Best Free Scrolling Screenshot Apps for iPhone (2026)
Four free iPhone apps for long screenshots, compared on what "free" actually includes: ads, watermarks, limits, and privacy. Updated for 2026.
"Free" means different things in this category: free with ads, free with a watermark, free up to N images, or free for a monthly quota. Here's what each app's free tier actually gives you.
1. Tailor
Free. Opens, finds your screenshots, stitches automatically. Vertical only. Its release notes say third-party ads were removed; the US store still lists a $2.99 “Remove Ads” purchase and tips. A current free-tier watermark or image-count limit is not clearly stated. Best if you want little setup.
2. Picsew
Free download with a basic tier; Plus is $0.99 and Pro $1.99 in the US store. Advanced features require an upgrade; check the in-app tier comparison for the exact features you need. The app offers automatic and manual stitching, scroll capture, annotations, and exports. Best if you want tools and are willing to pay for them.
3. Stitch It
The free tier has a watermark and advertising. Pro removes them and unlocks unlimited images; the current description does not state the free image-count limit, so do not assume the old three-image cap still applies. The US store lists Pro Upgrade $4.99, Pro Lifetime $4.99 and $19.99, Pro Monthly $1.99, and Pro Annual $9.99; availability depends on the offer shown in the app. Strong redaction tools, and it is on Android too. Best if you need to cover private details before sharing.
4. LongShot
The public App Store currently lists version 1.1 as free, with no ads, no watermark, and no account. It checks overlap and saves an original-width PNG on your iPhone. Back Tap needs a compatible version and setup; large or uncertain groups may ask you to open the app. The 1.2 beta has 10 free stitches per month and a lifetime purchase, with the price shown in that version. Best if you want a simple stitching workflow. (I made this one.)
Free tier at a glance
| Ads | Watermark | Free limit | Paid options (US) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailor | Third-party ads removed | Not clearly stated | Not stated | “Remove Ads” $2.99 still listed; tips |
| Picsew | Not listed | Not clearly stated | Advanced features gated | Plus $0.99 / Pro $1.99 |
| Stitch It | Yes | Yes | Image count not stated | Monthly $1.99; annual $9.99; lifetime/upgrade listings $4.99–$19.99 |
| LongShot | No | No | Public 1.1 is free; 1.2 beta has 10/month | Check the installed 1.2 version; no public $0.99 offer verified |
Checked September 7, 2026, in the US App Store. A listed purchase is not proof that every user can buy that offer. Check the current in-app purchase screen.
How to pick
- Stitch a few times a month, want simplicity: Tailor or LongShot.
- Stitch daily, want tools: Picsew.
- Need to redact: Stitch It.
- Care about privacy: compare the current data labels as well as local image processing.
Whichever you pick, the result depends more on how you take the screenshots than on the app: leave at least two clear lines of overlap and keep the view width constant.
Related
- Tailor vs Picsew vs LongShot: Which iPhone Screenshot Stitcher Should You Use?
- How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on iPhone Without Installing an App
- How Much Overlap Do Screenshots Need to Stitch Correctly?
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