The Photoleap Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Photoleap in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Photoleap
The Insider’s Guide
iPhone photo editor with AI image generation and layered edits
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI image and video generators, read from Photoleap’s own pages.
Made by Lightricks Ltd. · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Photoleap’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Photoleap’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 6 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade
Photoleap is a mobile photo editor from Lightricks that combines layered editing, masking and filters with AI tools: text-to-image, background swaps, object removal, headshots and photo animation. It is distributed as a free download with in-app purchases and a 7-day free trial.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Photoleap, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is free to download, the AI sits behind a subscription whose price we couldn't read, and it is iPhone only.
- 1
Best for phone photo editing with AI tools, on iPhone
Photoleap is a Lightricks phone editor with layers, masks, filters and AI tools such as text-to-image and object removal.
- 2
You can try it first
7-day free trial, cancel anytime.
- 3
It runs on iOS
iOS.
- 4
Layers and masking
Combine photos on layers with blending modes, transparency and transforms, with masking built into most tools.
- 5
AI image generator
Generate images from a typed idea, then keep editing the result with the app's regular tools.
- 6
One-tap AI edits
Enhance image quality, remove unwanted objects, replace or generate backgrounds, and extend an image.
- 7
A 1.6 GPA, above 6 of 168
That is against the other AI image and video generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Photoleap you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Photoleap at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial, cancel anytime.
- Runs on
- iOS
- Made by
- Lightricks Ltd.
- Category
- AI Image & Video Generators
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for phone photo editing with AI tools, on iPhone
Photoleap is a Lightricks phone editor with layers, masks, filters and AI tools such as text-to-image and object removal. It is free to download, the AI sits behind a subscription whose price we couldn't read, and it is iPhone only.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The in-app subscription price wasn't readable on the vendor's pages, so none is on record. |
| Free plan and trial | D | A 7-day trial is offered, but the AI tools sit behind the paid subscription. |
| Features | C | Layers and masking, an AI image generator, one-tap edits and photo animation. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record, and layers and masking mean a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | iOS only, per the vendor's site: no Android, web or desktop. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Photoleap is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- iPhone and iPad users who want AI tools inside a full photo editor
- Social creators making memes, collages and thumbnails on a phone
- People who want to blend and layer photos rather than only generate them
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Photoleap's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
The in-app subscription price wasn't readable on the vendor's pages, so none is on record.
We could not confirm Photoleap’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. photoleapapp.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Place it runs: iOS
iPhone photo editor with AI image generation and layered edits. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, image generation, video generation.
Layers and masking, an AI image generator, one-tap edits and photo animation.
- 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.
Where it runs
- iOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Photoleap is made by Lightricks Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
6/168
Other AI image and video generators it is graded above
Photoleap's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 6 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 7.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 16 of 168) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 169 AI image and video generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. Photoleap’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 16 of 168
- DFree plan and trialAbove 41 of 168
- CFeaturesAbove 6 of 168
- CEase of useAbove 12 of 168
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 168
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Photoleap you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 155 of the 168 other AI image and video generators grade higher.
What you could not
- An image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
- A video model, which you can rent by the second but not make.
- A real app for iOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Photoleap’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Pixlr, Fotor, Picsart, Lensa and Remini
The 5 tools Photoleap is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.2GPA
Pixlr
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Browser photo editors with AI image, video and audio tools.
- Pixlr has a free plan. Photoleap does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Pixlr lists a web app.
- Only Pixlr lists an Android app.
- 3.0GPA
Fotor
Free plan · from $39.99/yr
Photo editor and AI image and video generator with credit plans.
- Fotor has a free plan. Photoleap does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fotor lists a web app.
- Only Fotor lists Android, Windows and macOS apps.
- 2.0GPA
Picsart
Paid
Photo and video editor with AI generation and design tools.
- Only Picsart lists a web app.
- Only Picsart lists a macOS app.
- Picsart also covers templates and video editing.
- 2.4GPA
Lensa
Free plan · from $2.99
Phone photo editor with AI effects, retouching and an eraser.
- Lensa has a free plan. Photoleap does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lensa lists an Android app.
- Photoleap also covers video generation.
- 2.2GPA
Remini
Free plan · from $4.99
AI photo enhancer that sharpens old and blurry pictures.
- Remini has a free plan. Photoleap does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Remini lists a web app.
- Photoleap also covers video generation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Photoleap free?
No, Photoleap is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial, cancel anytime.
What platforms does Photoleap work on?
Photoleap is available on iOS.
Does Photoleap have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Photoleap is listed for iOS.
Does Photoleap have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Photoleap is listed for iOS.
Is Photoleap open source?
Photoleap is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes Photoleap?
Photoleap is made by Lightricks Ltd.
What are the alternatives to Photoleap?
The closest alternatives to Photoleap in our directory are Pixlr, Fotor, Picsart, Lensa and Remini.
How does Photoleap compare with other AI image and video generators?
Photoleap's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 6 of the 168 other AI image and video generators we grade, and level with 7.
Could I make my own version of Photoleap?
To replace Photoleap you would be making an image model, which you can rent by the picture but not make.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Photoleap’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Lightricks's own pages on 12 November 2026. Its site would not load here, so the grades follow the listing. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Lightricks Ltd. Prices change, so check photoleapapp.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Photoleap, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/photoleap
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Photoleap’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Photoleap is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Lightricks Ltd. Prices and plans change: check photoleapapp.com before you buy.