Image Candy vs PicMa Studio (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
PicMa Studio
From $6.99/mo against from $79/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Image Candy
3.8 against 3.7
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Image Candy	PicMa Studio
Our rating	3.8Better	3.7
Starts at	$79/mo	$6.99/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	From $79/mo	From $6.99/mo
Key features	Single-purpose tools for resize, compress, convert, and rotate tasks AI background removal for product and portrait photos HEIC-to-JPG and other format conversion without desktop software Watermark addition and removal tools Meme generator with text overlay controls	Photo enhancement and upscaling Object and background removal Colour restoration for old photographs Product image cleanup and virtual model Video generation from an image or text
Pros	Free to use for its core toolkit without requiring an account Single-purpose tool pages get users to the specific edit they need without a cluttered interface Backed by Icecream Apps' established track record with PDF Candy and Video Candy	Replaces four separate single-purpose subscriptions Free tier with credits to test before paying Covers both image and video work
Cons	Splitting tools across separate pages means switching tabs for multi-step edits Feature depth trails dedicated AI photo editors focused on one task, like background removal specialists Monthly and yearly subscription prices aren't published up front, only the lifetime rate	Weekly billing makes $6.99 read cheaper than the $30 a month it is Free output is watermarked Broad suites tend to be adequate everywhere rather than excellent anywhere
Company	Icecream Apps, founded 2022	Magic Tiger Technology Limited

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260814. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Image Candy better than PicMa Studio?

In our reviews Image Candy scores 3.8 and PicMa Studio scores 3.7. The better pick depends on the job. Image Candy: Browser-based image editor from Icecream Apps for converting, compressing, resizing, and cleaning up photos without installing software. PicMa Studio: Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly.

Which is cheaper, Image Candy or PicMa Studio?

PicMa Studio has the lower starting price: from $79/mo for Image Candy and from $6.99/mo for PicMa Studio.

Do Image Candy and PicMa Studio have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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