# Filter It vs Camera Filters & Effects

The clearest difference is rating: Filter It at 5.0 against Camera Filters & Effects's 4.5. Camera Filters & Effects's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (645 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filter It sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Camera Filters & Effects sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Filter It holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Filters & Effects has 645 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Filter It ships an update every 6 weeks, Camera Filters & Effects fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filter It | Camera Filters & Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-it/id1434333086/reviews)** | [4.5 (645 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-filters-and-effectslomox/id1438491165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **645** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dal Rupnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/631308099) | [CONTENT ARCADE (UK) LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355299018) |

## What reviewers say

### Filter It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-it/id1434333086)

Easily apply beautiful photo filters and effects with just a few taps. Organize your favorite filters for quick access and compare options with a swipe. Export edited photos instantly.

**Highlights:** Apply photo filters and effects, Organize favorite filters, Compare filters with swipe, Quick export of photos, Access to over 30 filters, New filters added monthly

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Filter It Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Filter It Quarter Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Filter It Quarter Subscription | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Filter It Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Filter It Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


### Camera Filters & Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-filters-and-effectslomox/id1438491165)

Transform your photos with a vast collection of artistic camera filters and effects. Apply monochrome, retro, or vintage styles, and even layer multiple effects for unique looks. Share your edited masterpieces instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** 150+ photo filters, 50 vintage camera effects, Apply multiple filters/effects, Custom date stamp, Social media sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lomo X Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Lomo X Yearly Subscription | $10.49 | per year |
| Halloween Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Live Camera Filters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ads free version | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High-quality camera filters and effects
- 📸 Convenient photo editing with filters
- 🎄 Seasonal frames (Christmas themes)
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🆓 Free version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription ($2.99/week = $155.48/year)
- 📉 Limited features in free version
- 🎨 Basic effects compared to competitors
- ⚠️ Over-processing makes photos look unnatural
- 📦 Takes up significant phone storage

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Slow performance
- Date function cannot be turned off
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions (iOS 13+)
- App fails to launch properly

**Requested features**

- More diverse and advanced filters
- Option to disable date function
- Video editing capabilities
- More customization options
- Better performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filter It free?

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

### Is Camera Filters & Effects free?

Camera Filters & Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Filter It or Camera Filters & Effects?

Filter It is rated higher. Filter It averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Camera Filters & Effects averages 4.5 from 645 ratings.

### Do Filter It or Camera Filters & Effects have ads?

Neither Filter It nor Camera Filters & Effects shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Filter It or Camera Filters & Effects?

Filter It ships an update every 6 weeks, and Camera Filters & Effects fortnightly. Most recently, Filter It was updated on November 2, 2026 and Camera Filters & Effects on November 2, 2026.

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