# Prequel: Photo & Video Editor — user reviews > 3,558 indexed App Store user reviews of Prequel by Prequel Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 341,028 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prequel-photo-and-video-editor/id1325756279/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prequel-photo-and-video-editor/id1325756279.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 298,416 · 4★ 20,943 · 3★ 7,966 · 2★ 3,753 · 1★ 9,950 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 3,558) ### 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. ### 3/5 — Looking for new apps *2026-08-20, version 2.97* I have been using this app for almost 5 years and it has been so amazing. However, i logged back in after a while and everything is really expensive. You can’t use the color filters or the effects without paying for a subscription. The entire reason i downloaded this app was because everything was free and so much fun. Very disappointed in the way the app has taken a turn. ### 1/5 — Stealing money from my account *2026-08-20, version 2.97* You are not even allowing me to address the issue ### 1/5 — Same as other apps *2026-08-20, version 2.97* Same as other apps but gotta pay for more ### 1/5 — Absolutely terrible app *2026-08-20, version 2.97* Did a few kinda cool ones but just all looks so fake. Plus even after you’ve paid, you still only have a very limited number of credits which you then have to pay for more credits. After about 5 photos you’re paying a silly amount of money over the initial £15. Total scam if you ask me, you can get Grok or another platform like that to perform far better. Very very disappointed. ### 1/5 — HORRIBLE *2026-08-20, version 2.97* Makes you pay just to use the app??????? Wherr are the free options wtf. GREED ### 1/5 — Stupid *2026-08-19, version 2.97* You have to pay ### 1/5 — Annoying *2026-08-19, version 2.97* Blocking screenshots is wack ### 2/5 — I would not recommend to ANYONE!! *2026-08-19, version 2.97* Out of all the editing softwares and photoshop apps this is probably the most disappointing. Not only is there no free trial but the only ‘trial’ available is a 99p 7 day ‘pro’ trial which in reality is just a key to be able to use almost any of their filters/effects seen in their ads. Aside from this obvious cash grab in no way does their UI show an in-game currency which is needed to use any ‘pro’ filters, so on-top of having to pay for ‘pro’ you have to pay for each time you use their filters which aren’t worth what you are paying for. Don’t waste your money OR your time on this cash grab mid app. ### 1/5 — Too much fee's *2026-08-18, version 2.97* It's crazy how this app wants to charge a weekly , monthly , yearly subscription and still when you pay it it wants you to buy coins to use certain filters. do not recommend this money hungry app. ### 1/5 — Prequel is a big scam! *2026-08-18, version 2.97* I have no idea of why there’s no way to unsubscribe this bloody app at all. I have tried all the possible ways already. No subscription on my iPhone. No response on the webpage but this app keeps charging me money weekly and it’s just no way to stop! Please response Prequel! ### 2/5 — I like the idea, but not quite there *2026-08-18, version 2.97* I downloaded the app and by-passed the Pro subscription to get a feel of what the app was about. Immediately the app feels oversaturated and chaotic on the main screen. Navigating feels clustered and overwhelming to a new user. Additionally, filters and lenses which are paid vs free are not clearly marked until selected. Ideally it would be nice to have a free selection CLEARLY marked for new users to try. I ended up deleting the app and finding an alternative that had a simpler layout and that provided the specific lenses/filters which I was seeking for free. It seems long time users enjoy it, but for someone who wants to try it for free before purchasing, the app itself pushed me to find something more friendly to a new consumer. ### 1/5 — Wtf *2026-08-17, version 2.97* Wtf since when do you have to pay to save a photo??? Used to be free options but now everything has a charge. ### 1/5 — Very glitchy *2026-08-17, version 2.97* I pay each week for this app and when it works it’s great. But have to restart it multiple times each photo to finally get it to work. Very annoying when it’s around £25-£30 each month to use. Should be glitch free by now! ### 1/5 — Shop *2026-08-17, version 2.97* Siempre que ose confiar en prequel epro me d ameido los malware ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Requires credits in addition to subscription *2026-08-23, version 2.97* This bait and switch regarding “credits” was never clearly described in the subscription process. I purchased annual “Gold” which I assumed covered all effects, but now I learn applying AI effects uses up credits. I now cannot process any AI effects because the app says I am out of credits, and offers to sell me more. $50 for 157 AI edits. If often takes several AI edits to find the right effect. This is outrageous. ### 1/5 — Don’t purchase *2026-08-22, version 2.97* Don’t recommend it’s a great app but they charge you for everything not worth the money ### 1/5 — Ai based *2026-08-21, version 2.97* Since the time I’ve purchased this app until now, there has been a substantial switch towards AI based filters; meaning that one needs extra credits apart for the exorbitant yearly subscription to do anything as the non-AI filters have seen to have decreased in comparison. A big con. ### 1/5 — Poor UI *2026-08-20, version 2.97* Not transparent which filters are free and which are paid, you have to click every single filter to see if it's able to be saved, as most of them require you to subscribe to use the filter. 1. I'll never subscribe to a photo app 2. not user friendly to non-subscription buyers ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 5/5 — Enjoying the fun *2026-08-22, version 2.97* It’s fun to play with some ideas and get to see them come to life. ### 5/5 — Impressive *2026-08-22, version 2.97* This app is fantastic, offering a huge range of filters, effects, and adjustments for photos and video. The only downside is that AI effects can’t be previewed on my photos before using credits, so I’ve sometimes spent money on effects that don’t suit my images. ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-08-20, version 2.97* Love it ### 5/5 — Beautiful app *2026-08-18, version 2.97* My pictures are good because of this app ### 5/5 — Aesthetics *2026-08-16, version 2.97* Truly helps to take my visuals to the next level, love this app. ### 5/5 — класс *2026-08-16, version 2.97* крцтое приложение 👍🏼 ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-15, version 2.97* Good to edit with ai and I like the choice of removing parts with ai ### 5/5 — Best App *2026-08-13, version 2.97* The app is absolutely amazing and good for editing videos/photos ### 5/5 — I love it *2026-08-12, version 2.97* Amazing!!!! Always works and give life to my pics --- *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 2026-08-27.*