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Head-to-head

Photo Editor- vs Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Photo Editor- 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Photoshop Express Photo Editor
Photoshop Express Photo Editor 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

Photoshop Express Photo Editor (App B) is the better choice for users seeking a more reliable and feature-rich photo editing experience, despite its aggressive push for paid features, while Photo Editor- (App A) suffers from significant recent stability and usability issues.

Full reviews: Photo Editor- · Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Photo Editor- (App A) has recently faced severe criticism for updates that introduced bugs, made the app unusable for many, and removed beloved features, leading to a sharp decline in user satisfaction. Photoshop Express Photo Editor (App B), while also criticized for its premium paywalls and AI push, generally offers a more stable experience and a wider range of tools, though some users report glitches and missing features.

Head to head

Features edge: Photoshop Express Photo EditorR2R5R10R11
Photo Editor- Users of Photo Editor- praise its ease of use and good features, including a blemish tool, with some enjoying the new AI features R2R5R11R14. However, many long-time users are upset that recent updates removed favorite tools, filters, and basic editing capabilities, making the app less functional R10R19. Some also find the new AI features to be 'slop' or bad R19R28.
Photoshop Express Photo Editor Photoshop Express Photo Editor users appreciate its wide array of tools, filters, and editing options, finding it powerful and useful for both quick edits and more creative designs R74. However, many complain that features previously free are now behind a paywall, including basic editing and the removal of watermarks R73R78. There's also a strong push for AI features that some users don't want or find unsatisfactory .
Ease of Use edge: Photoshop Express Photo EditorR6R9R11R14
Photo Editor- Photo Editor- was historically praised for being easy and simple to use R11R14. However, recent updates have made it hard to navigate, complicated, and not user-friendly for many, with some stating they 'have no idea what to do' R6R9R19.
Photoshop Express Photo Editor Photoshop Express Photo Editor is generally considered intuitive and easy to use, especially for quick edits and applying filters R74. However, some users find it difficult to remove objects without guidance and others report issues with fonts not downloading or being missing .
Reliability tieR1R4R7R12
Photo Editor- Photo Editor- has severe reliability issues following recent updates. Users report the app crashing regularly, not working, being 'temporarily unavailable,' failing to upload or save photos, and buttons not functioning R1R4R7R12.
Photoshop Express Photo Editor Photoshop Express Photo Editor also has reliability concerns, with users reporting the app crashing frequently, freezing, getting stuck on launch, undoing work, and failing to save edits . Some users also note issues with photos importing rotated or not opening due to version incompatibility .
Price/Value tieR1R3R4R11
Photo Editor- Photo Editor- is a free app with in-app purchases. Many users appreciate the free version, calling it 'amazing' and 'beats other apps that cost too much' R11. However, recent updates have introduced more ads and pushed users to upgrade, with some features now locked behind a paywall R3. Paid users have also experienced issues where the app doesn't work after purchase or they encounter billing errors R1R4.
Photoshop Express Photo Editor Photoshop Express Photo Editor is also free with in-app purchases. Users praise the free version for offering various tools for pro-level editing R74. However, a significant number of reviews criticize the app for becoming a 'money grab,' with many previously free features now requiring a paid subscription R64R73R78. The app is also criticized for aggressive nagging to upgrade and for placing a large watermark on saved photos in the free version .
Support tieR7R12R39R40
Photo Editor- Reviews for Photo Editor- do not directly mention user support, but the widespread and long-standing issues with updates, crashes, and non-functional features suggest a lack of effective resolution or communication from the developers R7R12R39R40.
Photoshop Express Photo Editor Photoshop Express Photo Editor users express frustration with ongoing bugs and issues, such as crashing, freezing, and font problems, implying a lack of timely fixes from Adobe . One user specifically asks Adobe for a fix regarding file compatibility .
Pick Photo Editor- if

You are looking for a simple, free photo editor and are willing to risk encountering significant bugs and usability issues introduced by recent updates R2R5R11.

Pick Photoshop Express Photo Editor if

You need a photo editor with a broad range of features, a generally intuitive interface, and are either willing to pay for a subscription to unlock full functionality or can tolerate the limitations and watermarks of the free version R74.

Evidence note: Reviews for App A (Photo Editor-) show a strong negative skew in recent feedback, with many long-time users expressing disappointment over recent updates that broke functionality and removed features. App B (Photoshop Express Photo Editor) also has significant complaints regarding paywalls and AI, but its core functionality appears more stable for a larger user base.

Frequently asked

What are the main issues with Photo Editor- (App A) after recent updates?
After recent updates, Photo Editor- (App A) users report severe issues including the app not working, being 'temporarily unavailable,' crashing regularly, failing to upload or save photos, and buttons not functioning R1R4R7R12. Many also find the app harder to navigate and that favorite features have been removed R6R9R10.
Does Photoshop Express Photo Editor (App B) have a good free version?
Photoshop Express Photo Editor (App B) offers a free version with various tools that some users find sufficient for professional-level editing R74. However, many users complain that a significant number of features previously available for free are now locked behind a paid subscription R64R73R78, and the free version adds a large watermark to saved photos .
Are there issues with AI features in either app?
Both apps have received mixed feedback regarding AI features. In Photo Editor- (App A), some users enjoy the new AI options R20R60, while others find the AI to be 'slop' or bad and prefer the app without it R19R28. For Photoshop Express Photo Editor (App B), users find the free AI options rudimentary and expect more intelligence , with many expressing frustration at the app aggressively pushing AI features they don't want or find detrimental to manual editing .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Photo Editor- 5/5 · US Does it all: Great photo editing!
  2. [R5] Photo Editor- 5/5 · US Photo Editor: Can’t love this enough!
  3. [R10] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Awful: New update took away all the tools I liked to use for years. Sad to see this app go
  4. [R11] Photo Editor- 5/5 · US Photo Editor.: Very easy to work with with great results. It’s so much fun, love it! Beats other apps that cost too much!
  5. [R6] Photo Editor- 3/5 · US Bring back the old app: Before the update, this app was awesome. Now it’s hard to navigate, not user friendly and complicated. Bring back the old app.
  6. [R9] Photo Editor- 3/5 · US Not Pleased: I have been using your app for a number of years now and have always had good success with it until now…. I have tried to use the new version but only have bad results. Trying to edit pictures is just a joke. If it ain’t broken don’t mess with it…
  7. [R14] Photo Editor- 5/5 · US Best photo app ever!: I’ve been using this app for years. It’s easy and simple to use. Good features and I like to use the blemish tool to smooth my skin.
  8. [R1] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Sucks: Since I paid for the app. It never works. Always says it’s “temporarily unavailable “
  9. [R4] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Doesn’t work even after paying: App doesn’t work
  10. [R7] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Long time user, but no longer: New version/update crashes on a regular basis - and has been doing so for MONTHS without a fix.
  11. [R12] Photo Editor- 3/5 · US No longer works: There was an update 2 days ago, and the app no longer works. It’s disappointing because it has been my favorite photo editor for years. Specifically, the app will not upload new photos or even allow me to exit the upload photo prompt.
  12. [R3] Photo Editor- 3/5 · US Was a great application now just ok: This was a great application till they started harrassing me with adds for the AI version.
  13. [R39] Photo Editor- 3/5 · GB Used to be a great pro workhorse…: …Unfortunately, since switching up to IOS 17, this refuses to save the resulting images to the photo album on my iPad Pro anymore. when I press ‘DONE’, I go back to my photo album and see grey squares where good results used to be. Taking screenshots of the results won’t do.
  14. [R40] Photo Editor- 2/5 · US New update not working: Loved this app and used it effortlessly for years. Ever since this new update, my photos will not upload from the iCloud and the app is completely unusable. Very frustrating!
  15. [R64] Photoshop Express Photo Editor 1/5 · US Money grab and bad tools: Don’t bother using this app if you arnt going to buy a subscription. Even with the subscription, the tools are very finicky and don’t deliver good results just mid. Very frustrating. Also be careful if you buy a subscription because they might try to charge you $100+ for canceling, completely motivated by making an extra buck where they can
  16. [R73] Photoshop Express Photo Editor 1/5 · US Terrible: This used to be my go to app for photo editing until they updated everything to require a paid subscription, features that I used to use that used to be free are now paid features
  17. [R74] Photoshop Express Photo Editor 5/5 · US Best app: Photoshop is a best app offering easy editing for both Computer end phones.I really love this app and use it most time.But mostly occasionally.One thing I love is even with free editing version you have various tools to use and can edit as a pro.Meaning the app responds positively to customs.I personally use both computers and phone;you are the best.
  18. [R78] Photoshop Express Photo Editor 3/5 · US Don’t want to pay for pro: Photoshop as an app is incredible for photo editing. However, I think that the free version is too limited and if there’s only so many things you can do why do any at all? That is my only complaint, as the app is very efficient.
  19. [R19] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Better before AI update: This was better without the AI update. Now that the update came, they’ve taken away many features from before and it’s hard to find the features that stayed. AI is also slop.
  20. [R20] Photo Editor- 5/5 · US Photo editing: Easy to use and has AI feature
  21. [R28] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Bad AI: Terrible job
  22. [R60] Photo Editor- 5/5 · US Fun to use! 😀: Thank you for the update and keeping it for older devices! I wasn’t really using it until they updated it recently with the new AI. Love the options that you have with AI. Still has the old editor as well. This app is fun again!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store