By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
Meitu- AI Photo & Video Editor
Overview
Photography
Meitu (China) Limited
Free
Mar 9, 2011
12.2.9
8.0
$0.49 - $229.99 per item
No
Feb 5, 2026
Features
Meitu is a free All-in-one photo and video editor on mobile, which gives you everything you need to create awesome edits.
Meitu Features:
【Photo Editor】
Make your photos stunning and sensational! Whatever your beauty preference, do it all with Meitu!
Meitu is a free All-in-one photo and video editor on mobile, which gives you everything you need to create awesome edits. Meitu Features:【Photo Editor】Make your photos stunning and sensational! Whatever your beauty preference, do it all with Meitu!
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Ratings breakdown
1,430,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
Meitu (China) Limited
Address
Rm 8106B 81/F INTL COMMERCE CTR 1 AUSTIN RD W 尖沙咀 Hong Kong
Website
https://www.meituxiuxiu.com/Phone
+86 185 5969 4515
Support
support@meitu.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Does Meitu have a good free version or do I need to pay for it? high
Based on user reviews, the free version offers a very generous set of features, with one user noting they 'can still do everything I wanted' without paying. The app itself describes its photo editor as having 200+ filters, AI art effects, and various retouch features. However, a VIP membership is required for over 1000 additional materials and advanced functions like tooth correction and wrinkle removal. The app is free to download with in-app purchases ranging from $0.49 to $229.99 per item.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Is it easy to cancel my Meitu VIP subscription? low
Based on one user review, this may be problematic. A reviewer who subscribed via desktop reported that there was 'no way to cancel the subscription' and that customer service 'ghosted' them. They had to go through their bank to cancel. This is a single review and may not be representative, but it suggests a potential issue with subscription management, especially for desktop purchases. The app description suggests contacting support within the app via 'Help & Feedback'.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Is Meitu safe and appropriate for teenagers? high
The app has a content rating of 'Teen' on the Google Play Store. This suggests it may contain content suitable for users ages 13 and up. The app's description mentions features like 'Body Shape' adjustments and 'Makeup', which are typical for photography apps. The app also provides a privacy policy link in its description. Users should review the privacy policy for more details on data handling.
Source: app_metadata
Can I use my Google Play credit to pay for Meitu VIP? low
Based on one user review, this is currently a concern. A reviewer stated that their paid subscription was removed and now they are 'just asked to purchase it in yuan' and expressed a desire to 'be able to pay it with credit from the play store'. This suggests that for some users, the payment method may default to yuan and may not accept Google Play credit. This is a single review, so this may not affect all users.
Source: user_reviews
How to Use
Meitu is a free, all-in-one photo and video editor that offers tools for beautification, AI art effects, filters, and video editing to help users create edited images and videos on mobile. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Download Meitu from the Google Play Store and open the app on your device.
- Allow the app necessary permissions (e.g., access to photos and media) to import images and videos for editing.
- On the home screen, you can start by tapping 'Photo Edit' or 'Video Edit' to import your media from the gallery.
- Explore the free features like filters, basic retouching tools (skin smoothing, blemish removal), and collage templates before considering a VIP subscription, as noted by a user who was satisfied with the free version.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Photo Editor with 200+ filters and AI flash for vintage aesthetics.
- AI Art Effects that automatically turn portraits into illustrations.
- Instant Beautification for skin, muscles, lips, and teeth in one tap.
- Retouch Tools including skin smoothing, blemish removal, makeup application, and body shape adjustment.
- Video Editor for creating and editing videos with filters, fonts, stickers, and music.
This tip is responsive to two verified user complaints from the recent_reviews bucket. A user reported being satisfied with the free version, while another user reported difficulty cancelling a desktop subscription and being ghosted by customer service via an unspecified channel.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (5 reviews were analyzed. per app), June 5, 2023 to February 14, 2026
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment; this analysis is based exclusively on a small sample of 5 recent reviews.
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only and may be anecdotal.
- No real-world app testing was conducted.
- Feature availability and subscription payment methods may vary by region, device, and app version.
- The lack of liked_negative_reviews, liked_positive_reviews, and mixed_reviews limits the ability to distinguish between high-engagement complaints and general consensus.
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- The app's free version is highly valued and offers substantial editing capabilities. low
Theme 'free version satisfaction' identified in recent_review #4 (rating 5). The reviewer explicitly states they can do everything they wanted without paying. This is a single-review observation.
Evidence (1)
“Absolutely amazing app!!! Even with the free version, I can still do everything I wanted when I downloaded it. Paying would give me more/better options, but I'm a simple gal. The extra options would be nice, but they aren't needed for a good edit. A big thank you to the creators for giving us broke”Rating: 5★ June 05, 2023 200 likes - The app is praised for its overall editing features and quality, with one user calling it the best editing app they've used. low
Theme 'editor quality' identified in recent_review #2 (rating 5). The reviewer describes it as 'the best app I've ever used for editing photos' and 'I love it'. This is a single-review observation.
Evidence (1)
“The best app I've ever used for editing photos, I used it for free for a long time, then paid subscription for a year. I love it. Too bad my subscription was removed and now I'm just asked to purchase it in yuan 😔 I want it back and I want to be able to pay it with credit from the play store... it”Rating: 5★ December 15, 2025 212 likes
Cons
- Paid membership issues are a recurring recent concern, specifically regarding subscription management, payment in yuan, and difficulty cancelling. high
Theme 'subscription problems' identified across multiple recent reviews. recent_review #2 (rating 5) reports their subscription was removed and they are now asked to pay in yuan. recent_review #3 (rating 3) reports difficulty cancelling a desktop subscription and being ghosted by customer service. recent_review #1 (rating 4) implies a paid membership issue with buffering. This is a cross-reviewer pattern in the recent sample.
Evidence (3)
“The best app I've ever used for editing photos, I used it for free for a long time, then paid subscription for a year. I love it. Too bad my subscription was removed and now I'm just asked to purchase it in yuan 😔 I want it back and I want to be able to pay it with credit from the play store... it”Rating: 5★ December 15, 2025 212 likes“Mixed feelings. Overall I love this app and all the editing options. Five star. The problem? I subscribed via desktop and there is no way to cancel the subscription. Customer service has ghosted me. I am going to have to go through my bank to cancel! One star because that is super predatory and very”Rating: 3★ October 05, 2025 7 likes“Removed 1-star and will continue to. I have a paid/pro membership. i don't want to wait indefinitely for the app to allow me to get access to the editor (while it buffers) with no indication of what I am waiting for! It's not my wifi signal either. Let's just start there. Also, the templates have wo”Rating: 4★ February 14, 2026 119 likes - AI portrait and AI art features have usability issues, requiring multiple photos and potentially rejecting some. low
Theme 'AI feature difficulty' identified in recent_review #5 (rating 3). The reviewer states that using 'ai portrait' or 'AI art' is made hard, requiring multiple photos, and some may be rejected. This is a single-review observation.
Evidence (1)
“I previously sent a different review, I was a little upset and was unfair with it. I love the app overall, there are however constant changes sometimes when not needed, as well as making it hard to do the "ai portrait" or "AI art". With the portrait you need multiple photos, and some may be rejected”Rating: 3★ September 17, 2023 118 likes - App performance issues, such as buffering, are reported for paying members. low
Theme 'performance issues' identified in recent_review #1 (rating 4). The reviewer specifically mentions waiting indefinitely while the app buffers, and states it's not a wifi signal problem. This is a single-review observation.
Evidence (1)
“Removed 1-star and will continue to. I have a paid/pro membership. i don't want to wait indefinitely for the app to allow me to get access to the editor (while it buffers) with no indication of what I am waiting for! It's not my wifi signal either. Let's just start there. Also, the templates have wo”Rating: 4★ February 14, 2026 119 likes
Recent Reviews
Dark Wisdom Diaries
4★Removed 1-star and will continue to. I have a paid/pro membership. i don't want to wait indefinitely for the app to allow me to get access to the editor (while it buffers) with no indication of what I am waiting for! It's not my wifi signal either. Let's just start there. Also, the templates have wording that is in Chinese w/o an option to edit the wording or language. So much for inclusivity. What is more, the templates are VERY BASIC. Greenscreen templates you can't edit in app!
Klau Pao
5★The best app I've ever used for editing photos, I used it for free for a long time, then paid subscription for a year. I love it. Too bad my subscription was removed and now I'm just asked to purchase it in yuan 😔 I want it back and I want to be able to pay it with credit from the play store... it gives me no option even to pay just with my card, it takes me to pay in another language and I don't understand... que paso? 😔 😟 🙁
Haley Sotack
3★Mixed feelings. Overall I love this app and all the editing options. Five star. The problem? I subscribed via desktop and there is no way to cancel the subscription. Customer service has ghosted me. I am going to have to go through my bank to cancel! One star because that is super predatory and very frustrating. I've been fighting this for over a month meanwhile payments keep coming out.
Rose C
5★Absolutely amazing app!!! Even with the free version, I can still do everything I wanted when I downloaded it. Paying would give me more/better options, but I'm a simple gal. The extra options would be nice, but they aren't needed for a good edit. A big thank you to the creators for giving us broke people a decent amount of options for our edits🥹🖤
Lucinda Hartsgrove
3★I previously sent a different review, I was a little upset and was unfair with it. I love the app overall, there are however constant changes sometimes when not needed, as well as making it hard to do the "ai portrait" or "AI art". With the portrait you need multiple photos, and some may be rejected, this is not the most convenient but I understand why it's done that way. For AI art, there used to be a slider to how similar you wanted the piece, I think that should come back someday. <3