# Blend vs Double Exposure Effect

Blend and Double Exposure Effect both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Double Exposure Effect's written reviews are positive against 56% of Blend's. Double Exposure Effect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Blend's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blend sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Double Exposure Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Blend against 4.5 for Double Exposure Effect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blend has 3.7K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Blend's written reviews are positive against 100% of Double Exposure Effect's.

Blend ships an update every 8 days, Double Exposure Effect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blend | Double Exposure Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blend-combine-photo-layers/id975578412/reviews) | **[4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure-effect/id6473553399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) | [Andrey Banshchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/856883894) |

## What reviewers say

### Blend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blend-combine-photo-layers/id975578412)

Easily merge and layer photos to create unique double exposure effects and stunning collages. This powerful yet simple tool allows for special effects, filters, and frames to enhance your images. Perfect for social media sharing and creating eye-catching content.

**Highlights:** Double exposure editing, Photo layering, Special effects, Filters and frames, Photo collage maker, Carousel post design, Customizable grids

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All 1 Week Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock 1 Month Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Blend Photos 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Blend Photos 1 Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Frames | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good blending effects
- 💡 Useful for quick photo projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall blocks basic features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📵 Constant requests for reviews and subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Work area reverts to tiny size
- App crashes during editing
- Screenshot function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free editing tools and filters
- Ability to resize and reposition layers
- Improved stability and reliability


### Double Exposure Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-exposure-effect/id6473553399)

Blend two images together to create unique and artistic compositions. Select photos from your library or take new ones, then merge them to craft captivating visuals that blend emotions, landscapes, and memories.

**Highlights:** Blend two images, Select photos from library, Capture new photos with camera, Create artistic compositions, Merge emotions and landscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blend free?

Blend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Double Exposure Effect free?

Double Exposure Effect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blend or Double Exposure Effect?

Double Exposure Effect is rated higher. Blend averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Double Exposure Effect averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do Blend or Double Exposure Effect have ads?

Neither Blend nor Double Exposure Effect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blend or Double Exposure Effect?

Blend ships an update every 8 days, and Double Exposure Effect every 5 days. Most recently, Blend was updated on November 6, 2026 and Double Exposure Effect on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*