FilterFactory vs InstaFilter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
InstaFilter
Discover, create, and share custom AR filters and photo templates. This app offers thousands of makeup AR filters and templates to enhance your photos and videos. Become a creator and express your unique style.
- Custom AR filter creation
- Search and save popular filters
- Apply filters with one tap
- Thousands of makeup AR filters
- Insta photo templates
- Become a creator
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InstaFilter - Effects Studio Can't find an effect you love? No worries — just make your own! Search, save, and apply the filters everyone loves with just one tap. Now shoot, create, and share your very own effects with friends! Thousands of makeup AR filters and Insta photo templates, ready for your new style. Join InstaFilter and become a Creator! by Taiwan Developer @yinullspace Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://instafilter.app/privacy Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilterFactory at none against InstaFilter's 4. FilterFactory also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). InstaFilter's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. InstaFilter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. FilterFactory asks for nothing beyond the download.
FilterFactory ships an update monthly, InstaFilter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FilterFactory | InstaFilter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (153 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 153 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REAFO CO., LTD. | Yi-No Hung |
In-app purchases
FilterFactory
No in-app purchases
InstaFilter
- InstaFilter Studio Weekly$4.997 Days
- InstaFilter Studio Monthly$4.991 Month
- InstaFilter Studio Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- InstaFilter Studio Lifetime$59.99
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