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| Background removal | Not tested in topic | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | Not tested in topic | 78/100 1024×1024 (2.0x · Unwatermarked high-quality JPG · 271.9 KB) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | Not tested in topic | 88/100 2048×2048 (Native full-resolution watermark-free PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | 92/100 1024 × 1024 · PNG | 88/100 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG, 147.5KB, 100% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | APPLORE Image generation 92/100 Seven-aspect task score APPLORE demonstrates top-tier instruction adherence and rendering precision in the image generation benchmark. Powered by GPT Image 2.5, it achieved perfect scores across text rendering ("REALTEST 2026"), color/quantity binding (3 apples, 2 blue mugs), and 5-finger robot hand anatomy (65/65). New accounts receive 10 trial credits, and 5 credits were used to generate and export a native 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG. With transparent credit deduction and an ~15s generation latency, it represents a highly reliable tool for icon and graphic design. Tested export 1024 × 1024 · PNG Historical test · 2026-10-28 | Leonardo.Ai (by Canva) Image generation 88/100 Seven-aspect task score Text and counts perform well with watermark-free exports using free credits; login is required, free results are public, and privacy and deletion require an upgrade. Tested export 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG, 147.5KB, 100% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | APPLORE sitewide icon archive and AI credits; free trial, monthly subscriptions, and lifetime access · 2026-10-28 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Tier2026-10-28 ↗ Free Free Free 25 AI credits on signup, 5 daily downloads, browse first 300 icons per category Pro Monthly2026-10-28 ↗ USD 9.99/month — Monthly 500 monthly AI credits (~100 icons), full 18,700+ icon archive with redesign history and SVG export Max Monthly2026-10-28 ↗ USD 29.99/month — Monthly 2,000 monthly AI credits (~400 icons), 8 concurrent icons & 6 animations, priority queue Founder Lifetime2026-10-28 ↗ USD 49 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time One-time lifetime access to full icon library and non-AI tools, with 800 included AI credits 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. 25 free trial credits upon signup; non-AI tools and basic browsing are free; Pro includes 500 monthly credits and full archive; Founder tier provides lifetime access. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified APPLORE official homepage and icon explorer ↗ · 2026-10-28 Capture 1 ↗ APPLORE official pricing plans page ↗ · 2026-10-28 Capture 1 ↗ | Web individual and default three-seat team plans; excludes API · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Essential2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗ USD 12/month USD 120/year Monthly 8,500 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 25,500 Annual 8,500 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1] Premium2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗ USD 30/month USD 288/year Monthly 25,000 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 75,000 Annual 25,000 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1] Ultimate2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗ USD 60/month USD 576/year Monthly 60,000 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 180,000 Annual 60,000 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1] 10 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The app payment panel confirms personal annual prices of $120/$288/$576, differing from earlier rounded monthly equivalents on the marketing site. Public plans permit paid users to buy top-ups without quoting pack prices or per-removal token cost. Unlimited relaxed generation does not establish unlimited removal. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordSelf-serve cancellation in account settings Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ Official app annual payment selection ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 10 trial credits upon signup; 5 credits per generation, allowing 2 full free runs | 150 free daily tokens reset every day; default Auto (GPT Image 2 · Low) costs 8 tokens per 1024×1024 image (~18 free images/day) |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Self-serve cancellation in account settings |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 5 credits clearly indicated next to Create button with real-time remaining credit counter | Prompts for free login before generating; Private Mode and Delete buttons display green Premium diamond badges |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fixture findings | 100% accurate text spelling, zero color bleeding across specified objects, structurally sound 5-finger robotic hand, and native 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG export. | Text, object counts and colours matched this prompt; other models and prompts require separate checks. |
| Original historical observation | Outstanding performance with GPT Image 2.5: exact text spelling, 3 apples and 2 mugs with zero color bleeding, sound 5-finger robot hand anatomy, and native 1024x1024 PNG export (2.55MB). | Default Auto model routes to GPT Image 2 and achieves 64.0/65 constraint adherence (#5 overall at 87.6 pts)—just note that free-tier images are public and cannot be deleted without upgrading. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Designers and developers needing accurate typography rendering, multi-entity spatial/color binding, and clean 1024px icon assets | Creators wanting a generous daily free quota (~18 unwatermarked 1024×1024 images/day via GPT Image 2) and seamless "Edit in Canva" workflow integration |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 1024 × 1024 · PNG · No watermark in test | 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG, 147.5KB, 100% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims. |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1024×1024 (PNG) | 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG · Default Auto Routes to GPT Image 2) |
| Watermark observation | Completely watermark-free (1024x1024 native PNG export) | Zero watermark (clean 1024×1024 export) |
| Batch & API | Configurable 1-4 icons per run, integrated with asset viewer, prompt reuse, and logo animation links | One-click "Edit in Canva", "Magic Layers", Remove Background, Upscale, Image-to-Video, and Production API |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1024 × 1024 | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | 1024 × 1024 · PNG | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 15s · End-to-end reference: 15.5s | Network-observed server wait: 19.8s · End-to-end reference: 20.24s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-28 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-16 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Account required in this test | Account required in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Supports Google OAuth and email sign-in (10 free trial credits upon registration) | Free Canva / Apple / Google / Microsoft / Email login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Signups receive 10 trial credits (5 per icon generation, allowing 2 full runs), supporting 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG export and multi-size previews without invasive ads or dark patterns. | One-click download delivers a clean 1024×1024 unwatermarked JPEG (03_download.png); however, free users are restricted to 1 image per batch (2/3/4 are locked as "Premium option") and cannot delete their own public generations ("Upgrade to Premium to delete image" trash-can lock). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | APPLORE Team | Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Subsidiary of Canva) |
| Recorded origin | Not verified | Sydney, Australia (Canva Group) |
| Domain history record | Not verified | 2022–present |
| Background & reputation assessment | Independent utility platform with bilingual interface, clear Terms and Privacy policies, and dedicated support email. | Operated by Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Sydney, Australia, founded 2022; acquired by Canva in July 2024), one of the largest native AI creative platforms. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Stripe Checkout | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Exports 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG (2.55MB) via cloud inference with async polling and status queries; average inference time ~15.0s. | Automatically assigns an anonymous handle (e.g., PixBuilder4344) to protect user email privacy and integrates "Edit in Canva", but penalizes free-tier user control by locking image deletion and Private Mode behind paid plans. |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 Transparent pricing detailing trial tier, Pro ($9.99/mo), and Founder lifetime ($49) with clear per-feature credit deduction table. | 28 / 35 Landing page (01_landing.png) CTA "Generate AI image" leads to app.leonardo.ai and prompts for free sign-in (01_pass1_login_modal.png); free Google login grants 150 daily tokens, and default Auto model (routing to GPT Image 2 · Low) costs only 8 tokens per 1024×1024 generation (~18 free images/day). |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Signups receive 10 trial credits (5 per icon generation, allowing 2 full runs), supporting 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG export and multi-size previews without invasive ads or dark patterns. | 24 / 30 One-click download delivers a clean 1024×1024 unwatermarked JPEG (03_download.png); however, free users are restricted to 1 image per batch (2/3/4 are locked as "Premium option") and cannot delete their own public generations ("Upgrade to Premium to delete image" trash-can lock). |
| Background & reputation | 14 / 20 Independent utility platform with bilingual interface, clear Terms and Privacy policies, and dedicated support email. | 19 / 20 Operated by Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Sydney, Australia, founded 2022; acquired by Canva in July 2024), one of the largest native AI creative platforms. |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Exports 1024x1024 unwatermarked PNG (2.55MB) via cloud inference with async polling and status queries; average inference time ~15.0s. | 11 / 15 Automatically assigns an anonymous handle (e.g., PixBuilder4344) to protect user email privacy and integrates "Edit in Canva", but penalizes free-tier user control by locking image deletion and Private Mode behind paid plans. |
| Task quality | 65 / 65 Text Rendering (25/25: Wooden sign with engraved 'REALTEST 2026' 100% spelled correctly, sharp and centered (25/25)) · Count & Color Binding (20/20: Dark oak table accurately displays 3 red apples and 2 blue ceramic mugs with zero color bleeding (20/20)) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (20/20: Vintage brass robot right hand holds wooden sign with 5 distinct articulated fingers (20/20)) | 64 / 65 Text Rendering (25/25: Exact single-line "REALTEST 2026" printed across the dark wooden sign with 100% spelling accuracy (25/25)) · Count & Color Binding (20/20: Strictly 3 red apples on the left + 2 blue ceramic mugs on the right on a dark oak table, zero color bleeding (20/20)) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (19/20: Vintage brass robotic right hand wraps around the left edge of the wooden sign showing 4 articulated brass fingers in front (thumb supporting from behind) (19.0/20)) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Forced watermark in free export (0/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 1024×1024 (PNG) | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG · Default Auto Routes to GPT Image 2) |
| Processing speed | 10 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 15s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 15.5s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 6 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 19.8s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 20.24s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
