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 Android, install counts and rating velocity carry more weight in store ranking than they do on iOS, so review trends move faster.

{# 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

Google Photos

Google LLC

4.40 (53.6M)

Users report: sync_issues, editing_errors

{# 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 Photo & Video Editor

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor

Canva

4.77 (25.3M)

Users report: performance, 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). #} Video Editor & Maker - InShot

Video Editor & Maker - InShot

InShot Video Editor

4.84 (24.1M)

Users report: ads, watermark

{# 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 - Video Editor

CapCut - Video Editor

Bytedance Pte. Ltd.

3.52 (12.7M)

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). #} Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

PicsArt, Inc.

4.03 (12.2M)

Users report: pricing, unexpected charges

{# 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 Lab Picture Editor & Art

Photo Lab Picture Editor & Art

PHOTO LAB DMCC

4.47 (6.6M)

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). #} Remini - AI Photo Enhancer

Remini - AI Photo Enhancer

Bending Spoons

4.12 (5.8M)

Users report: ads, 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). #} FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor

FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor

FaceApp Technology Ltd

4.32 (5.3M)

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). #} Camera360 :Photo Editor&Selfie

Camera360 :Photo Editor&Selfie

PINGUO TECHNOLOGY HK CO LIMITED

4.28 (4.8M)

Users report: ads, distorted 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). #} AI Photo Editor - Polish

AI Photo Editor - Polish

InShot Inc.

4.80 (4.7M)

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). #} YouCam Makeup: Face Editor

YouCam Makeup: Face Editor

Perfect Mobile Corp.

4.09 (4.1M)

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). #} Photoroom: AI Photo Editor

Photoroom: AI Photo Editor

Photoroom AI Photo Editor

4.68 (3.9M)

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). #} Collage Maker | Photo Editor

Collage Maker | Photo Editor

Photo Editor & Collage Maker

4.87 (3.6M)

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). #} Lightroom Photo & Video Editor

Lightroom Photo & Video Editor

Adobe

4.52 (3.6M)

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). #} Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Photoshop Express Photo Editor

Adobe

4.55 (2.6M)

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). #}
Toonapp: Cartoon Photo Editor

Toonapp: Cartoon Photo Editor

Lyrebird Studio

4.53 (2.5M)

Users report: pricing, ads

{# 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). #}
Cymera - Photo Editor Collage

Cymera - Photo Editor Collage

NATE Communications Corporation

4.30 (2.4M)

Users report: ads, performance

{# 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). #}
YouCam Perfect - Photo Editor

YouCam Perfect - Photo Editor

Perfect Mobile Corp.

3.91 (2.1M)

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). #}
Private Photo Vault - Keepsafe

Private Photo Vault - Keepsafe

Keepsafe

4.73 (2.1M)

Users report: pricing, sync_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). #}
ToonMe photo cartoon maker

ToonMe photo cartoon maker

PHOTO LAB DMCC

4.47 (1.9M)

Users report: pricing, ads

{# 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: Photo Video Editor

PicCollage: Photo Video Editor

Cardinal Blue Software, Inc.

4.74 (1.8M)

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). #}
Reface: Face Swap AI Generator

Reface: Face Swap AI Generator

NEOCORTEXT, INC.

3.61 (1.8M)

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). #}
Snapseed

Snapseed

Google LLC

3.95 (1.7M)

Users report: updates, save photo issue

Zombie
{# 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.

4.07 (1.6M)

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). #}
LINE Camera - Photo editor

LINE Camera - Photo editor

SNOW Corporation

3.63 (1.5M)

Users report: pricing, ads

{# 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). #}
SNOW - AI Profile

SNOW - AI Profile

SNOW Corporation

3.75 (1.5M)

Users report: pricing, ads

{# 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 Maker & Editor

Photo Collage Maker & Editor

Firehawk

4.79 (1.4M)

Users report: ads, 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). #}
UpFoto - AI Photo Enhancer

UpFoto - AI Photo Enhancer

AI Photo Team

4.50 (1.4M)

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). #}
VSCO: Photo Editor

VSCO: Photo Editor

VSCO

3.55 (1.3M)

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). #}
Photo Editor - Collage Maker

Photo Editor - Collage Maker

Photo Editor & Collage Maker

4.87 (1.2M)

Users report: ads

{# 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). #}
Pixlr AI Photo & Video Editor

Pixlr AI Photo & Video Editor

Pixlr Pte Ltd

4.04 (1.2M)

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). #}
InstaSize: AI Photo Editor

InstaSize: AI Photo Editor

Instasize, Inc.

4.71 (1.1M)

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). #}
Sweet Face: beauty face camera

Sweet Face: beauty face camera

Mivo studio

4.36 (1.1M)

Users report: ads, freezing

Zombie
{# 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

Amazon Mobile LLC

4.71 (1.1M)

Users report: ux, upload_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). #}
Collage Maker & Photo Editor

Collage Maker & Photo Editor

Pic Collage Maker & Photo Editor

4.87 (1.1M)

Users report: ads, white outline issue

{# 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 Art Effect Photo Editor

Prisma Art Effect Photo Editor

Prisma Labs, Inc.

4.54 (1M)

Users report: bugs, pricing

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). #}
AI Photo Editor - Lumii

AI Photo Editor - Lumii

InShot Video Editor

4.76 (998.1K)

Users report: ads, subscription renewal 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). #}
AlfredCamera Home Security app

AlfredCamera Home Security app

Alfred Systems Inc.

4.69 (962.7K)

Users report: pricing, ads

{# 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). #}
PhotoDirector: AI Photo Editor

PhotoDirector: AI Photo Editor

Cyberlink Corp

4.12 (945.4K)

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). #}
FaceLab: Future Face Aging App

FaceLab: Future Face Aging App

Lyrebird Studio

3.92 (784.3K)

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). #}
Adobe Express: AI Photo, Video

Adobe Express: AI Photo, Video

Adobe

4.62 (763.5K)

Users report: performance, background removal

{# 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). #}
Fotor–AI Photo Editor&Enhancer

Fotor–AI Photo Editor&Enhancer

AI Art Photo Editor | Everimaging Ltd.

4.29 (731.7K)

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). #}
AI Video - AI Video Generator

AI Video - AI Video Generator

HubX

4.49 (685.7K)

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). #}
Timemark: Photo Proof

Timemark: Photo Proof

OG Co.

4.77 (680.4K)

Users report: ads, timestamp and GPS

{# 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 Studio: Photo Editor App

Photo Studio: Photo Editor App

KVADGroup App Studio

4.72 (664.6K)

Users report: ads, filters

{# 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). #}
PhotoBoost - AI Photo Enhancer

PhotoBoost - AI Photo Enhancer

Yoob AI

4.58 (656.9K)

Users report: subscription_issues, photo_enhancement

{# 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). #}
Gallery

Gallery

Google LLC

4.32 (590.6K)

Users report: update issues, ux

Zombie
{# 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). #}
Pixel Camera

Pixel Camera

Google LLC

2.90 (511.8K)

Users report: bugs, 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). #}
Photo Editor

Photo Editor

dev.macgyver

4.41 (502.6K)

Users report: ads, 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). #}
Gallery - photo gallery, album

Gallery - photo gallery, album

PhotoZen Studio

4.68 (487.2K)

Users report: ads, bugs