Photoleap review

Photoleap has the deepest set of documented photo mixing tools on this list. Lightricks describes superimposing images, double exposures and surreal art, layers that can be re-edited at any time, and photo blending with adjustable blending modes, transparency and perspective transform. That means you can merge three or four photos, then go back and change how one of them blends without starting over. Masking is built into nearly every tool, with quick select brushes, and the app supports RAW files and 16-bit depth for smoother tonal edits. It also includes a collage maker, background change, filters, brushes and fonts, plus AI image generation and photo animation if you want to go further. The trade-offs are size and cost: the download is 553.8 MB, and the App Store lists several subscription and unlimited access purchases, so check the price in the app before you commit. It is listed for iPhone and iPad. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Creators who want to stack several photos as re-editable layers and fine-tune how they blend.

Price

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Key features

• Superimpose images and create double exposures
• Layers that can be re-edited at any time
• Blending modes, transparency and perspective transform
• Collage maker and background change
• AI image generator and photo animation

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most photo-mixing tools of any app here
• Strength: Masking built into nearly every tool
• Strength: RAW and 16-bit image support
• Weakness: The largest download here at 553.8 MB
• Weakness: Subscription needed for unlimited access
• Weakness: No Android listing found on Google Play

Key facts

• Developer: Lightricks
• App Store rating: 4.7 from 138K ratings
• Requires: iOS 17.0 or later
• App size: 553.8 MB
• Age rating: 4+

Where it ranks

Photoleap is No. 2 in our Best Apps to Combine Photos verdict.