# Afterlight vs Image Studio Pro

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Afterlight at 21K against Image Studio Pro's 1. Afterlight also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Image Studio Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Afterlight sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Image Studio Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Image Studio Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Afterlight has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Afterlight ships an update weekly, Image Studio Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Afterlight | Image Studio Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterlight-cam-and-photo-editor/id1293122457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-studio-pro/id6757129721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 495 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Afterlight Collective, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/573116093) | [Scott Manley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864388985) |

## What reviewers say

### Afterlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterlight-cam-and-photo-editor/id1293122457)

Enhance your photos with a vast collection of vintage film-inspired presets, natural effects, and realistic overlays. This app offers advanced editing tools and a built-in camera mode for a seamless shooting and editing experience, all while prioritizing user privacy.

**Highlights:** Live filters in camera mode, 300+ film-inspired presets, Natural film effects (Double Exposure, Halation, Color Shift), 100+ real overlays (Light Leaks, Dust), 30+ advanced editing tools, Frames and borders

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Afterlight PRO | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Afterlight PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Afterlight PRO | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Afterlight PRO Special | $15.99 | per year |
| Yearly Afterlight PRO | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Afterlight PRO | $23.99 | per year |
| Afterlight PRO - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Afterlight PRO | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 💡 Unique filters and effects
- 🤑 One-time purchase
- 🎨 Helps create cohesive Instagram feed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription model for full access
- 📥 Lack of legacy feature support
- 🤔 Confusing organization of tools
- 🔍 Missing key editing features

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappear or become pixelated when editing
- Filters and adjustments fail to save properly
- App freezes when switching between images

**Requested features**

- Add masking/selective editing tools
- Bring back legacy filters and frames
- Allow non-destructive editing
- Improve performance and stability
- Provide better organization of tools


### Image Studio Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-studio-pro/id6757129721)

This app offers professional-grade photo editing tools for iPhone and iPad users. It provides advanced adjustments for color, exposure, and creative effects, with a focus on a non-destructive workflow and on-device processing for privacy.

**Highlights:** Professional adjustments (exposure, contrast, tone curve), Advanced color grading (HSL, split toning), Creative effects (sharpening, noise reduction, glow), Smart cropping with social media presets, Non-destructive editing workflow, On-device processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monochrome Master | $1.99 | one-time |
| Landscape | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vintage Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portrait Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creative Effects | $2.99 | one-time |
| Modern Looks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film Classics | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cinematic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Styles | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Afterlight free?

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

### Is Image Studio Pro free?

Image Studio Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Afterlight or Image Studio Pro?

Image Studio Pro is rated higher. Afterlight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Image Studio Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Afterlight or Image Studio Pro have ads?

Neither Afterlight nor Image Studio Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Afterlight or Image Studio Pro?

Afterlight ships an update weekly, and Image Studio Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Afterlight was updated on November 13, 2026 and Image Studio Pro on November 9, 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.*