Apple users who want Lightroom-style editing without Adobe should look here, and the £119.99 lifetime option avoids a subscription.
Kenning's take
What it does
Photomator is a photo editor for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro, now owned by Apple. It offers detailed colour adjustments, AI selection of subjects, skies and backgrounds, a Repair tool that removes unwanted objects, AI upscaling and denoise, and support for over 750 RAW formats. Edits are non-destructive and sync with the Photos library.
- non-destructive colour adjustments
- AI subject, sky and background selection
- Repair tool removes unwanted objects
- AI upscaling and denoise
- 750+ RAW formats
- batch editing and library organising
Who it suits. Apple device owners who want Lightroom-style photo editing without an Adobe subscription.
Key facts
- Category
- Photo editing & touch-ups
- Made by
- Apple Inc. (App Store seller Apple Distribution International)
- Based in
- United States (Cupertino address on pixelmator.com)
- Works on
- Mac, iPhone, vision-pro
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- free to download and try; subscription or lifetime purchase to keep editing
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (iOS) | £7.99 | month |
| Yearly (iOS) | £29.99 | year |
| Lifetime (iOS) | £119.99 | one-off |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- Digital Camera World 2026-08-23
FAQ
Is Photomator free?
Yes, there is a free option (free to download and try; subscription or lifetime purchase to keep editing). Pricing: Free to try; £7.99 a month, £29.99 a year or £119.99 lifetime on the UK App Store (checked 2026-10-10).
What devices does Photomator work on?
Photomator is available on: Mac, iPhone and iPad, Apple Vision Pro.
Who makes Photomator?
Photomator is made by Apple Inc. (App Store seller Apple Distribution International), based in United States (Cupertino address on pixelmator.com).
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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