Photoleap
A photo editing app for iOS.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-10-24- Price & billing
Free plan (watermarked AI exports, limited AI credits). Pro $7.99/mo monthly, $39.99/yr (~$3.33/mo), or $129.99 lifetime license. 7-day free trial on Pro. Prices as of Oct 2026; in-app prices vary by region.
- Free allowance
Free plan (watermarked AI exports, limited AI credits). Pro $7.99/mo monthly, $39.99/yr (~$3.33/mo), or $129.99 lifetime license. 7-day free trial on Pro.
- Best suited to
Instagram creators, mobile photographers, and small-business marketers who edit on their phone and want one-tap AI transforms — sky replacement, AI portraits, generative fill, avatars — without deskto
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Instagram creators, mobile photographers, and small-business marketers who edit on their phone and want one-tap AI transforms — sky replacement, AI portraits, generative fill, avatars — without deskto
Limits and trade-offs
Mobile-only — there is no desktop app, so it cannot anchor a desktop editing workflow. AI features need an internet connection and can run slowly on older phones. The free plan watermarks AI exports a
Plans and free allowances
Free plan (watermarked AI exports, limited AI credits). Pro $7.99/mo monthly, $39.99/yr (~$3.33/mo), or $129.99 lifetime license. 7-day free trial on Pro. Prices as of Oct 2026; in-app prices vary by region.
Evidence
Official website ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-24)
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Dates: Last reviewed 2026-10-24. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Photoleap
Photoleap by Lightricks (makers of Facetune) is a mobile-first AI photo editor for iOS and Android. It combines pro-style editing — layers, blending modes, object removal — with one-tap AI tools: text-to-image generation, AI avatars, photo animation, sky replacement, and AI portraits. With 65M+ downloads, it targets creators who want bold visual edits entirely on their phone.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Photoleap
- Instagram creators, mobile photographers, and small-business marketers who edit on their phone and want one-tap AI transforms — sky replacement, AI portraits, generative fill, avatars — without desktop software or design training.
- Creators who want composite art with blending modes and object removal entirely on their phone.
When to choose something else
- Not for desktop-first editors or batch processing across hundreds of images.
- Not for teams needing collaboration and brand controls.
- Not for editors who need the full feature set in a browser — several AI tools are app-only.
A practical starting workflow
- Download the app and open a photo, or start from text-to-image.
- Apply quick edits (crop, retouch, filters) or tap an AI tool — e.g. replace the sky, generate an AI portrait, animate the photo.
- Layer and blend elements for composite art using up to 12 layers on Pro.
- Export and share (watermark-free on Pro).
Check before committing
- Mobile-only — there is no desktop app, so it cannot anchor a desktop editing workflow. AI features need an internet connection and can run slowly on older phones. The free plan watermarks AI exports and limits AI credits, so serious use requires the subscription.
- Pricing and feature availability may change; confirm current terms on the official website before committing.
Common questions
Is Photoleap free?
Yes — free to download with basic editing tools and the Cutout background remover. AI exports carry watermarks on the free plan, and full AI access requires Pro (testable with a 7-day free trial).
How much does Photoleap Pro cost?
Pro costs $7.99/mo monthly, $39.99/yr (about $3.33/mo), or $129.99 lifetime. The annual plan saves about 58% versus monthly and is the sensible pick for ongoing use.
Does Photoleap work on desktop?
No — Photoleap is mobile-only (iOS and Android). If you primarily edit on desktop, Pixlr, Canva, or Photoshop Express fit better.
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Sources and checks
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