# Filter It vs Photo Editor Effects + Filters

The clearest difference is monetization model: Photo Editor Effects + Filters at free with in-app purchases against Filter It's subscription. Photo Editor Effects + Filters also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Filter It's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filter It sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Photo Editor Effects + Filters sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Filter It holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Editor Effects + Filters has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Filter It ships an update every 6 weeks, Photo Editor Effects + Filters weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filter It | Photo Editor Effects + Filters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-it/id1434333086/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-effects-plus-filters/id1460484280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dal Rupnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/631308099) | [VINCI APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677986962) |

## 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 |


### Photo Editor Effects + Filters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-effects-plus-filters/id1460484280)

Easily enhance your photos with a vast collection of over 300 filters and special effects. Add text, stickers, and textures, or even create short videos from your pictures. Professional editing tools and social media sharing are at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Over 300 trendy filters, Special effects (glitch, VHS, oil painting), Overlay textures (light leak, dust, rain), Cool stickers and frames, Background editing, Text editor with 60+ fonts, Video effects for photos

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Premium Weekly NT | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Photo Editor Premium Yearly NT | $24.99 | per year |
| Edit photos like never before! | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent photo editing features
- 🎨 Wide range of filters and effects
- 💡 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Ability to layer multiple elements
- 🚀 Easy to use and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes upon opening
- Unable to save edited photos
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- More free filters and effects
- Video editing capabilities
- Customizable text options
- Ability to create GIFs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filter It free?

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

### Is Photo Editor Effects + Filters free?

Photo Editor Effects + Filters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Filter It or Photo Editor Effects + Filters?

Filter It is rated higher. Filter It averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Photo Editor Effects + Filters averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Filter It or Photo Editor Effects + Filters have ads?

Photo Editor Effects + Filters shows ads; Filter It does not.

### Which is updated more often, Filter It or Photo Editor Effects + Filters?

Filter It ships an update every 6 weeks, and Photo Editor Effects + Filters weekly. Most recently, Filter It was updated on November 2, 2026 and Photo Editor Effects + Filters on November 3, 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.*