# Camera Effects and Filters vs LightFilter Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightFilter Camera at 100% against Camera Effects and Filters's 50%. LightFilter Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Camera Effects and Filters's advantage is ratings volume (320 vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Effects and Filters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightFilter Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

LightFilter Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Effects and Filters has 320 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of LightFilter Camera's.

Camera Effects and Filters ships an update every 8 months, LightFilter Camera every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Effects and Filters | LightFilter Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-effects-and-filters/id1052672446/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightfilter-camera/id1182506322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marko Petkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042217020) | [Revo Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182506320) |

## 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 |


### LightFilter Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightfilter-camera/id1182506322)

Capture stunning photos and videos with a variety of unique filters. Control your camera hands-free using voice commands and enhance your creations with editing tools. Share your masterpieces directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Stackable filters, Dynamic filters, Voice-activated photo/video capture, Live photos, Video trimming, Speech recognition, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Effects and Filters free?

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

### Is LightFilter Camera free?

LightFilter Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

LightFilter Camera is rated higher. Camera Effects and Filters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while LightFilter Camera averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

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

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

Camera Effects and Filters ships an update every 8 months, and LightFilter Camera every 9 months. Most recently, Camera Effects and Filters was updated on October 7, 2026 and LightFilter Camera on October 17, 2026.

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