Grain+ vs PicResize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grain+
Easily add realistic film grain and noise to your photos with adjustable intensity and multiple grain sizes. This app offers a straightforward, ad-free experience with a single purchase for lifetime access.
- Add film grain and noise
- Adjustable intensity
- 3 grain sizes (fine, medium, coarse)
- Instant sharing
- No ads or subscriptions
- One-time purchase
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We looked for a simple way to add grain to our photos, but with no ads and no subscriptions. It didn't exist, so we built it. Grain+ does one thing, beautifully. Pick any photo. Add film grain. Done. • 3 grain sizes: fine, medium, coarse • Adjustable intensity • Instant sharing • No ads. No subscription. • One purchase. Yours forever.
PicResize
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Need to fix an image or ID photo size that does not meet the requirements? PicResize lets you easily change an image to any custom resolution in just a few steps. Lock the aspect ratio to keep images proportional, and automatically sync width and height while resizing. You can also export images as JPG or PNG, and adjust JPG compression quality to reduce file size while keeping the right balance of clarity and size. Whether you are preparing a photo for upload, editing an ID picture, or just resizing images for everyday use, PicResize gets it done fast. Key Features Custom image resolution Lock aspect ratio to prevent distortion Export as JPG or PNG Adjustable JPG compression quality Save directly to your photo library Unlimited Usage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Grain+ at every 2 days against PicResize's every 5 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grain+ ships an update every 2 days, PicResize every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grain+ | PicResize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benedikt Hannemann | 姝婕 章 |
In-app purchases
Grain+
No in-app purchases
PicResize
No in-app purchases
