What's the best iOS app for making detailed edits and composites on the go?

For detailed image editing and creating composites on your iPhone or iPad, Adobe Photoshop is a top choice.

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Adobe Photoshop on iOS brings powerful desktop-class editing to your mobile device. It's excellent for creating composites with multiple layers, making precise selections, and applying complex adjustments. You can seamlessly work with large files and maintain high image quality. The app offers tools like spot healing, clone stamp, and perspective correction, essential for professional-level edits. Its integration with Adobe Creative Cloud allows you to start a project on your iPad and finish it on your desktop. While it has a learning curve, the depth of features makes it invaluable for photographers and designers. Users praise its ability to perform complex tasks previously only possible on a computer.

Key Features

Layer-based editing: Create complex composites with multiple layers and blending modes.
Advanced selection tools: Precisely select and mask parts of your images for targeted edits.
Creative Cloud integration: Seamlessly sync your projects across desktop and mobile devices.

"This app is amazing! I can do so much more than I thought possible on my phone. It's like having Photoshop on the go, which is perfect for when I'm traveling and don't have access to my computer. The layers and selection tools are surprisingly accurate."

— 5★ User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/8/2025
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Adobe Photoshop: Image Editor

by Adobe Inc.

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