PhotoPad ‑ Image Normalizer vs Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover

Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.

The short answer

  • Only PhotoPad lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PhotoPad and $10/month for Pix.
  • PhotoPad lists 4 features Pix’s listing doesn’t mention, including Cropping, File names, Generative fill.

Head to head

App Store reviews

PhotoPad: —
Pix: 8
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Pitch
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Categories
  • Image editor
  • Image editor
Languages
  • English
  • English
Launched
May 5, 2026
Mar 25, 2025
Built for Shopify
Not badged
Not badged
Reviews per month
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1 last full month
Detected stores
0active installs
0active installs
Most common store size
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Top countries
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Momentum

New reviews each month

Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.

012AprAugOctDecJunPix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 1 reviews in April 2025Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 1 reviews in July 2025Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 1 reviews in August 2025Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 2 reviews in September 2025Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 1 reviews in October 2025Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 1 reviews in November 2025Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 1 reviews in December 2025Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 2 reviews in January 2026Pix ‑ Photo Background Remover: 1 reviews in June 2026
PhotoPadPixCompleted months only
Free options
Free planFree trial
Free planFree trial
Monthly range
From $0 to $29.99/month
From $10 to $199/month
Plans
FreeFree
  • · 15 image normalizations/month
  • · 5 AI background removals
  • · Custom background color
  • · SKU-based filenames
  • · Whitespace padding & trim
Pro$9.99/month
  • · 200 AI background removals/month
  • · 3-day trial: 40 images, 25 AI removals
  • · Bulk dry run & apply
  • · Priority processing
  • · Replace original images
  • · Unlimited normalizations
Business$29.99/month
  • · 1,000 AI background removals/month
  • · 3-day trial: 40 images, 25 AI removals
  • · Bulk operations
  • · Everything in Pro
  • · Priority support
FreeFree to install
$10 for 500 credits | $80 for 5000 credits | $179 for 10000 credits
  • · Purchase additional credits as needed
BASIC$10/month
  • · • 500 credits per month
  • · • Email support
  • · • Process up to 20 products in bulk
  • · • Save $300+ monthly on manual editing
  • · • Save up to 2 hours per day
STANDARD$99/month
  • · • 5000 credits per month
  • · • 5x faster than basic plan
  • · • All basic features
  • · • Priority support
  • · • Process up to 100 products in bulk
  • · • Save $2500+ monthly on manual editing
PRO$199/month
  • · • 12.5x faster than basic plan
  • · • 24/7 support
  • · • All premium features
  • · • Process up to 250 products in bulk
  • · • Save $4000+ monthly on manual editing
  • · • Save up to 15 hours per day
Coverage
9 of 9 features100%
5 of 9 features56%
Unique strengths
  • Cropping
  • File names
  • Generative fill
  • Quality control
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Image editor
100%9/9
56%5/9
Bulk editing
100%3/3
33%1/3
Image optimization
100%6/6
67%4/6
450onlybothonly
PhotoPadPix9 features listed across both App Store listings

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Integrations

PhotoPadNo rating yetPix4.3(8)
Works with also listed by another
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How it sells itself

PhotoPad automatically trims whitespace, removes backgrounds using local AI, and adds consistent padding to your product images. Set your padding percentage, background color, and aspect ratio, then process your entire catalog in bulk. Use Dry Run to preview changes before applying. Supports 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, and 16:9 aspect ratios. Processed images can replace originals or be added alongside them.

Removing backgrounds from product images can be time-consuming and costly. Our AI-powered app simplifies this process, giving your store a clean, professional look in seconds. By eliminating distractions and ensuring consistent visuals, you help customers focus on your products—boosting engagement and sales.

Key points
  • AI background removal with any replacement color
  • Bulk dry run — preview your full catalog before applying
  • Smart whitespace trim with precise padding control
  • Supports 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, and 16:9 aspect ratios
  • Instant Background Removal – One click to remove backgrounds automatically.
  • AI Image Generation – Create product images using DALL·E & MidJourney.
  • User-Friendly Interface – Clean and intuitive design for effortless edits.
Screenshots
PhotoPad dashboard showing product image grid with padding and b
Dry run preview showing before and after product image normalizaBefore and after product image normalizatioPhotoPad dashboard showing product image grid with padding setti
Create stunning product images using AI-powered tools.
Effortlessly remove backgrounds and choose a transparent look!Easily remove image backgrounds with AI in one clickCustomize product images with background color options

All the numbers

Every figure, side by side

A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.

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Adoption

MeasurePhotoPadPix
Detected storesNot publishedNot published
Net store change, 28 days0estimated0estimated
Stores added, 28 daysNot enough dataNot enough data
Big-brand shareNot enough dataNot enough data
Top store categoriesNot publishedNot published
Top store countriesNot publishedNot published

Reviews

MeasurePhotoPadPix
App Store ratingNot published4.3 ★
App Store reviewsNot published8
New reviews, 28 daysNot enough dataNot enough data
Reviewers a year or more inNot enough dataNot enough data

Pricing

MeasurePhotoPadPix
Free planYesNot listed
Lowest paid monthly plan$9.99/month(ahead)$10/month
Longest free trialNot listedNot listed
Plans listed34

Listing

MeasurePhotoPadPix
Shopify category rank#96in Image editor#93(ahead)in Image editor
Shopify App ChartsNot on this week’s chartsNot on this week’s charts
Built for ShopifyNoNo
LaunchedMay 5, 2026Mar 25, 2025
Languages1English1English
DeveloperPluginNestsSAGE Apps

FAQ

PhotoPad and Pix: common questions

Is PhotoPad or Pix cheaper?
Only PhotoPad lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PhotoPad and $10/month for Pix. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
PhotoPad lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Cropping, File names, Generative fill, Quality control. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
Where does this comparison’s data come from?
Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.

How Shoplist compares apps

Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.