Apple editing software

Apple Photos app

Creators cited with it: 2; From 2 reports.
Reviewers: Praised for ease of use and value; Pushback on features. From 4 reviews. What they said

Creators cited with this

PiXimperfectYouTube, 5.5M followersSeptember 2026
“This is the photos app. Let's click on edit right there. And if you click on the intelligent tools, you'll see three options.”
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Tyler StalmanYouTube, 599K followersSeptember 2024
“…but the photos app has been completely redesigned some of the stuff in there is quite good I've I've used it a lot and I'm really not enjoying it”
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What reviewers say

Based on 4 reviews, newest September 2017

What press reviews of the Apple Photos app judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Ease of use
Value

Where reviewers push back

Features

FeaturesSplit: Reviewers are split.Strong editing and organising, but entry-level with notable gaps.4 reviews›
Praise (8)
- “The editing tools in Photos are surprisingly sophisticated”
  PressMacworld · April 2015Read the review
- “Surprisingly powerful editing tools”
  PressTechRadar, Rod · April 2015Read the review
- “Automatic organization using dates and places”
  PressTechRadar, Rod · April 2015Read the review
- “I was also impressed with the Retouch tool”
  PressMacworld · April 2015Read the review
- “Apple Photos' editing tools don't require much skill or time, but they are deeper and richer than what Google Photos offers.”
  PressTom's Guide, Sally Wiener Grotta · March 2017Read the review
- “Sharing is as simple as can be.”
  PressTom's Guide, Sally Wiener Grotta · March 2017Read the review
- “It does what it’s meant to do, and caters to prosumers as well as your mom and dad.”
  PressFstoppers · September 2017Read the review
- “Apple finally gotten this right and it’s going to make scrolling back through thousands of photos a thing of the past.”
  PressFstoppers · September 2017Read the review
Complaints (7)
- “Photos is not an Aperture replacement, even though it can open Aperture libraries.”
  PressMacworld · April 2015Read the review
- “tethering a DSLR is no longer an option”
  PressMacworld · April 2015Read the review
- “Resolutely entry-level”
  PressTechRadar, Rod · April 2015Read the review
- “Print projects available only via the desktop version”
  PressTom's Guide, Sally Wiener Grotta · March 2017Read the review
- “Available only on Apple products”
  PressTom's Guide, Sally Wiener Grotta · March 2017Read the review
- “but Apple’s support for this doesn’t go very far beyond facial recognition.”
  PressFstoppers · September 2017Read the review
- “It would be nice to send batches of photos to be processed in Photoshop or otherwise.”
  PressFstoppers · September 2017Read the review
Ease of useRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Clean, familiar and easy to use.4 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “Photos for OS X will be immediately familiar.”
  PressMacworld · April 2015Read the review
- “Apple Photos' interface is clean, simple and direct”
  PressTom's Guide, Sally Wiener Grotta · March 2017Read the review
- “Apple Photos is a free, fun and very-easy-to-use app for accessing, organizing and sharing your photos and videos.”
  PressTom's Guide, Sally Wiener Grotta · March 2017Read the review
- “It’s easy to use.”
  PressFstoppers · September 2017Read the review
- “It's clean, modern and integrates neatly with the Photos iOS app”
  PressTechRadar, Rod · April 2015Read the review
- “Generally I found it easier to get what I want, and what I’m used to in pro apps.”
  PressFstoppers · September 2017Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “although the interface for assigning faces is a bit odd.”
  PressMacworld · April 2015Read the review
Performance & stabilityNot covered by enough reviews
ValueMostly positive: Leans positive.Free app; limited free iCloud storage is the catch.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “Free with OS X 10.10.3 update”
  PressTechRadar, Rod · April 2015Read the review
- “Free and fun”
  PressTom's Guide, Sally Wiener Grotta · March 2017Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “Inadequate free iCloud storage”
  PressTechRadar, Rod · April 2015Read the review