Best Photo Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to photo or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 242+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Photo Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google Photos: Backup & EditGoogle Photos: Backup & EditFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesSep 2026
2PhotosPhotosFree3.0★ (14K)NoNoSep 2026
3PicCollage: Magic Photo EditorPicCollage: Magic Photo EditorFree4.8★ (1.8M)NoYesSep 2026
4Picsart AI Photo Editor, VideoPicsart AI Photo Editor, VideoFree4.7★ (1.2M)NoYesSep 2026
5SCRL: Photo Collage MakerSCRL: Photo Collage MakerFree4.8★ (120K)YesYesSep 2026
6Photoroom: AI Photo EditorPhotoroom: AI Photo EditorFree4.8★ (229K)NoYesSep 2026
7Lightroom: AI Photo EditorLightroom: AI Photo EditorFree4.8★ (337K)NoYesSep 2026
8Collage Maker - LiveCollageCollage Maker - LiveCollageFree4.8★ (173K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Photo

Google Photos: Backup & Edit#1

Google Photos: Backup & Edit by Google

Smart Photo and Video Storage
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(1.5M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Photo & Video
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This app serves as a central hub for all your photos and videos, offering AI-powered editing, effortless organization, and secure cloud storage. It allows you to easily search, relive, and share your memories, while also freeing up space on your device.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Unlimited storage
  • 👍 Seamless backup and organization
  • 🎨 Excellent photo editing features
  • 💡 Automatic photo enhancements
  • 🤖 Powerful search and facial recognition
  • 🔗 Easy sharing and collaboration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches with scrolling and loading
  • 🔒 Lack of privacy/security options
  • 🔍 Difficulty managing and deleting photos
  • 💰 Transition to paid storage model
Photos#2

Photos by Apple

Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
3.0😐(14K ratings)
Free
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Organize, enhance, and share your cherished memories. This app provides intelligent tools to browse, edit, and manage your photos and videos. Discover new ways to relive your experiences and keep your library secure.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Innovative features
  • 💡 Customization options
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 👍 Seamless photo/video management
  • 🚀 Efficient photo organization

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🤔 Confusing UI changes
  • 🤯 Unintuitive navigation
  • 🤔 Lack of basic organization features
  • 🤦‍♂️ Forced iCloud integration
PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor#3

PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor by Cardinal Blue

Grids, Layouts & Collage Maker
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(1.8M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#27in Photo & Video
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Create personalized photo collages, cards, and video slideshows. Easily edit photos and videos with filters, cutouts, and animations. Personalize your designs with fonts, stickers, and backgrounds for any occasion.

What We Love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Lots of creative features
  • 🤳 Great for making collages and cards
  • 🌟 Awesome app overall
  • 🎉 Fun and inspiring
  • 🖼️ Helps preserve memories
  • 🏫 Useful for school projects
  • 🤝 Good for collaborating with friends

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many premium features
  • 🔒 Frustrating to be limited by VIP access
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficult to find specific stickers/backgrounds
  • 🙄 Annoying pop-ups about VIP subscription
  • 🖼️ Watermark issue when not using VIP

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FAQ about Photo

What are the best photo apps for iPhone?
Google Photos: Backup & Edit tops our photo apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.5M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top photo apps we rank are free to download, including Google Photos: Backup & Edit and Photos.
Google Photos: Backup & Edit shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ photo apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Google Photos is a platform for storing, editing, organizing, and searching all your photos and videos. It utilizes Google AI to enhance your memories, offering features like automatic backup, smart editing tools, and easy sharing.
Key features include 15 GB of free cloud storage, AI-powered editing tools like Magic Eraser and Unblur, natural language search for photos, automatic organization of your gallery, and secure backup of your memories.

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