Comparison

FilterFactory vs FilterCam

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

Head to head
About

FilterFactory

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FilterFactory is an app that allows you to shoot and edit while simultaneously previewing filters categorized by color. Camera Mode - Capture photos and videos. - Choose from screen sizes 4:3 or 1:1. - Preview multiple filters in real-time while selecting your preferred one. - For videos, you can switch filters while recording. Editing Mode - Apply filters and adjust colors to your photos and videos after shooting. - Preview multiple filters simultaneously, just like in camera mode. ※ Filter effects are updated regularly and may change over time. Thank you for your understanding.

About

FilterCam

Apply professional-looking vintage filters to your photos with ease. Simply import or take a picture, choose from a curated selection of effects, and save or share your enhanced image. Discover inspiration with a gallery of free images.

Highlights
  • Import or take photos
  • Browse and apply vintage filters
  • Save photos to camera roll
  • Share to social media
  • Minimalist dark theme design
  • Tap to view original photo
Features
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=== HOW TO USE === 1. Import a picture or take a picture 2. Browse and pick the FILTER that you love 3. Save and share 4. Voilà, enjoy! Bonus** Looking for inspirations?! Find the best pictures on FilterCam via `Browse free images` :) === AWESOME FILTERS THAT LOOK LIKE A PRO === We have hand picked a curated list of filters that will enhance your photos a lot! Those have been chosen carefully by professional photographers. That time where you had to edit by yourself your pictures is over. Choose our filter app, and you'll never need to spend time to edit your picture before sharing/advertising your products. Your time is precious! === TOP FEATURES === - Minimalist design, dark theme to get an immersive experience. - Amazing filter effects that will improve your photos. - Tap on your photo to see your original photo. - More are coming soon.. === SAVE AND SARE IT TO THE WORLD === Instagram don't let you save your photo in the camera roll?! Well, we do :). Once you have finished editing your photo, export it through Instagram, Email, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and much more. But more importantly, you can save it in your camera roll. === PLATFORMS AVAILABLE === FilterCam is available on your iPhone and your iPad devices. Thanks for using our filter app ;). -- Made with love in Paris & New York.

Screenshots

FilterFactory4 screens
FilterCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FilterCam at none against FilterFactory's shown. FilterCam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilterFactory ships an update monthly, FilterCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FilterFactory versus FilterCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilterFactoryFilterCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (306 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—306 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREAFO CO., LTD.HC MAKER - PHOTO LOGO BACKGROUND EDITOR APPS FOR FREE

Bugs and requests

FilterFactory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FilterCam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Occasional crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More filters and editing options
  • Ability to adjust filter intensity
  • Dark mode option
  • Compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

FilterFactory

No in-app purchases

None

FilterCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FilterFactory free?
FilterFactory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilterCam free?
FilterCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FilterFactory or FilterCam have ads?
FilterFactory shows ads; FilterCam does not.
Which is updated more often, FilterFactory or FilterCam?
FilterFactory ships an update monthly, and FilterCam weekly. Most recently, FilterFactory was updated on October 29, 2026 and FilterCam on November 2, 2026.

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