Previewed alternatives
Previewed alternatives — what indies actually pick
Previewed is a browser-based 3d mockup tool that covers app store shots, social media mockups, and promo videos in one app. The closest competitor on pricing — but their $9.99 Plus tier caps at 10 exports and still hands you a mockup editor, not a generator. You're choosing templates, posing devices, and writing the copy yourself. If you're looking for an alternative for the once-or-twice-a-year App Store launch, here's an honest take on what fits.
In short
What is Previewed?
Previewed is a browser-based 3D mockup tool covering App Store screenshots, social mockups and promo videos. Lite is free at 720p with a Creative Commons attribution requirement, Plus is $9.99 one-time capped at 10 lifetime exports, and Pro runs $19/mo.
- Pricing model
- Free + $9.99 one-time + $19/mo
- What it costs
- Lite free (720p, CC attribution) · Plus $9.99 one-time (10 exports, 3D + video) · Pro $228/yr.
- Who still picks it
- If you want 3D animation or a promo video alongside your static screenshots, Previewed covers more surface area than ShotStudio in one tool. Plus also wins if you specifically want a one-time tier and can live within the 10-export limit.
Why people leave Previewed
Where Previewed falls short for indie launches
- Plus tier caps at 10 lifetime exports — restrictive if you A/B-test screenshot variants.
- Free tier requires Creative Commons attribution — your published screenshots credit them, not you.
- Template editor, not a screenshot generator — manual layout per shot.
- No AI-written headline from your one-line pitch.
- Theme and palette don't sample from your uploaded screens.
- Cloud-stored templates and exports — privacy posture is the opposite of ours.
ShotStudio
What does ShotStudio do differently from Previewed?
ShotStudio is a one-time-pay App Store screenshot generator built for the indie iOS developer doing this once or twice a year. Three raw uploads in, three polished 1290×2796 shots back, in under a minute, from $7. The preset is matched to your category and the headline is written from your pitch — you bring the screenshots and the app name.
- $7 one-time entry — credits never expire, no subscription anywhere on the site.
- Auto-refund on failed generations — credits return automatically when retries can't produce a valid shot.
- Zero image persistence — uploads pass through memory to the model and are dropped. No images table, no S3.
- Category-aware preset auto-selection — no scrolling a 200-template gallery to start.
- AI-written headline from your one-line pitch — you don't bring the copywriting.
- Three finished 1290×2796 PNGs in one ZIP — nothing to lay out or export by hand.
Side by side
ShotStudio vs Previewed
| ShotStudio | Previewed | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time credit packs | Free + $9.99 one-time + $19/mo |
| Entry price | $7 (2 sets) | Lite free (720p, CC attribution) · Plus $9.99 one-time (10 exports, 3D + video) · Pro $228/yr. |
| Output spec | 1290×2796, sRGB, no watermark | Varies by template |
| AI-written headlines | Yes — from your pitch | No |
| Image persistence | None — never written to disk | Stored on their servers |
| Refund on failure | Auto-refund of credits | Manual support ticket |
When Previewed wins
When Previewed is still the right pick
If you want 3D animation or a promo video alongside your static screenshots, Previewed covers more surface area than ShotStudio in one tool. Plus also wins if you specifically want a one-time tier and can live within the 10-export limit.
- $9.99 one-time Plus is the closest one-time-pay option in the category — already validated the no-subscription model for static screenshots.
- 3D snapshots and promo-video output cover use cases ShotStudio doesn't touch.
- Exports stay in your account forever — even after a subscription lapses.
Switching
Moving from Previewed to ShotStudio
There is no import, no project migration and no account to reconnect — the whole switch is the three screens you already have. Start from the category page for your app to see what the carousel has to prove before you generate.
- Step 01
Skip the template gallery — ShotStudio picks the personality preset from your app category instead.
- Step 02
Upload the same three screens; theme and palette are sampled from them, so you don't rebuild your brand in an editor.
- Step 03
Download every set you generate with no lifetime export ceiling: one credit is one set of three shots.
FAQ
Previewed alternatives — questions indies ask
Is Previewed worth it for indie iOS developers?
The $9.99 Plus tier is the closest one-time-pay option in the category — a fair fit if you want 3D snapshots or promo video output alongside static screenshots. The 10-export cap on Plus matters if you A/B-test multiple sets. If you only need polished static shots, ShotStudio's $7 Starter pack buys two full sets of three, with no export cap on what you download.
Is Previewed free?
The Lite tier is free but exports at 720p with a Creative Commons attribution requirement — meaning your published screenshots credit Previewed, not your app. For commercial indie use you'll need Plus at $9.99 one-time (10 exports) or Pro at $19/mo ($228/yr unlimited).
What's a good alternative to Previewed?
For a one-time-pay indie tool with no export cap, ShotStudio is $7 for two sets of three shots, with zero image persistence. For 3D animation specifically, Rotato is the strongest in the category. AppMockUp Studio is the free option if you don't need animation or AI assistance.
Does Previewed export at App Store Connect's required spec?
Yes — Previewed supports iPhone 6.9" portrait output at 1080p+ on Plus and Pro tiers. The free Lite tier caps at 720p, which falls below Apple's required resolution for App Store carousel screenshots and won't pass review.
Other options
Other alternatives worth knowing
Or read the round-up: Best App Store screenshot generators (2026), or the full index of App Store screenshot tool alternatives. Pricing for all three ShotStudio credit packs is on the pricing page.