# Refine: Video & Photo Editor — Filters, Tune, Effect, Avatars

> Free photo and video editor with cartoon avatar creation and social sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by FireArc Technologies Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refine-video-and-photo-editor/id1552365717 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 2,640 App Store ratings · 418 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 177 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2021-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refine-video-and-photo-editor/id1552365717/reviews.md

## What is Refine?

Refine is a free photo editor that helps you capture and edit stunning images.

Easy image editing filters will help you to modify your photo in a second.
Apply photo filters, or start photo editing wherever you are!

Ever wondered how you could look like if you were a Cartoon world character? Now you can do it with our app!

Just upload your first photo and we'll turn you into a cartoon character! Each result is unique so make sure you try this with different facial expressions and have fun.

With our app, you can download the result you get and share them on social media with your friends. We are sure that the photo you get would be a good new avatar for you and you and your friends will absolutely love it.

Our app is free to download and use meanwhile some of our features are premium ones and can be unlocked by subscribing to Refine.

Subscription options:
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period.
Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified.
You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase.
Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

Subscription options:
Quarterly Premium Access 8.90$, auto-renew every 3 months
Monthly Premium Access 3.90$, auto-renew every month

Lifetime, one-time purchase, 39.99$

Visit the below links to learn more about us:

Privacy Policy: https://https://fire-arc.com/refine-privacy/
Terms of Service: https://fire-arc.com/refine-terms/

Thanks for using our app!
Contact us at support@fire-arc.com
We'd love to hear your ideas and feedback!

## Key features

- Image editing filters
- Cartoon character creation
- Photo tuning and effects
- Avatar generation
- Social media sharing
- Downloadable results

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Refine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤩 Awesome app
- 👍 Fun to use
- 🎨 Great effects
- 💥 Fantastic pictures

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Misleading advertising
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🙄 Lots of ads and upsells
- 🤯 Buggy and crashes often

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent processing errors
- Inability to use own photos
- Locked features despite payment
- Difficulty canceling subscription

**Most requested features**

- More free features
- Better quality filters
- Wider range of customization options
- Improved performance and reliability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 418)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refine-video-and-photo-editor/id1552365717/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow

*2023-06-08, version 2.2.0*

Just wow

### 1/5 — Mr Aal

*2023-01-04, version 2.0.27*

Bad

### 1/5 — Cheap app with cheap advertisements

*2022-04-24, version 2.0.27*

You can’t edit a pic even when you open ads starts playing , I know they need Ads to run business but this is cheap way here to open ads after few sec

### 1/5 — DECEPCIONADO COM ESTE APP.

*2022-03-17*

Infelizmente, estou decepcionado com este "aplicativo"! Os desenvolvedores removerama função GIF animado desde novembro, e eu comprei este app principalmente por causa deste recurso! A atualização tornou este "aplicativo" ainda pior! A Apple precisa e tem que estar mais atenta a esses desenvolvedores de aplicativos, pagamos caro por estes. Estou deveras decepcionado,e lamento por ter investido e algo que me ludibriou!

### 1/5 — Unfortunately I'm disappointed 😡

*2022-03-17*

Unfortunately I'm disappointed with this app! They removed the animated GIF function since November, and I bought this app mainly because of this feature! The update made this app even worse! Apple has to be more attentive to these application developers. I am very disappointed and regretted that I bought such an app that simply deceived me.

**Developer response:** Dear Valued Customer! Thanks for letting us know about your experience. We are very sorry that you are disappointed in our app. Animated GIFs have been removed for now in order to greatly increase the quality of the function. We are sure that as soon as you see the new version of animated GIFs, you will immediately be surprised. We hope you continue to enjoy our app soon. If you have more to say, you can reach us anytime at the support@refineapp.me email address. Wishing you all the best for the future.

### 1/5 — Friendfy and babyfy don't work.

*2022-03-02, version 2.0.26*

They don't work.

### 1/5 — bad application

*2022-01-16, version 2.0.26*

i have uninstalled it and don’t use it but the application still applies automatic payments on my paypal account. not recommended application.

### 1/5 — Negativa

*2021-12-29, version 2.0.26*

Impossibile annullare i pagamenti e i contratti. Ti addebitano 9.99 a settimana. Ho dovuto bloccar la carta.

### 1/5 — Décevant

*2021-12-24*

Pour 10 euros vous aurez 

Message systématique :
Oups une erreur est survenue

Et un service client qui vous répond que vous n’existez pas

**Developer response:** Dear Valued Customer, we appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had an inconvenience with our app. Most likely there was some single system error. It is very important for our developers to find out why this situation could happen so that nothing like this happens again. You will make a big contribution if you provide our support agents with detailed information. Please report this matter to the support@refineapp.me email address and we will do our best to fix it. We look forward to hearing from you!

### 1/5 — Basura

*2021-12-06, version 2.0.26*

No tires tu dinero

## Frequently asked questions about Refine

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

This app allows you to edit photos and videos with various filters and tuning options. It also features a unique tool that transforms your uploaded photos into cartoon characters, creating personalized avatars.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include easy image editing with filters, the ability to turn photos into cartoon characters, applying photo effects, and downloading your creations to share as avatars on social media.

### Is Refine: Video & Photo Editor free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering many editing features. However, some advanced features are premium and require a subscription or a one-time purchase to unlock.

### What are the subscription options and pricing?

Subscription options include Quarterly Premium Access for $8.90, Monthly Premium Access for $3.90, and a Lifetime one-time purchase for $39.99. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for social media users who want to enhance their photos, create fun and unique cartoon avatars, and easily share their edited images with friends and followers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2024-01-24

Bug fixes

### 2.2.0 — 2023-03-20

Hey there! We've been working hard to make your app experience as smooth as possible. In this version, we've tackled a bunch of bugs and made some important fixes that make the app more stable and secure.

### 2.1.0 — 2023-01-22

Bug fixes & code updates for the new iOS version

### 2.0.27 — 2022-03-07

Hey! We changed our app to improve your experience! What’s New in This Version:
- improved UX

### 2.0.26 — 2021-12-02

Hey! We changed our app to improve your experience! What’s New in This Version:
- improved UX

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