AI photo editing , by Lightricks , since 2020
Photoleap
Mobile app for AI portrait retouching, effects, and creative photo edits
- MOBILE
What Photoleap does
Photoleap is a mobile app (iOS/Android) from Lightricks offering AI-driven portrait retouching, creative effects, AI image generation, and layer-based compositing. It's aimed at social-media users and mobile creators who want quick, stylized edits rather than professional RAW workflows.
Worth knowing: Verified 2026-08-13. Direct pricing page fetch not attempted due to app-store-gated pricing display; figures cross-confirmed across multiple 2026 review aggregators (Sonary, Techjockey) agreeing on $39.99/yr, $6.99/mo, $199.99 lifetime.
What users complain about: Photoleap takes money even when you cancel subscription (Apple Community discussion thread)
Pricing and plan limits
Verification pending| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Very limited: basic tools only, capped at 3 layers |
| Annual | $3.33 | $39.99 | $39.99/year ($3.33/mo equivalent); full feature access, no functional differences vs other paid tiers |
| Monthly | $6.99 | n/a | $6.99/month; full feature access |
| Lifetime | not disclosed | n/a | $199.99 one-time; full feature access |
Where it wins
- Simple mobile-first UX geared at fast creative/portrait edits
- Cheap annual plan ($39.99/yr) relative to desktop AI editors
- 7-day free trial gives full feature access before committing
Where it falls short
- Recurring App Store/Play Store complaints of being charged after cancellation or without clear renewal notice
- Refunds for store purchases require going through Apple/Google, and users report slow or unresponsive support for this
- Free tier is functionally very limited (3-layer cap), pushing most real use toward a paid plan quickly
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 6.5 | 1.95 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.5 | 1.63 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 |
| Maturity | 15% | 7.5 | 1.13 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 5.5 | 0.55 |
| Momentum | 5% | 6.0 | 0.30 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 6.8 | 6.80 |
Alternatives to Photoleap
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
Topaz Photo AIPaidClosest match on capability
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Luminar NeoPaidClosest match on capability
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PhotoRoomFreemiumOffers an API
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