| App | Best for | Price | M1/M2/M3 Native | |------|-----------|-------|------------------| | | Basic adjustments, filters, non-destructive editing | Free (pre-installed) | Yes | | Pixelmator Pro | Advanced image editing, AI tools, layer support | $49.99 one-time | Yes | | Affinity Photo 2 | Professional-grade (Photoshop alternative) | $69.99 one-time | Yes | | GIMP | Free, powerful, steep learning curve | Free | Yes | | Adobe Lightroom | Raw editing, cloud sync, presets | Subscription ($9.99/mo) | Yes | | Photomator | ML-powered adjustments, similar to Snapseed | $29.99 one-time or $4.99/mo | Yes |