Comparison

Filter vs Draw Filters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Filter

Features
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Applying a filter to the photo , it is a simple app to share . Many of filters and effects . The photo was the last time processing can be easily re- post.

About

Draw Filters

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With Draw Filters, transform your photos like never before: apply filters exactly where you want, simply by drawing on the image with your finger. The app offers over 90 filters, including exclusive AI-generated effects that you can combine freely to create unique visual results. Express your style, explore new textures, play with light, color, or material… each effect can be layered to give free rein to your creativity. Among them, over 15 types of blur let you easily hide parts of an image, such as a face or background, in just seconds. All filters can be tested without limitation, allowing you to transform your image however you like. If you enjoy Draw Filters or have a suggestion, feel free to leave us a review. We’ll do our best to improve and evolve the app based on your feedback. Terms of Use: https://drawfilters.prismatic-apps.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://drawfilters.prismatic-apps.com/en/nda

Screenshots

Filter4 screens
Draw Filters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Filter at none against Draw Filters's 2. Draw Filters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Draw Filters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Filter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Filter ships an update monthly, Draw Filters every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Filter versus Draw Filters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilterDraw Filters
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYasuko ShikiuchiPrismatic Apps

In-app purchases

None

Filter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Draw Filters

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Filter free?
Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Draw Filters free?
Draw Filters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Filter or Draw Filters have ads?
Filter shows ads; Draw Filters does not.
Which is updated more often, Filter or Draw Filters?
Filter ships an update monthly, and Draw Filters every 6 days. Most recently, Filter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Draw Filters on October 29, 2026.

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