Superimpose X review

Superimpose X is the closest thing to a desktop compositing tool on this list, and it costs $4.99 once on the US App Store. The developer says the photo editor is yours with the app, with no subscription needed to use it. It lists layer-based editing with up to 24 layers, Magic Wand, Magic Lasso, brush and shape masks, 18 blend modes and 16 adjustment layers, plus Shadow and Light Wrap tools that help a cut-out subject sit naturally in a new scene. Projects save automatically to a Session Library, a Masking Library keeps reusable cutouts, and PSD export keeps your layers if you finish on a computer. Two extra studios, an AI Editor and a multi-track Video Editor, need a subscription. The trade-off is effort: masks and layer stacks take longer to learn than a collage template. It is listed for iPhone and iPad and holds a 4.7 rating from 3K ratings. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

People who want desktop-style compositing on iPhone or iPad and prefer a one-time price.

Price

$4.99 one-time purchase on the US App Store; optional subscriptions for AI and video.

Rich Photo Editor With Layers $4.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Layer-based editing with up to 24 layers
• Magic Wand, Magic Lasso, brush and shape masks
• 18 blend modes and 16 adjustment layers
• Shadow and Light Wrap tools for realistic composites
• PSD export with layers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Full photo editor with no subscription required
• Strength: The most precise masking tools here
• Strength: Exports layered PSD files for desktop work
• Weakness: Paid download, with no free tier
• Weakness: AI Editor and Video Editor need a subscription
• Weakness: Steeper learning curve than collage apps

Key facts

• Developer: Pankaj Goswami
• App Store rating: 4.7 from 3K ratings
• Requires: iOS 15.0 or later
• App size: 398 MB
• Age rating: 4+

Where it ranks

Superimpose X is No. 5 in our Best Apps to Combine Photos verdict.