Photoleap vs Pixlr (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Pixlr grades higher than Photoleap: 3.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Pixlr grades higher on value for money, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Photoleap
iPhone photo editor with AI image generation and layered edits
Pixlr
Browser photo editors with AI image, video and audio tools
Which one is for you
Pick Photoleap if
- Fits if you edit on an iPhone and want layers and masks
- Makes sense if you want AI edits like object removal on the phone
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Android or a computer, because it is iOS only
- Tight if you want to stay free, as AI tools and some editing are paid
- Watch out: the subscription price isn't on the vendor's pages
- Watch out: the trial is 7 days
Pick Pixlr if
- Fits if you want a free browser editor
- Works for quick edits on a phone
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want ad-free for free, since Plus is the first ad-free tier
- Tight if you use AI heavily, as Plus gives 80 credits
- Watch out: unlimited fast generation is Ultra with fair use
- Watch out: unused monthly credits expire after a month
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAPhotoleapWeak | 3.2GPAPixlrVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe in-app subscription price wasn't readable on the vendor's pages, so none is on record. | APlus is $1.99 a month billed yearly and the editors are free, under 60% of the category's cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | DA 7-day trial is offered, but the AI tools sit behind the paid subscription. | BThe editors are free in the browser with ads, and paid plans add credits and remove ads. |
| Features | CLayers and masking, an AI image generator, one-tap edits and photo animation. | BTwo editors, generative edits, AI image and video, and credits. Nothing in the core job is missing. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record, and layers and masking mean a learning curve. | BOpen a browser editor and start. Nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | DiOS only, per the vendor's site: no Android, web or desktop. | BWeb, iOS and Android. No desktop app or integrations. |
| Best for | phone photo editing with AI tools, on iPhone | free browser photo editors with AI add-ons |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Photoleap and Pixlr. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Photoleap | Pixlr | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | None | The editors are free in the browser, with ads; the paid Plus plan is the first ad-free tier. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial, cancel anytime. | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Lightricks Ltd. | Pixlr |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | pixlr.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Photoleap
- Prices for the in-app subscription were not readable from the vendor's pages, so none is listed here.
- The vendor's site says it is available for iOS only; no Android or desktop version is listed.
- The App Store listing shows a free download with in-app purchases; AI tools and some editing features sit behind a paid subscription.
Pixlr
- Unused monthly credits expire after one month on monthly billing; yearly credits last a year.
- Unlimited fast image generation is tied to Ultra and subject to fair use.
- The FAQ names Plus and Premium as the plans sold in the mobile apps; it does not mention Ultra there.
- The models for video and some image tools are third-party and may vary with demand.
Key features
Photoleap
- Layers and masking
- Combine photos on layers with blending modes, transparency and transforms, with masking built into most tools.
- AI image generator
- Generate images from a typed idea, then keep editing the result with the app's regular tools.
- One-tap AI edits
- Enhance image quality, remove unwanted objects, replace or generate backgrounds, and extend an image.
- Photo animation
- Add motion to a still photo, including 3D effects, and turn an image into a short video.
- Pro editing support
- The App Store listing names RAW support and 16-bit image depth for tonal adjustments.
Pixlr
- Two editors
- Pixlr Express handles quick edits, templates and collages; Pixlr Editor is the layered editor for detailed work.
- Generative editing
- Generative fill, an image extender, an instruction-based editor and a background remover change a photo from a description.
- AI image and video generation
- Generate images and short video in the browser; the site says it uses models from Flux, Kling and Recraft among others.
- AI credits
- Monthly credits cover generation and edits; yearly plans grant 12 months of credits upfront, and a credit pack can top up.
- One account everywhere
- A paid plan works on the web, desktop and mobile apps through the same Pixlr account.
Plans
Photoleap
Pricing could not be confirmed. See photoleapapp.com.
Pixlr
Plus$1.99
per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly)
Ad-free, unlimited saves, 1 concurrent AI generation; about 80 fast AI images a month.
Premium$7.99
per month for 1,000 AI credits, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly)
All image, video and audio models, 4 concurrent generations, private mode, fonts and templates.
Ultra$19.99
per month from 5,000 AI credits, billed yearly ($24.99 billed monthly)
Unlimited fast image generations, 8 concurrent ones, priority queue and extended high-res exports.
Ultra Max$39.99
per month for 10,000 AI credits, billed yearly ($49.99 billed monthly)
Ultra with double the monthly credits: 10,000 instead of 5,000.
Ways to pay less
Photoleap
No public discounts listed.
Pixlr
- Annual discount
Save 20% with yearly billing
Pixlr's pricing page shows every paid plan about 20% cheaper per month when billed yearly.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Photoleap or Pixlr?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Photoleap has no price we could confirm, and Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Photoleap or Pixlr?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Pixlr has a free plan. Photoleap does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Photoleap and Pixlr run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Pixlr lists a web app and an Android app. Both list an iOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.