# Hip Filters vs Shared. App

The clearest difference is rating: Shared. App at 4.9 against Hip Filters's 4.0. Shared. App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 45 months). Hip Filters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (59 vs 9). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hip Filters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Shared. App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shared. App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hip Filters has 59 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hip Filters ships an update every 45 months, Shared. App weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hip Filters | Shared. App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-filters/id1118767310/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-app/id1607172220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 48 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ninja Chemist LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377628074) | [PhotoTap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607172222) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Shared. App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-app/id1607172220)

Effortlessly sync photos taken by everyone at an event in real-time. Create group get-togethers, invite friends by scanning their unique ID, and instantly share captured moments. Tag, search, and favorite photos for easy retrieval and sharing.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo syncing, Create group get-togethers, Invite friends via Shared ID, Instant photo sharing, Tag and search photos, Favorite and download photos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hip Filters free?

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

### Is Shared. App free?

Shared. App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hip Filters or Shared. App?

Shared. App is rated higher. Hip Filters averages 4.0 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Shared. App averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Hip Filters or Shared. App have ads?

Shared. App shows ads; Hip Filters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hip Filters or Shared. App?

Hip Filters ships an update every 45 months, and Shared. App weekly. Most recently, Hip Filters was updated on August 19, 2026 and Shared. App on June 5, 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.*