Best Shine alternatives: apps like Shine -Sparkle Camera

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
4 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Shine or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Shine

Cross Filter#1

Cross Filter by Masanori Katsuta

Editing Cross-Filter effects
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
1.0(1 ratings)
$2.99
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Enhance your photos with stunning cross filter and rainbow effects. Precisely control light sources, ray properties, and colors for a unique, stylish look. Easily edit with intuitive touch gestures for beautiful results.

Bling Camera - Sparkle Effects#3
4.6😊(155 ratings)
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Enhance your photos and videos with dazzling, light-tracking shimmer effects. Perfect for jewelry, makeup, and night aesthetics, this app adds a luxurious sparkle in real-time or to existing media. Explore various signature filters and adjust intensity for a custom look.

What We Love

  • ✨ Adds sparkle and bling
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Free with no watermark
  • 🤩 Makes photos and videos look good
  • 💯 Highly recommended
  • 🚀 Quick and easy effects
  • 💖 Makes life shine
  • 💡 Great for editing pictures
  • 🌟 Fun app for basic photos
  • 👍 Great for business pics
  • ✨ Free version is great

Room to Improve

  • ❌ Limited sparkles in free version
  • 📱 Masks and filters aimed at younger generation
  • 🚫 Option to select bling disappears for video
  • 🖼️ Doesn't work for previously taken photos