Best Watermark Apps for Android & iOS Compared

What We Looked For

We evaluated each app across five categories that matter most to people who need to watermark photos regularly:

• Ease of use — How quickly can a new user watermark their first photo?
• Watermark types — Does the app support text, logo, QR code, and other watermark formats?
• Batch processing — Can you watermark multiple images at once?
• Customization — How much control do you have over fonts, colors, opacity, and positioning?
• Pricing — Is the app free, freemium, or subscription-based? Are key features locked behind a paywall?

The Apps We Tested

1. Watermark Maker

Watermark Maker is a dedicated watermarking app available on both Android and iOS. It supports text and image watermarks, logo watermarks, QR codes, and Shot On camera stamps.

• Ease of use: Very intuitive. You can watermark a photo in under 30 seconds. The interface is clean and does not overwhelm you with unrelated editing tools.
• Batch processing: Yes — batch watermark hundreds of photos with a single tap. This is a major time-saver for photographers.
• Customization: Full control over fonts, colors, opacity, rotation, size, and tiling. You can save watermark templates for reuse.
• Pricing: Free with optional premium features. No watermark on the watermark (some apps add their own branding to your images).

2. eZy Watermark

A long-standing option in the watermarking space, eZy Watermark offers basic text and image watermarking with a straightforward interface.

• Ease of use: Decent, though the interface feels slightly dated compared to newer apps.
• Batch processing: Available on the paid version.
• Customization: Good selection of fonts and basic positioning tools. Fewer template options than some competitors.
• Pricing: Free version with ads; premium version is a one-time purchase.

3. iWatermark

iWatermark is one of the oldest watermark apps and has a loyal user base. It offers a wide range of watermark types, including invisible steganographic watermarks.

• Ease of use: The learning curve is steeper than most. The interface packs a lot of features, which can be overwhelming for casual users.
• Batch processing: Yes, included in the paid version.
• Customization: Extensive — one of the most feature-rich options available.
• Pricing: Paid app with no free tier.

4. Visual Watermark

Primarily a desktop tool, Visual Watermark also has a mobile app. It is well-suited for users who already use the desktop version.

• Ease of use: Clean interface, but some features require a desktop for full functionality.
• Batch processing: Yes, and it handles large batches efficiently.
• Customization: Good selection of templates and positioning options.
• Pricing: Subscription-based on mobile, which may not suit occasional users.

Comparison at a Glance

Our Recommendation

If you are looking for the most well-rounded watermark app that works on both Android and iOS, Watermark Maker is hard to beat. It covers every common watermark type — text, logo, QR code, Shot On stamp — plus video watermarking and batch processing, all in a free app with no forced branding.

That said, the best app for you depends on your specific needs. If you already use Visual Watermark on desktop and want cross-platform sync, that may be a better fit. If you need advanced invisible watermarks for forensic tracking, iWatermark is the specialist.

For most photographers, creators, and small business owners, though, Watermark Maker offers the best combination of simplicity, features, and value.