Photo and video apps are among the most polarizing in the store: users will tolerate a steep learning curve from a pro editor and punish any friction in a casual one. The category splits roughly into four lanes — quick-capture filters and AI auto-edit tools, professional-grade editors with subscription tiers, social-media format-specific tools (vertical video, carousel templates, story-sized exports), and AI generation tools that have only really matured in the last 18 months. Consistent pain points across the top apps are watermarks on free tiers, surprise paywalls behind the most-used effects, and processing failures on older devices. Top performers commit to one workflow and resist the temptation to bundle every adjacent feature. On iOS, ranking volatility tends to follow App Store editorial features and seasonal Apple campaigns more than algorithmic shifts.

{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} YouTube

YouTube

Google

4.67 (47.1M)

Users report: ads, bugs

Storm
{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} Instagram

Instagram

Instagram, Inc.

4.69 (29M)

Users report: account_issues, ads

Storm
{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} Snapchat

Snapchat

Snap, Inc.

4.50 (5.8M)

Users report: pricing, memory storage

Storm
{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} Canva: AI Video & Photo Editor

Canva: AI Video & Photo Editor

Canva

4.88 (3.3M)

Users report: functionality, ease of use

{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} Twitch: Live Streaming

Twitch: Live Streaming

Twitch Interactive, Inc.

4.72 (2.7M)

Users report: ads, bugs

Storm
{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
InShot - AI Video Editor

InShot - AI Video Editor

SHANTANU PTE. LTD.

4.85 (2.4M)

Users report: ads, bugs

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor

PicCollage: Magic Photo Editor

Cardinal Blue

4.79 (1.8M)

Users report: pricing, more_varieties

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor

FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor

FaceApp Technology Limited

4.73 (1.7M)

Users report: pricing, subscription issues

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Google Photos: Backup & Edit

Google Photos: Backup & Edit

Google

4.82 (1.3M)

Users report: functionality, editing tools

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

PicsArt, Inc.

4.67 (1.2M)

Users report: pricing, app crashes

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
CapCut: Photo & Video Editor

CapCut: Photo & Video Editor

Bytedance Pte. Ltd

4.62 (1.1M)

Users report: pricing, app_crashes

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe

Private Photo Vault - Pic Safe

Legendary Software Labs LLC

4.82 (1M)

Users report: ads, photo loss after update

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
GoPro Quik

GoPro Quik

GoPro, Inc.

4.78 (828.1K)

Users report: bugs, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
FreePrints – Print Photos

FreePrints – Print Photos

PlanetArt

4.80 (779.5K)

Users report: delivery, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Adobe Inc.

4.75 (739.4K)

Users report: pricing, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
GIPHY: The GIF Search Engine

GIPHY: The GIF Search Engine

Giphy, Inc.

4.77 (683.5K)

Users report: functionality, creation issues

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Shutterfly: Prints Cards Gifts

Shutterfly: Prints Cards Gifts

Shutterfly

4.68 (586.2K)

Users report: pricing, ux

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Canon PRINT

Canon PRINT

Canon Inc.

4.77 (575.5K)

Users report: connectivity, printing issues

Zombie Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}

Likee - Video, Live, Chat

LIKEME PTE. LTD.

4.53 (558.7K)

Users report: bugs, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Rumble: Livestreams & Videos

Rumble: Livestreams & Videos

Rumble Inc.

4.74 (522.7K)

Users report: ads, bugs

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Photo Collage - Collageable

Photo Collage - Collageable

IRONTECH LIMITED

4.76 (503.5K)

Users report: ads, pricing

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Splice - Video Editor & Maker

Splice - Video Editor & Maker

Bending Spoons Apps ApS

4.60 (421.6K)

Users report: pricing, bugs

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Lensa AI: Photo Editor

Lensa AI: Photo Editor

Prisma labs, inc.

4.70 (415.2K)

Users report: bugs, subscription issues

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Frameo

Frameo

Frameo A/S

4.89 (374.4K)

Users report: ux, bugs

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Secret Photo Vault: Keepsafe

Secret Photo Vault: Keepsafe

KeepSafe Software, Inc

4.75 (373.5K)

Users report: backup failures, missing photos

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Facetune: Photo & Video Editor

Facetune: Photo & Video Editor

Lightricks Ltd.

4.62 (366.1K)

Users report: pricing, filters

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Videoshop - Video Editor

Videoshop - Video Editor

Jajijujejo Inc.

4.88 (363.1K)

Users report: purchase issues, bugs

Zombie Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Epson Smart Panel

Epson Smart Panel

Seiko Epson Corporation

4.71 (351.6K)

Users report: connectivity, print_quality

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor

BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor

PIXOCIAL TECHNOLOGY (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

4.82 (344.9K)

Users report: pricing, free trial scam

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Remini - AI Photo Enhancer

Remini - AI Photo Enhancer

Bending Spoons Apps ApS

4.62 (339.3K)

Users report: ads, functionality

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Lightroom: AI Photo Editor

Lightroom: AI Photo Editor

Adobe Inc.

4.78 (334.3K)

Users report: monetization, bugs

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Prequel: Photo & Video Editor

Prequel: Photo & Video Editor

Prequel Inc.

4.74 (333.2K)

Users report: pricing, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
InstaSize: AI Photo Editor

InstaSize: AI Photo Editor

Instasize Inc.

4.67 (323.1K)

Users report: pricing, ads

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
VN: Video Editor

VN: Video Editor

Ubiquiti Labs, LLC

4.77 (297.1K)

Users report: bugs, voiceover

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Photo Editor-

Photo Editor-

Axiem Systems

4.65 (296.2K)

Users report: crashing, ads

Zombie Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Photo Prints Now: CVS Photo

Photo Prints Now: CVS Photo

MEA Mobile

4.85 (289.5K)

Users report: ux, promo code support

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
iMovie

iMovie

Apple

4.38 (282.8K)

Users report: bugs, performance

Zombie Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
VivaVideo - Video Cut & Editor

VivaVideo - Video Cut & Editor

Hangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

4.79 (280.1K)

Users report: pricing, bugs

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
VSCO: Photo Editor & Presets

VSCO: Photo Editor & Presets

Visual Supply Company

4.69 (274K)

Users report: pricing, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Filmmaker Pro - Video Editor

Filmmaker Pro - Video Editor

Tinkerworks Apps

4.65 (262.5K)

Users report: pricing, app crashes

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Bazaart AI Photo Editor Design

Bazaart AI Photo Editor Design

Bazaart Ltd.

4.80 (257.5K)

Users report: pricing, usage_restrictions

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Epson iPrint

Epson iPrint

Seiko Epson Corporation

4.72 (257.5K)

Users report: connectivity issues, print quality issues

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Sora by OpenAI

Sora by OpenAI

OpenAI OpCo, LLC

4.76 (249.5K)

Users report: content_violations, login_issues

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
VivaCut - AI Video Editor

VivaCut - AI Video Editor

Hangzhou Quwei Technology Co., Ltd

4.54 (221.4K)

Users report: pricing, ads

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Photoroom: AI Photo Editor

Photoroom: AI Photo Editor

Photoroom

4.83 (221K)

Users report: pricing, performance

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Amazon Photos: Photo & Video

Amazon Photos: Photo & Video

AMZN Mobile LLC

4.81 (219.4K)

Users report: bugs, unusable after updates

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Video Editor ·

Video Editor ·

Luni

4.67 (218.3K)

Users report: functionality, Export issues

Zombie Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Prisma: Photo Editor, Filters

Prisma: Photo Editor, Filters

Prisma labs, inc.

4.75 (211.4K)

Users report: bugs, payment issues

Zombie Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
FreePrints Photobooks

FreePrints Photobooks

PlanetArt

4.82 (208.7K)

Users report: delivery, functionality

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Airbrush: Face Photo Editor

Airbrush: Face Photo Editor

PIXOCIAL TECHNOLOGY (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

4.80 (197.3K)

Users report: pricing, subscription issues