users love SharpUpscale: • Powerful AI Upscaling - Increase resolution 2×, 4× or 8× while preserving natural details. Perfect for turning low-quality photos into crisp 4K, 8K and even 16K images. • Blur & Noise Removal - Fix blurry, pixelated, and compressed photos with one tap. • Old Photo Restoration - Breathe new life into faded, scratched, or damaged family photos. • Multiple Quality Modes - Choose Standard for speed, Enhanced for balanced results, or Ultra for maximum sharpness and detail. • Smart Face Enhancement - Automatically improves faces, eyes, and skin texture. • Transparency Support - Works perfectly with PNG images that have alpha channel. • On-Device Processing - Your photos never leave your device. Fast, secure, and fully private. Perfect for: • Photographers who need quick 4K/8K/16K upscaling • Restoring old family albums and vintage photos • Enhancing social media images and product shots • Upscaling game screenshots, AI art, and illustrations • Making blurry phone photos look professional Works completely offline - no internet required for core features SharpUpscale combines the best of modern AI super-resolution models with a clean, intuitive interface designed for iOS and macOS. Whether you want to enlarge a small photo without losing quality, restore precious memories, or prepare images for large prints - SharpUpscale delivers professional results instantly. Subscription Terms: Payment charged to iTunes Account. Auto-renews unless disabled 24 hours before period ends. Manage in Account Settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy - All processing happens locally on your device. No data is sent to servers. Your photos stay completely private. Download SharpUpscale today and see the difference AI upscaling can make. Turn good photos into extraordinary ones.

About

Krispr

Features
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Krispr transforms your photos with the power of AI. Upload any picture, whether old, faded, blurry, or black & white, and watch it come back to life with stunning clarity, rich color, and cinematic detail in seconds. Whether you're restoring a treasured family memory, colorizing a vintage black-and-white photo, or sharpening a dull snapshot, Krispr's advanced AI does the work for you. No editing skills required. WHAT KRISPR DOES AI Photo Enhancement: sharpen, denoise, and add lifelike detail to any image Intelligent Colorization: bring black & white and faded photos to vibrant, realistic color Photo Restoration: revive old, damaged, or low-quality pictures Cinematic Quality: professional-grade results with a single tap Before & After Slider: drag to compare your original and enhanced photo side by side Save & Share: download enhanced photos to your camera roll or share them instantly WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Fast: results in seconds, not hours Simple: no complicated tools or learning curve Private: your photos are processed securely and are never sold Beautiful: a clean, modern design that's a joy to use HOW IT WORKS Upload or snap a photo Let Krispr's AI enhance and colorize it Compare, save, and share PERFECT FOR Restoring old family photos Colorizing black & white pictures Sharpening blurry or low-resolution images Reviving faded or damaged memories Giving any photo a professional touch KRISPR PRO Unlock unlimited enhancements with Krispr Pro: Monthly: $9.99/month Yearly: $34.99/year (best value) Free accounts include a limited number of enhancements so you can try Krispr before subscribing. Download Krispr today and see your photos like never before. Krispr Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/memespawn-hub/Krispr/blob/main/privacy-policy.md Terms of Use: https://github.com/memespawn-hub/Krispr/blob/main/terms-of-service.md

Screenshots

SharpUpscale4 screens
Krispr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Krispr at 15.1 against SharpUpscale's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. SharpUpscale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Krispr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SharpUpscale versus Krispr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSharpUpscaleKrispr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor BidenkoEMMANUEL ESHIOFE ABUDU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SharpUpscale

Subscriptions2
  • SharpUpscale$4.991 Month
  • SharpUpscale3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SharpUpscale$29.99
2 purchases

Krispr

Subscriptions2
  • Krispr Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Krispr Pro Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SharpUpscale free?
SharpUpscale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Krispr free?
Krispr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SharpUpscale or Krispr have ads?
Neither SharpUpscale nor Krispr shows ads.

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