Overview
Add Person To Photo is a web-based AI tool that seamlessly places a person into any scene. Upload a scene photo and a portrait, and in under two minutes the AI matches lighting, shadow, perspective, and skin tone to create a natural composite. It's designed for anyone who wants to add missing family members, friends, or even pets to photos without any editing experience. Credit packs start at $9.90.
Crest is a macOS utility app that turns the MacBook notch into a functional hub. It offers 17 modules including Now Playing, calendar, tasks, system stats, screen time, translation, clipboard history, and more. The app is free with 4 modules; a one-time $19.99 purchase unlocks all modules with lifetime updates. It requires macOS 14+ and works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Add Person To Photo | Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | AI photo compositing | Mac notch utility |
| Platform | Web-based (browser) | macOS 14+ (Apple Silicon & Intel) |
| AI Capabilities | Lighting, shadow, perspective, skin tone matching; face/body analysis | On-device translation, Quick AI module |
| Modules/Features | Single-purpose: add person to photo | 17 modules: Now Playing, dashboard, calendar, tasks, system stats, screen time, translation, clipboard, shelf, pomodoro, etc. |
| Output Quality | Natural composites up to 4K | N/A (utility app) |
| Privacy | Photos auto-deleted in 7 days; no training | On-device processing; private |
| Free Tier | Free preview without account | 4 modules free forever |
| Pricing | Credit packs: $9.90/30, $29.90/150, $49.90/750 credits | Free; Pro $19.99 one-time |
| Ease of Use | Upload two photos, AI does the rest | Drag to Applications, modules in notch |
| Target Audience | Families, travelers, creatives | MacBook Pro/Air users |
Pricing
Add Person To Photo uses a credit system. Credits never expire and are purchased in packs:
- Starter: $9.90 for 30 credits
- Popular: $29.90 for 150 credits
- Pro: $49.90 for 750 credits
You can preview your blend for free without an account. Downloading requires credits.
Crest offers a free tier with 4 modules (Now Playing, Dashboard, Shelf, Clipboard history). Crest Pro costs $19.99 one-time and unlocks all 17 modules, including Calendar, Day Progress, Todo, Notes, Pomodoro, System monitor, Screen Time, Bluetooth, Launcher, Code Hosting, AI Coding, Quick AI, and Translation. The Pro license covers up to 2 Macs and includes all future updates.
Pros and Cons
Add Person To Photo
Pros:
- Produces highly realistic composites with automatic lighting, shadow, and perspective matching
- No editing skills required; works in under two minutes
- Privacy-first: photos auto-deleted within 7 days, not used for training
- Flexible credit packs with no expiration
- Supports up to 4K resolution and common formats (JPG, PNG, HEIC)
Cons:
- Single-purpose tool; only adds people to photos
- Requires credit purchase for full downloads (no subscription but pay-per-use)
- Web-based; requires internet connection
Crest
Pros:
- Transforms the Mac notch into a highly functional hub
- 17 modules covering productivity, system monitoring, and quick actions
- One-time purchase for Pro with lifetime updates; no subscription
- Free tier is genuinely useful with 4 modules
- On-device processing for privacy; lightweight (~4 MB)
Cons:
- Only works on MacBooks with a notch (macOS 14+)
- Pro modules require $19.99 one-time payment; free tier limited to 4 modules
- Not a content creation tool; purely a utility/interface enhancement
Verdict
Choose Add Person To Photo if you need to realistically insert a person into a photo with zero editing effort—it's a specialized AI tool for emotional keepsakes and creative composites. Choose Crest if you want to make your MacBook's notch productive with widgets, system stats, and quick actions—it's a one-time purchase that enhances daily workflow. They serve completely different needs: one is for photo editing, the other for macOS productivity.