# Filtration

> Photo editing extension for iOS with artistic effects, integrated into the Photos app. (iPhone/iPad app by Douglas Applewhite.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filtration/id915464748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Douglas Applewhite](https://appshunter.io/developer/414602150)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.91/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filtration/id915464748/reviews.md

## What is Filtration?

Filtration is a photo editing extension for iOS 8. Just pick any photo, choose Edit, then pick Filtration and work your magic.

Thanks to Apple’s new extension technology, Filtration works directly in the Photos app to help you make your pictures into works of art with crosshatching, stippling, halftoning, and more.

A simple, intuitive interface lets you control brightness and contrast with a single finger and pinch to change the effect’s scale. Dial in the exact look you want, then save it to your photo library. Filtration’s effects are always editable and non-destructive.

Share your customized photos and stand out from the crowd!

## Key features

- Photo editing extension
- Artistic effects (crosshatching, stippling, halftoning)
- Works within Photos app
- Intuitive interface
- Non-destructive editing
- Brightness and contrast control

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filtration/id915464748/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam

*2023-05-14*

App doesn’t work and developer web site is down.

### 1/5 — Abandoned, do not buy

*2022-11-02, version 1.0*

It doesn’t work anymore. Luckily I can claim my $0.99 back 😝

### 2/5 — Please update

*2022-07-04, version 1.0*

It doesn't work anymore because it’s outdated

### 1/5 — Unusable garbage

*2021-01-26, version 1.0*

It is an extension, won’t open, does nothing, goodbye $1

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2020-03-04, version 1.0*

This is a Photos extension. Chose Filtration from the Photos app, was given a blank screen with Cancel, Done buttons. Cannot choose filters. Couldn’t really tell when this app was written, but the web page indicates it’s for iOS 8; apparently not updated for iOS 13.

### 1/5 — Horrible app do not buy

*2019-08-04, version 1.0*

I literally cannot even open the app from it’s to Tutorial page it has no buttons and will not even allow me access . Not worth a penny .

### 2/5 — Very good effects, lacking file saving features

*2015-03-18, version 1.0*

PROS: 
• Works nicely with iOS 8 and the Apple pic app
• Has good artistic photo effects and controls

CONS: 
• Will not work in iPad landscape mode
• Will not save a new, separate image

Personally, this app is not useful for me when I (OFTEN) want to save a new, separate, modified image of a photo.  It is not designed to do it.  Why would I want to lose the original image except for other simple operations like cropping? 

Buyer beware with the lack of a trial version of this app. 

INCOMPLETE AT 99¢

...tested with iOS 8.2 on iPad mini

### 5/5 — Buy this!

*2014-09-26, version 1.0*

Totally unique filters; unlike anything else available. They make my pictures into artwork and I love them!

## Frequently asked questions about Filtration

### What is Filtration?

Filtration is a photo editing extension for iOS devices that allows you to apply artistic effects like crosshatching, stippling, and halftoning directly within the Photos app.

### How does Filtration work?

Filtration utilizes Apple's extension technology to operate directly within the Photos app. You select a photo, choose Edit, then select Filtration to apply and adjust its unique artistic effects.

### Can I edit my photos non-destructively with Filtration?

Yes, Filtration's effects are always editable and non-destructive, meaning your original photo remains untouched and you can always revert or further adjust the applied effects.

### What devices does Filtration support?

Filtration is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for Filtration?

Filtration has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Filtration updated?

Filtration was last updated on September 26, 2014, with version 1.0. There have been no subsequent updates listed.

### What is the user sentiment for Filtration?

Filtration has a low average rating of 1.9 stars from 11 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment.

### Does Filtration have ads?

The provided data does not indicate whether Filtration contains advertisements. However, it is a paid app, which often implies an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2014-09-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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