# Esti: Aesthetic Photo Editor — user reviews > 367 indexed App Store user reviews of Esti by Prequel Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 17,957 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esti-aesthetic-photo-editor/id6457366208/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esti-aesthetic-photo-editor/id6457366208.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15,522 · 4★ 717 · 3★ 395 · 2★ 244 · 1★ 1,079 ## What do users think of Esti? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💎 Beautiful filters - 🎨 Aesthetic editing tools - 👍 User-friendly interface - 🔍 Variety of editing options **Cons** - 💰 Paywall for most features - 🔒 Limited free features - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - ❌ False advertising **Commonly reported bugs** - Importing photos getting stuck at 50% - Face filters not working as expected - Filters and presets disappearing after updates **Most requested features** - More free filters and editing tools - Face/body editing capabilities - Text overlay and annotation tools - Batch photo/video editing ## Newest reviews (11 of 367) ### 2/5 — could be good *2026-08-30, version 1.46.0* I like the look of the filters they have but it is simply too expensive and almost nothing is available for free. On top of that, it is incapable of downloading your pictures from icloud within the app like almost every other photo editor i’ve ever used. If i want to use a photo which is stored in iCloud(almost everything in my camera roll as a photo hoarder), i have to go to my camera roll and wait for it to download before it can be used. I’ll stick with snow 🤷‍♀️ much better value even if it lacks some of the admittedly innovative features this app has ### 1/5 — Charging for a feature that was previously free *2026-08-22, version 1.46.0* The app has some great features but are not charging (through “credits” for a feature that was originally free). I purchased this app to use one of the previously free features and now that I’m being charged through credits is a scam. ### 1/5 — Deceptive pricing! Beware! Zero stars. Cancelled subscription. Other apps are much better. *2026-08-17, version 1.46.0* Update: I emailed the developer and they gave zero resolution to the problem and I cancelled my subscription. There are many more apps that do a much better job without this outrageous deceptive pricing. Such as, BgMaster, Colorize, ReShoot, Yore, AI Photo. Stay away from this app. They said they needed a mental health day and now they’re back..,that’s because everyone is furious they got ripped off and they’re posting terrible reviews about this app. I purchased a one year subscription on June 12, 2026 and was able to use all features including the AI camera features with zero restrictions and zero up charges. Now all of a sudden I cannot use any AI camera features and the app is telling me I am out of “credits”. Under no circumstances were credits ever required or when I made my subscription purchase, nor was it indicated that credits would be an additional required purchase at a later date. I will be canceling my subscription and writing a review telling people this app has deceptive pricing. ### 1/5 — Don’t do it *2026-08-16, version 1.45.0* It’s false advertising and when you buy the subscription, it doesn’t include anything that seemed to be included when you had the free trial. I emailed them to express this and they replied once and then just stopped replying and ignored me. ### 1/5 — ugh *2026-08-13, version 1.45.0* to use the filters you have to have a subscription ### 1/5 — Fraude *2026-08-12, version 1.45.0* J’ai téléchargé cette application ce matin. J’explorais les fonctionnalités, quand j’ai reçu une notification de ma banque disant que j’ai acheté pour 33,88$ chez Apple. Sur la plate-forme d’Apple, la seule dépense que j’ai engendrée aujourd’hui, c’est cette application. Je ne me suis jamais abonné au forfait premium, mais pourtant, il me l’ont chargé. ### 1/5 — Total Scam *2026-08-12, version 1.45.0* I purchased the annual subscription about a month ago and absolutely loved this app… Until they changed their model where you have to use credits every single time you use an AI feature. There’s literally nothing about this app worth using any longer, as you’ll end up using all your credits just trying to find a filter you like per photo. I honestly wish I could get my money back because it was a total scam ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2026-08-11, version 1.45.0* You have to agree to a free trial to use it and based on other reviews of people getting charged during the free trial I am not gonna waste my money on an app like this. You clearly have to pay for everything to see any features and I don’t think that’s worth it. ### 1/5 — Deceptive pricing! Beware! *2026-08-10* I purchased a one year subscription on June 12, 2026 and was able to use all features including the AI camera features with zero restrictions and zero up charges. Now all of a sudden I cannot use any AI camera features and the app is telling me I am out of “credits”. Under no circumstances were credits ever required or when I made my subscription purchase, nor was it indicated that credits would be an additional required purchase at a later date. I will be canceling my subscription and writing a review telling people this app has deceptive pricing. **Developer response:** Hello! We're sorry for the frustration. Paid features help us keep improving Esti. Because creating AI content requires high-powered external server processing for each generation, these features consume credits. We truly appreciate your feedback. For any other suggestions, please contact us via the app's Settings -> Help -> Send feedback. ### 1/5 — Charged $16 for nothing? *2026-08-09, version 1.45.0* I opted for a free 3 day trial but was immediately charged $16.99. No better than any photo editing app and way more expensive. ### 3/5 — It changed *2026-08-03, version 1.45.0* This was my go to app for everything! Best app by far until they changed it to now having to use “credits” to use the filters. Having to pay for the quantity of edits it’s not it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2026-09-07, version 1.47.0* Do you pay the yearly subscription but to use the good features you have to buy credit I can use snapseed for free canceled my subscription. ### 1/5 — So far not so good *2026-09-05, version 1.47.0* App times out. Not easy to mix short videos and pictures together. Can’t edit selection during media selection process. Cannot reuse same video clip and edit different sections of it to combine for one reel. ### 1/5 — This app is a joke *2026-09-01, version 1.46.0* Downloaded for the G7x effect and it completely butchered my photo. Tried a flash filter and it made me look like a ghost. Completely normal photo btw. Don’t recommend ### 1/5 — Que es esto?? *2026-08-30, version 1.46.0* Se tiene que pagar para usar los filtros, o no se si es de otra forma pero a mi me aparece para pagar!. ### 1/5 — Changes for the worse *2026-08-29, version 1.46.0* Why would you remove the ability to adjust the AI filters? More money for less customization. ### 1/5 — Desaströs *2026-08-28* Erstmal wollte ich die Testversion ausprobieren, jedoch musste man dafür einen Button aktivieren. Als ich das tat rutschte dieser wieder zurück als off, was ich nicht sah, weshalb mir dann 6,99 Euro abgebucht wurden, obwohl ich diese App erst einmal ansehen und testen wollte. Außerdem hat man nur eine Anzahl an Coins zu Verwendung für gewisse Filter, möchte man mehr und diese somit nutzen, muss man NOCHMAL extra bezahlen. Die Frechheit, wenn man eh schon 7 Euro ausgegeben hat für eine monatliche Nutzung. Mein Geld ist nun weg. Für überwiegend schlechte Filter… wirklich ärgerlich! ### 1/5 — The worst *2026-08-27, version 1.46.0* The worst, pay for everything ### 1/5 — Huge paywall *2026-08-26, version 1.46.0* Nice filters but only 7 out of 69 are completely free!! ### 1/5 — Scam trial *2026-08-26, version 1.46.0* Says free trial for one week and they charge you 40 dollars after 48 hrs of initiation of the trail. Not ethical, don’t recommend ### 1/5 — So expensive *2026-08-22, version 1.46.0* After paying $60 for yearly subscription now they have decided to ask for more money if you want to use Ai filters in the latest update. Seriously annoying and I’d rather have my money back. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Quick good editor *2026-09-06, version 1.47.0* App is easy to utilize, good presets ### 5/5 — Great app finally good filters *2026-09-03, version 1.46.0* Normally, I would ignore ads for apps on IG but I decided to try this out during the free trial and I don’t regret it. This app is very good, the filters are very nice and the captures a lot of moods that are great for your aesthetic. There is something for every style. I love how they always update the app too. The paid version is the best so if you want to try it, I recommend it. It’s great for people that just like a lot of looks, and those who content relays on an atmosphere or a certain look or variety of looks. The interface is easy to use, good customer service so far and I love how they let you customize the filters on the app. The face filters are okay but that’s the only area maybe I would tweak but for me it doesn’t ruin the app since I use the other filters. I like Prequel but I found ESTI more user friendly and I use it all the time and it’s one of my core apps. I recommend it. ### 5/5 — Very easy and straightforward *2026-08-30, version 1.46.0* I’d recommend to beginners too bad it’s not free ### 5/5 — Weird glitch but love the app *2026-08-27, version 1.46.0* Love the application, use it primarily. I was filtering a series of photos earlier and suddenly three different unknown men appeared in three separate photos?! Has to be some wild glitch. ### 5/5 — Me *2026-08-22, version 1.46.0* I love this app! It gives me every filter I want to use on certain photos ### 5/5 — … *2026-08-22, version 1.46.0* Love it ### 5/5 — :) *2026-08-18, version 1.46.0* :) ### 5/5 — I loved *2026-08-14, version 1.45.0* Es los mejores filtros amo esta app ### 5/5 — Beste Filter App *2026-08-11* Einfache Handhabung mit exzellentem Ergebnis ### 5/5 — excellent filters *2026-07-28, version 1.45.0* worth trying the free trial, the filters are great 👍🏼 i may just get the yearly --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-12.*