# Prequel: Photo & Video Editor — Aesthetic Vintage Filters App

> Photo and video editor with aesthetic vintage filters and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Prequel Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prequel-photo-and-video-editor/id1325756279 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Prequel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482449724)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 341,028 App Store ratings · 3,560 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 350 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2018-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prequel-photo-and-video-editor/id1325756279/reviews.md

## What is Prequel?

Create aesthetic edits with Prequel and iconic effects like DISCO, DIAMOND, BLING, TEAL, MIAMI, PRISM, VHS, and D3D. Prequel helps you bring your ideas to life.

FREE FEATURES

• 800+ EFFECTS and FILTERS to match any style.
• TEMPLATES: create high-quality aesthetic videos in one tap.
• D3D: create amazing 3D moving pictures easily and add trendy effects.
• TEXT: 30+ custom fonts to add text to your photos and videos.
• MUSIC: add tracks to your videos to enhance the mood.
• STICKERS: add gifs, emojis, and stickers to your photos.
• ADJUSTS: various tools to tune your content and get the result you need.
• INTRO: carefully designed starting effects for your photos and videos.

PREQUEL GOLD SUBSCRIPTION

Get unlimited full access to all Prequel effects and filters. Use an advanced editing toolkit with a wide range of adjustment tools.

Prequel Gold is available as a subscription. Prices may vary depending on your country of residence and may be converted to your local currency.

Payment for your Prequel Gold subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account after purchase confirmation. Your subscription will automatically renew and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of a subscription period. If you purchase your subscription during the free trial period, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited.

About subscription: https://prequel.app/prequel-subscription

Read our Terms of Use here: https://prequel.app/term-of-use

Read our Privacy Policy here: https://prequel.app/privacy-policy

## Key features

- 800+ effects and filters
- Video templates
- 3D effect creation
- Customizable text
- Music integration
- Sticker library
- Advanced adjustment tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly Special | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Prequel Gold Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Chart rankings

- #33 in Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)
- #22 in Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Prequel?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Lots of filters and effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Unique and trendy filters
- 🚀 Quick photo/video editing
- 👍 Customizable filters

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 💰 Filters/effects locked behind paywall

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Filters and effects not loading properly
- Exporting issues and videos getting stuck
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Most requested features**

- Add option to remove watermark without subscription
- Implement monthly subscription option
- Allow rotating/resizing of videos
- Expand to Android/Samsung devices
- Improve performance and stability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 3,560)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prequel-photo-and-video-editor/id1325756279/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Was Great App BEFORE

*2026-08-27, version 2.97*

I’ve been paying for full subscription and now basically you’ve turned it into a bare minimum subscription while putting AI features behind an additional credit system

### 5/5 — I like boys

*2026-08-25, version 2.97*

Hi

### 1/5 — not as promised

*2026-08-24, version 2.97*

the effects change your face, its easier yo send it to free chat gpt

### 1/5 — Should be zero stars

*2026-08-24, version 2.97*

Charged multiple times in same week for a subscription I cancelled! Won't issue a refund. Total rip off!

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2026-08-24, version 2.97*

Even if you pay for the subscription they severely limit what you can use. It’s such a rip off.

### 1/5 — Rip off!

*2026-08-24, version 2.97*

I paid the subscription, and then (their AI type filters which include digital flash) expire in less than 10 applications, then they ask you to buy more credits after paying subscription! It doesn’t reset again until 1 year later! Had to buy another app (Old Roll) which didn’t do this. Don’t waste your money on this app.

### 1/5 — Overages

*2026-08-23, version 2.97*

I like the app, I’m not happy with the payment system. I feel a little ripped off. I requested an adjustment for the price to reflect commitment for the year and they continued to charge above and beyond what I believe I should have been paying based on a monthly payment.

### 3/5 — Subscription greed

*2026-08-23, version 2.97*

This app was and is amazing. Unfortunately now that the developers have gotten into the greed due to popularity growth, this app is completely unusable unless you feed into the subscription. It’s priced at a decent amount for a month, but would cause overuse and useless edits because of trying to get their moneys worth. Very disappointed it has gotten this way.

### 5/5 — .

*2026-08-23, version 2.97*

Paid for the subscription, edited my face on both photos where I didn’t even look like myself. Then I tried again only to have ran out of credits? Terrible.

### 1/5 — Misleading and Sneaky

*2026-08-23, version 2.97*

Paid the yearly subscription (because the weekly price is kind of insane) and it absolutely leads you to believe that you have full access to all filters. 

Played around with some of the AI filters and suddenly get a pop up telling me I’m out of ‘coins’ and need to purchase more if I want to be able to continue to use those filters. Sorry, that is NOT full access and is incredibly misleading. 

Sure, these filters require more processing. But I have already PAID and that should cover it. The fact that you lead users to believe they have full and unlimited access and then hit them with a paywall is, frankly, scummy. Not once did the app say anything about coins prior to them running out. You’re not told when you’re using them, or how many you’re using. Besides, if someone pays a yearly subscription that should cover everything. Please reconsider removing extra paywalls because you are going to lose customers and ratings over this.

## Frequently asked questions about Prequel

### What does Prequel: Photo & Video Editor do?

This app allows you to create aesthetic edits for your photos and videos using a wide array of filters and effects. It offers tools for adding 3D effects, text, music, and stickers, enabling you to bring your creative ideas to life.

### What are the key features of Prequel?

Key features include over 800 effects and filters, one-tap video templates, D3D effect creation, custom text options with various fonts, music integration, a sticker library, and advanced adjustment tools for fine-tuning your content.

### How much does Prequel cost?

The app offers free features, including a selection of effects and editing tools. For unlimited access to all effects, filters, and advanced editing tools, a Prequel Gold subscription is available. Pricing may vary by region.

### Is Prequel available on different devices?

While the provided data doesn't specify device compatibility, apps of this nature are typically available on both iOS and Android platforms. Users can check their respective app stores for availability.

### What are common use cases for Prequel?

Common use cases include enhancing social media content with unique vintage or aesthetic styles, creating engaging video clips with trendy effects, and personalizing photos with custom text and stickers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.97 — 2026-08-05

Introducing the GR III filter, carefully engineered to make your footage look 3x more expensive. Use it wisely. Or chaotically. We're not judging.

### 2.96 — 2026-07-03

We gave the engine an espresso shot and told it to chill less.
Translation: faster tools, snappier edits, very few reasons to leave the app.

### 2.95 — 2026-06-22

A fresh drop: the Selfie Cam filter. Don't say "I'll try it later." Say "this just changed my whole camera roll."

### 2.94 — 2026-06-09

Some minor bugs are fixed, so keep on editing with Prequel

### 2.93.1 — 2026-05-15

Phew, we’ve fixed some bugs to make your creation process even better

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*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 2026-08-30.*