Circular Tiny Planet Editor

Name: Circular Tiny Planet Editor
Rating: 4.7 (652 reviews)
Author: James Grote

by James Grote

iPhone · iPad

Abandoned risk Last checked 5 Aug 2026

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Price: $4.99

Last verified 5 Aug 2026

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4.7 652 ratings · App Store

5/5This one’s on top.
Nothing but fun! If you are a creative person that’s always looking for a creative thing to do then get this app. Just snap pictures every once in a while. Import into this app and start playing with it. If you see something that has a bunch of pretty colors then snap a picture of it and import it into this app. Twist and turn and spin it all over the place and you’ll come up with something cool. There was a negative review posted saying that this does not have an intuitive UI. I’m not sure she/he really tried. It can’t be simpler. Import a picture then move left to right using the controls along the bottom. If you want to add elements then you use the layer function located at the bottom of the screen. I actually haven’t been using this for tiny world stuff lately. I create abstract art in other apps then important to this app to create some twisted visuals. I then import into a final editing app for touchups. If you are a creative then you’ll have fun just taking snapshots of random things and then twisting them in this app to see what you can create. It’s a great app that offers a lot of spontaneity to your creativity. This developer also offers some other great apps to do some wild things to your images so don’t stop here. Get super creative. And, no, I am not paid to write this review. I actually studied photography in college and like screwing around with photography apps on my phone.

Gitarzz · 5 Aug 2026
5/5Most Excellent App! Best Customer Support Ever!
First, this is probably the most versatile and creative app out there for jumping into the realm of phone photography. It can take the most mundane objects, and with a little creativity and two thumbs, create mind boggling images and wonderful visual puzzles. Love this app! Oh, and if you are someone who is prone to “user error,” you can rely on top flight, first person assistance in walking you through the dumbest of neophyte blunders. Mr. Grote was patient, curious to find the problem, and generally pretty kind considering the error remedy was right in front of this reviewers eyes all along. The short of it... 5 STARS!!!

Holmesaphile · 5 Aug 2026
5/5Good god, this is addicting af
I’ve had this app for 3 days now and I’ve already got multiple solar systems of gorgeous tiny planets and the few multiple image designs I’ve played with are stunning. Fun, intuitive and with endless editing possibilities. I see galaxies in my future. I’ve purchased the 8 app bundle and tossed several unsatisfactory apps from other developers (all of which have at least one very annoying flaws). I may need a 12-step program if this keeps up. Brainfever Anonymous anyone?

jondoe01 · 5 Aug 2026
5/5My Second Five Star Review For Them!
In my original review, I gave them five stars and said this was one of my favorite photo editing apps. Now that they’ve updated, I feel I need to review again, and say amazing job! I love the new options to edit and the new people I can use in the photo if I want.

tiedyedowl · 5 Aug 2026
5/5Awesome app
At first I wasn’t sure if I would like this app once I learned to use it ( which it’s fairly easy) I was hooked. I’ve use it to create abstract with my own pictures and drawings. Highly recommend!!

Pyrate-23 · 5 Aug 2026

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1.0
1.1
Minor bug fixes. Thanks everyone for checking out Circular! If you enjoy using Circular, please take a moment to give us a review in the app store: it really helps! Thanks for your support!
1.2
Circles! We have a brand new category of effects called Circles. These are pre-"spun" sky effects such as clouds and stars to add to your Circular creations. Be sure to try out the lightning effects to electrify your photos! We're not done yet here. You also get the powerful mask tool we recently added to our other apps. Accessible via the Effect Edit panel, tap MASK to erase parts of the effects, centers, and circles. Note that masking doesn't apply to LensFlares. Want to go crazy with Hollywood effects like dinosaurs and spaceships? Check out our app LensFX! Thanks everyone for posting and sharing your #CircularApp pics!
1.3
New controls for adjusting the circular shape, such as Melt, Blocks, and Spiral. New TurnTable centers. New Film Grain Textures.
2.0
Circular gets a big 2.0 update! - Fresh color design and new icon. - Chinese language support (Traditional and Simplified) Version 1.3 New controls for adjusting the circular shape, such as Melt, Blocks, and Spiral. New TurnTable centers. New Film Grain Textures.
2.1
Circular gets a big update with 2.1 - Fresh color design and new icon. - Chinese language support (Traditional and Simplified) - Fix for some languages missing buttons Version 1.3 New controls for adjusting the circular shape, such as Melt, Blocks, and Spiral. New TurnTable centers. New Film Grain Textures.
2.3
Minor fixes. New build is smaller for faster download.
2.4
Minor fix for accessing all photos in camera roll.
3.0
Several new effects Update UI Coming soon: Circular Studio for Mac
3.1
Fix for iOS7 users. Thanks for your patience as I've finally found the bug causing crashes for a few iOS7 users. Expect an update shortly for Reflect as well. I'll make sure all apps have this fix for future updates.
3.2
Updated for devices that support Wide Color. Check out our newest app, DepthEffects. Get beautiful portrait shots with a stunning depth of field.
3.3
Now supports 360 degree photos. Updated for devices that support Wide Color. Check out our newest app, DepthEffects. Get beautiful portrait shots with a stunning depth of field.
3.4
Updated for iPhoneX.
3.5
More controls including my favorite, Convexity, which adjusts the tunnel depth. Must try for yourself. Improved UI and sliders that show values for precise adjustments. New Effects collection: People. Add tiny people to your creations to help give a sense of scale. Check out the new features! A review would be super helpful!
3.6
Updated for iOS12. More controls including my favorite, Convexity, which adjusts the tunnel depth. Must try for yourself. Improved UI and sliders that show values for precise adjustments. New Effects collection: People. Add tiny people to your creations to help give a sense of scale. Check out the new features! A review would be super helpful!
3.7
Increased image export size for newer iPads.
4.0 · 20 Jan 2024
Fix for main view size. New Icon!

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