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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Photo Editor- vs Picsart AI Photo Editor

Photo Editor- 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Picsart AI Photo Editor
Picsart AI Photo Editor 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75

Choose Picsart AI Photo Editor for a more versatile and feature-rich experience.

While both apps have their strengths, Picsart AI Photo Editor offers a wider range of features and better overall user satisfaction. Photo Editor- has faced significant criticism due to recent updates, leading to a decline in usability and reliability.

Head to head

features edge: Picsart AI Photo EditorR19R10R86R68
Photo Editor- Users appreciate the variety of editing tools but lament recent updates that removed popular features.
Picsart AI Photo Editor Users praise the extensive features for editing and designing, but many feel that many are locked behind a paywall.
ease of use edge: Picsart AI Photo EditorR6R55R67R74
Photo Editor- Many users find the app complicated and less user-friendly after updates, with navigation issues.
Picsart AI Photo Editor Users generally find it easy to use, though some mention that the requirement for an account adds friction.
reliability edge: Picsart AI Photo EditorR7R40R111R117
Photo Editor- Recent updates have caused frequent crashes and functionality issues, frustrating long-time users.
Picsart AI Photo Editor Users report occasional glitches and crashes, but overall reliability is better than A.
price/value tieR3R37R63R69
Photo Editor- The app is free with in-app purchases, but many users feel it has become less valuable due to ads and limitations.
Picsart AI Photo Editor While the app has a free version, many features require a subscription, leading to complaints about high costs.
support tieR16R109R100R103
Photo Editor- Users report poor customer support experiences, especially regarding billing issues.
Picsart AI Photo Editor Users also express frustration with customer support, particularly regarding subscription cancellations.
Pick Photo Editor- if

you prefer a simpler, more straightforward editing experience and are okay with fewer features.

Pick Picsart AI Photo Editor if

you want a feature-rich app and are willing to navigate subscription costs for enhanced capabilities.

Evidence note: Both apps have received mixed reviews, but recent updates have negatively impacted Photo Editor- more significantly than Picsart AI Photo Editor.

Frequently asked

What are the main differences in pricing between the two apps?
Both apps are free to download with in-app purchases, but Picsart AI Photo Editor has a subscription model that can cost up to $18.99 per month for premium features, while Photo Editor- offers a more limited paid option.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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.
  2. [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
  3. [R86] Picsart AI Photo Editor 5/5 · US Versatile and Imaginative: This is by far my favorite creative app, whether for photo editing, graphic design, or collage making it excels in its utility and customization. I frequently use this app for vision boarding and photo effects. I make backgrounds for my phone using the open asset library of stickers in combination with photos and grain effects, as well as matching custom app icons. This
  4. [R68] Picsart AI Photo Editor 5/5 · US More than expected!: I have an app that cost an outrageous amount of money and doesn’t do half of what this app can do. Heck, I don’t even know what all this one can do lol. It’s easy to use and really cool to mess around with. Anyone who really knows how to use it is probably a professional! Great App! Thank you!
  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. [R55] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Nah: Hate the new update. So much harder to edit now.
  7. [R67] Picsart AI Photo Editor 1/5 · US NEED ACCOUNT TO USE: it makes you create an account now in order to even get into the app. You’re unable to skip that now. There’s an ugly amount of ai on this app now too. I miss the way it used to be
  8. [R74] Picsart AI Photo Editor 5/5 · US Incredible- User friendly: The best app to use for editing, designing…EVER!! Been using for years…looking forward to new updates
  9. [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.
  10. [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!
  11. [R111] Picsart AI Photo Editor 3/5 · GB Sloooooow: Exporting a 60 sec video is taking aaaaaaages and then the sound doesn’t match up. Yes the app is up to date and I paid for pro…
  12. [R117] Picsart AI Photo Editor 1/5 · US What is going on with your app?: Usually great but I cannot make a video collage. It keeps crashing and I’ve spent hours and have nothing to show for it. Please fix your app!
  13. [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.
  14. [R37] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US No longer user friendly without upgrades: I can barely edit 2 photos before I have to upgrade or get more storage (which I don’t need), too many ads! This app has changed for the worse!!
  15. [R63] Picsart AI Photo Editor 3/5 · US It’s okay: It works good if you get it perfect but it is very expensive I payed for the $10 monthly and got to make 2 videos today and now I can’t make anymore until next month. My opinion, not worth it.
  16. [R69] Picsart AI Photo Editor 3/5 · US Too expensive: Nice, but they want to charge you for everything I bought a subscription for a year and then they wanna charge me for credits to use AI tools on top of that so they’ve made it too expensive to use. I canceled the subscription
  17. [R16] Photo Editor- 1/5 · US Billing Hard Limit: I paid for the AI edit ($3.99/mo) but have not been able to use it at all because I keep getting a “billing hard limit has been reached.” I have selected to restore my purchase multiple times and have uninstalled /reinstalled 2 times, still does not work.
  18. [R109] Picsart AI Photo Editor 1/5 · US Bs: This app is my nightmare. No help from support whenever I struggle to get through the app. I spent 83$ but can’t even use it.
  19. [R100] Picsart AI Photo Editor 1/5 · US They denied the refund: I accidentally subscribed to this plan and immediately asked for a refund. But they refused!! I haven’t used the service a single time since being charged. Absolutely horrible experience!!!!
  20. [R103] Picsart AI Photo Editor 1/5 · US Terrible: I downloaded this to enhance 1 photo for one event. The app worked, but it’s designed to trap you into payment. I thought I deleted it before the trial subscription ended, but I guess not - I paid for a test and never used it again. It was layered and confusing which is why I guess I was confused. A YEAR later I get the email that my subscription was going to renew. Customer service was
  21. [R41] Photo Editor- 4/5 · US Great but could be better: It is good I wish I could remove things from the background. You get it for free. But you have to pay to use the plus version.
  22. [R73] Picsart AI Photo Editor 2/5 · US Use Free Only: The app is pretty good and you can do a lot of photo editing with it. They have the most basic features available on pro which is a subscription for $11.99 per week!!! I don’t recommend getting this, just use the free version. The “pro” version is just basic AI editing that will absolutely mess up your face or other people’s faces when you edit them, especially in group settings. If

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