# Camera Effects and Filters vs Hip Filters

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Effects and Filters at 50% against Hip Filters's 0%. Camera Effects and Filters also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 45 months). Hip Filters's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Effects and Filters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hip Filters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera Effects and Filters holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Effects and Filters has 345 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Camera Effects and Filters's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hip Filters's.

Camera Effects and Filters ships an update every 8 months, Hip Filters every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Effects and Filters | Hip Filters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-effects-and-filters/id1052672446/reviews)** | [4.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-filters/id1118767310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 45 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Marko Petkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042217020) | [Ninja Chemist LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377628074) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Effects and Filters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-effects-and-filters/id1052672446)

Enhance your photos with a wide array of creative filters and effects. Transform ordinary pictures into masterpieces with live camera filters, retro styles, and more. Easily share your edited images on social media.

**Highlights:** Live camera filters, Over 40 camera effects, Timer and flash modes, Front and back camera support, Gallery import, Social media sharing, Hashtag suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Hip Filters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-filters/id1118767310)

Enhance your photos with unique filters and creative tools. Customize your images with a special slider system and an automatic "Hipify" button for effortless editing. Share your redesigned pictures across social media.

**Highlights:** Unique filter slider system, Customizable photo filters, Automatic "Hipify" button, Shading filters for cinematic look, Edit and share photos, Use saved or new photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hip Filters Hipify | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Effects and Filters free?

Camera Effects and Filters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hip Filters free?

Hip Filters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Effects and Filters or Hip Filters?

Camera Effects and Filters is rated higher. Camera Effects and Filters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Hip Filters averages 4.0 from 59 ratings.

### Do Camera Effects and Filters or Hip Filters have ads?

Camera Effects and Filters shows ads; Hip Filters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Effects and Filters or Hip Filters?

Camera Effects and Filters ships an update every 8 months, and Hip Filters every 45 months. Most recently, Camera Effects and Filters was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hip Filters on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*