ButterKit vs Picasso
Pick ButterKit if you work on a Mac running macOS 26 and want capture-to-upload in one app; pick Picasso if you ship Apple-only apps from a Mac and want upload automation. As of October 2026, ButterKit’s paid plans: One-time purchase or subscription (prices on its pricing page); Picasso’s: Free download with in-app purchases (App Store listing).
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ButterKit vs Picasso, side by side
| Feature | ButterKit | Picasso | AppShotEditor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Mac app (macOS 26+) | Mac and iOS app (macOS 14 / iOS 17) | Web (any modern browser) |
| Paid plans | One-time purchase or subscription (prices on its pricing page) | Free download with in-app purchases (App Store listing) | Starter $29/yr, Pro $59/yr, Studio $129/yr |
| Free plan | Free version | Not stated on their site | Editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup |
| Watermark on free exports | Yes (“Made with ButterKit”) on the free version | Not stated on their site | None |
| Device frames | Editable 3D device mockups | 40+ frames incl. Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro | 25 frames (iPhone, Pixel free; iPad Starter; Mac Pro) |
| Localization | On-device (18 languages, free); cloud (50 App Store languages, your own API key) | Generates languages from an .xcstrings file | No built-in translation; duplicate a project per language |
| Upload to App Store Connect / Play | Uploads screenshots and metadata to App Store Connect | Uploads to App Store Connect per display type and locale | No (export files, then upload) |
| AI / coding-agent workflow | Built-in MCP server for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex | Not stated on their site | Open Agent Skill for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and opencode |
| Re-edit a finished set | Not stated on their site | Not stated on their site | Yes: projects keep every layer after export |
ButterKit
ButterKit is a native macOS app that captures, designs, translates and publishes App Store screenshots, with 3D device mockups and a built-in MCP server.
- Capture straight from the Xcode Simulator and upload to App Store Connect.
- Free on-device translation for 18 languages.
Pick ButterKit if: You work on a Mac running macOS 26 and want capture-to-upload in one app.
Picasso
Picasso (Picasso App Screenshot Studio) is a Mac and iOS app that frames simulator captures and uploads screenshots to App Store Connect.
- Direct App Store Connect upload, in order, per display type and locale.
- Frames for Apple Watch, Apple TV and Vision Pro.
Pick Picasso if: You ship Apple-only apps from a Mac and want upload automation.
A third option: AppShotEditor
If neither fits, AppShotEditor is a free browser editor with no watermark, 25 frames (iphone, pixel free; ipad starter; mac pro), and an open Agent Skill that drafts the set from your codebase. It does not translate or upload for you.
Open the free editorFrequently asked questions
What do ButterKit and Picasso cost?
ButterKit: One-time purchase or subscription (prices on its pricing page). Picasso: Free download with in-app purchases (App Store listing). Checked October 2026; prices change, so confirm on their sites.
Which has a free plan, ButterKit or Picasso?
ButterKit: Free version. Picasso: Not stated on their site.
Do ButterKit and Picasso support localization?
ButterKit: On-device (18 languages, free); cloud (50 App Store languages, your own API key). Picasso: Generates languages from an .xcstrings file.
Is there a free alternative to both?
AppShotEditor: editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup, with no watermark. It has no built-in translation, so it suits teams that ship one or a few languages.