Verdict
Picsart packs AI background removal and design tools into an easy-to-use editor, but its free trial and subscription flow has burned enough users with surprise charges that it's worth caution.
Best for
Someone building social media graphics or a small business's visual content who wants AI-powered editing tools and is comfortable canceling trials manually before they auto-renew.
Dealbreaker
Multiple reviewers report being charged immediately after starting a free trial, with refunds refused, so read the trial terms carefully before signing up.
The facts.
Pulled from the App Store, not written by hand. unverified
Price
Free
In-app purchases
Unknown
Ads
Unknown
Platforms
iPhone, iPad
Rating
4.7★ (1,196,372)
Version
30.9.2
Last updated
Oct 6, 2026
Released
Jan 2, 2013
Attributes
Native app
Category
Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
What reviews consistently say.
Themes grouped from 200 App Store reviews. Source feed ›
Praised for
Ease of use and design6 reviews
Subscription pricing and paywalls6 reviews
Battery and performance2 reviews
Complained about
Subscription pricing and paywalls7 reviews
Confusing interface2 reviews
Where this comes from
7 of 200 recent reviews raised: Subscription pricing and paywallsApp Store reviews ›
6 of 200 recent reviews raised: Ease of use and designApp Store reviews ›
2 of 200 recent reviews raised: Confusing interfaceApp Store reviews ›
Listed at Free on the App StoreApp Store listing ›
Where we recommend it
The best photo editing apps ›Photo editors that are well rated and still maintained, each with its catch.
Alternatives with the same rule.
Every app here is rated 4.2 or better, has been updated in the last eighteen months, and has no significant number of reviewers reporting it broken. Price is not the rule on this list — some are free, some are not. Also with a catch.
Free · 4.8★ (1,846,684) · Updated Oct 6, 2026
Verdict. PicCollage is easy to use for basic collage and photo editing, but many of its better features sit behind a subscription paywall, which frustrates users who expected a free app.
Best for. Someone who wants a quick, simple collage maker for casual social posts and doesn't mind sticking to basic tools without paying.
Dealbreaker. Core creative features are locked behind a subscription, and several reviewers say the free version barely lets you do anything meaningful.
Free · 4.7★ (1,788,920) · Updated Oct 26, 2026
Verdict. FaceApp does one thing well—realistic face and age editing—but the reviews describe an app that keeps pulling features behind a paywall, with several users warning others not to subscribe.
Best for. Someone who wants a quick, realistic face-aging or face-swap effect for a single photo and doesn't mind paying to unlock it.
Dealbreaker. A recurring complaint is that core editing tools sit behind a subscription and that the free feature set has been shrinking over time, so casual users hit a paywall fast.
Free · 4.6★ (1,125,229) · Updated Oct 27, 2026
Verdict. CapCut is easy to use and full of templates and auto-subtitling that people like, but a large share of recent reviewers describe an increasingly aggressive paywall that blocks basic export and login functions, plus crashes and lag.
Best for. Someone making quick social videos who's fine hitting pro upgrade prompts and doesn't need to export large projects reliably every time.
Dealbreaker. Multiple reviewers report being locked out of their own videos, unable to export without upgrading or creating an account, and losing access even with an active subscription — this isn't a rare complaint but a recurring pattern.