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PicsArt Photo Editor & Collage

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Kindle Fire Free to try Photo & Video
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Leslie Crenna By Leslie Crenna , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 16+

Top-notch photo app crams in functionality; some iffy stuff.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 16+?

Any Positive Content?

  • PicsArt - Photo Studio App: Screenshot #1
  • PicsArt - Photo Studio App: Screenshot #2
  • PicsArt - Photo Studio App: Screenshot #3

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age 15+

Based on 21 parent reviews

Idunnoaname
Idunnoaname Adult
May 2, 2020
age 16+

Watch the social aspect!

I have used this app before and did not even know there was a social aspect. My daughter found out there are many predators out there looking for photos even when age is disclosed.
NancyMA
NancyMA Adult
July 11, 2019
age 18+

Not what it seems

My 12 year daughter asked if she could have this photo editing app and it appeared harmless. I didn't realize that there is a social network on here. She had an "internet bestie" that created a fan page for her with over 800 followers without us knowing about it. We have no idea who this person is, but since she isn't allowed to have social media we deleted it. Thank goodness nothing terrible happened, but this seems like a dangerous place where predators could lurk. We constantly monitor her phone activity, but this slipped under the radar as it is not advertised for it's social networking.
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Privacy Rating Warning

  • Unclear whether personal information is sold or rented to third parties.
  • Personal information is shared for third-party marketing.
  • Personalised advertising is displayed.
  • Data are collected by third-parties for their own purposes.
  • User's information is used to track and target advertisements on other third-party websites or services.
  • Data profiles are created and used for personalised advertisements.
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What’s It About?

PICSART - PHOTO STUDIO has too much functionality to cover adequately, but here goes: time lapse, burst, front and back cameras, effects, stickers, backgrounds, collage, drawing (on photo, blank, or background), thematic contests, photo search, Facebook integration (find friends, post), artists listing, networking with other artists (account profile, followers, notifications, followings, likes, suggestions for followings), gallery of interesting recent photos, and tagged photos.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (21 ):
Kids say (28 ):

PicsArt – Photo Studio is a sharp and sophisticated app with more functionality than you would ever expect of a mobile app. Teens and adults will find a place to create beautiful photography and digital art as well as share and appreciate it with a community of like-minded artists. Drawing mode is nearly as amazing with enough features and controls to make it quite accurate with a stylus. Less artsy features like collage still offer enough options to keep hobbyists happy. The extreme integration with Facebook might scare off those who don't want to offer up their friends to every service in cyberspace, but those deep into artistic pursuits will rightly appreciate it.

Besides the access to some iffy content, the tiniest nitpicky problems are that views are occasionally a bit too cramped, navigation is sometimes confusing or redundant, and the main page layout follows recent panel-style trends to its detriment. Not to worry, any app with this much punch can't help but fall down in tiny ways here and there.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Encourage your teen by granting a budget for printing and framing.

  • Research contests in your local community and encourage your teen to submit.

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Kindle Fire
  • Subjects: Language & Reading : naming, presenting to others, storytelling, Arts : drawing, photography, Hobbies : collecting
  • Skills: Thinking & Reasoning : collecting data, part-whole relationships, thinking critically, Creativity : brainstorming, combining knowledge, imagination, innovation, producing new content, Self-Direction : achieving goals, effort, initiative, motivation, personal growth, self-reflection, Emotional Development : self-awareness, Communication : multiple forms of expression, presenting, Tech Skills : digital creation, using and applying technology
  • Pricing structure: Free to try (optional in-app purchases or subscription $2.99-$55.99)
  • Release date: April 15, 2013
  • Category: Photo & Video
  • Publisher: PicsArt
  • Version: 10.1.1
  • Minimum software requirements: iOS 10.0 or later
  • Last updated: February 28, 2019

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