Comparison

Polarr vs EDTR

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

Head to head
About

Polarr

Enhance your photos with advanced AI tools and a vast library of user-created filters. Edit faces, skies, and backgrounds with precision, or apply global adjustments for a polished look. Discover, create, and share unique aesthetic styles.

Highlights
  • AI-enabled retouching tools
  • Selective AI object editing
  • Advanced masking options
  • Global adjustment tools
  • Discover and create filters
  • Filter sharing via QR codes
Features
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Elevate your aesthetics with Polarr, with dozens of advanced AI enabled tools, and millions of Polarr filters made by Polarr Creators around the world. Tools: • Retouch AI: Face HD, Skin, Liquify, Facial Features Editing • Selective AI objects: Sky, Person, Background, etc • Selective masks: Brush, Radial, Gradient, Color, Luminance • Overlays: Gradient, Duotone, Weather, Backdrop, etc • Global adjustments: Light, Color, HSL, Toning, Effects, Fringing, Details, Curves, Vignette, Grain, LUT Filters: • Search and discover trendy, new Polarr filters • Create and share your own Polarr filters • Scan or produce Polarr filters as QR codes • Synchronize all your Polarr filters with a Polarr account =============================== Polarr Subscription Options: =============================== Polarr Lite: $1.99 per month , $11.99 per year Polarr Studio: $3.99 per month, or $23.99 per year Pricing in other countries may vary, and charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country you live in. When you start your Polarr subscription with a free trial, once the trial is over, you’ll be charged a subscription fee. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Monthly or yearly subscriptions unlock the same features in Polarr. Pricing in other countries may vary, and charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country you live in. Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless canceled 24-hours in advance before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription during free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.polarr.com/policy/termsofservice_v3_en.html Privacy Policy: https://www.polarr.com/policy/privacy_v3_en.html

About

EDTR

This app offers professional photo editing tools with a user-friendly interface, suitable for beginners and experienced users. It features a vast library of presets and unique editing functions to enhance your images.

Highlights
  • Professional photo editing tools
  • 500+ built-in presets
  • One-tap editing
  • Weekly preset updates
  • Color Intensity
  • Flash
  • Depth
Features
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EDTR is a professional photo editor that, thanks to its ergonomics, makes professional editing open to everyone. The ability to quickly select preset and professionally tuned controls makes this application useful for all, from beginners to experienced photographers. EDTR provides a full range of professionally adjusted photo editing controls and brand new unique tools: Color Intensity, Flash, Enhanced Clarity, and Texturing. [ 500+ BUILT-IN PRESETS ] • Created by Professional Photographers • One-tap editing. Instantly improve your photo with a tap • Weekly updates [ NEW FEATURES ] • Color Intensity • Flash • Depth • Enhanced Shadows Restoration [ PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP ] • $9.99 per month • $59.99 per year You can subscribe to access all premium presets and tools offered in EDTR. When you start your EDTR PRO subscription with a free trial, once the trial is over, you’ll be charged a subscription fee. Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Monthly or yearly subscriptions unlock the same features in EDTR. Pricing in other countries may vary, and charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country you live in. Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package unless canceled 24 hours in advance before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription during the free trial. Terms of use: https://luminora.pro/edtr/terms Privacy policy: https://luminora.pro/edtr/privacy

Screenshots

Polarr4 screens
EDTR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EDTR at 100% against Polarr's 50%. EDTR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Polarr's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 28). On price, update cadence, 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. Polarr sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and EDTR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EDTR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polarr has 67K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Polarr's written reviews are positive against 100% of EDTR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polarr ships an update every 3 weeks, EDTR every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Polarr versus EDTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolarrEDTR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67K ratings)5.0 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size277 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolarrcan Software IncLUMINORA LAB, LLC

Customer experience

Polarr

All ratings66,896 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative42.1%

EDTR

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Polarr

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos randomly going black during editing
  • Filters not saving properly
  • Forced to log in repeatedly
  • Editing history being lost on app exit

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back text editing feature
  • Add spot removal/healing tool
  • Improve cloud sync between devices
  • Allow more than 3 saved filters

EDTR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Polarr

Subscriptions11
  • Polarr Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Polarr Lite$3.991 Month
  • Polarr Lite$7.991 Month
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  • Polarr Studio$7.991 Month
  • Polarr Studio$9.991 Month
  • Polarr Studio$17.991 Year
  • Polarr Lite$17.991 Year
  • Polarr Yearly7 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Polarr Lite$24.991 Year
  • Polarr Studio2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Polarr Studio$34.991 Year
4 purchases

EDTR

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan - Individual7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan - Family7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan - Individual7 Days trial$35.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan - Family7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Polarr free?
Polarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EDTR free?
EDTR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polarr or EDTR?
EDTR is rated higher. Polarr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while EDTR averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.
Do Polarr or EDTR have ads?
Neither Polarr nor EDTR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polarr or EDTR?
Polarr ships an update every 3 weeks, and EDTR every 4 weeks. Most recently, Polarr was updated on September 24, 2026 and EDTR on August 26, 2026.

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