Comparison

FilterLab vs CALLA V

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

Head to head
About

FilterLab

Easily create and share custom photo filters using color grading recipes. Save your unique styles as QR codes or embed them directly into photos for others to use. Offers real-time camera previews and professional editing tools.

Highlights
  • Share custom color grading recipes via QR codes
  • Embed filter data directly into photos
  • Real-time camera preview with live filter adjustment
  • Professional photo grading tools
  • Supports original resolution output
  • 19 unique element-themed filters
Features
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FilterLab, share your filter in 1 second. Share QR Code Recipes-Using FilterLab color grading, you can save your unique color grading recipes, share QR codes to friends or social networks with one click, and anyone can use FilterLab to scan the code to get your same filters. Share Photo Recipes-Photos taken or processed with FilterLab, your color correction recipes will be stored invisible in the photo, share the photo (original) with others, and the other party can also use FilterLab to extract the filters you use mirror. FilterLab's original real-time camera preview color grading, you can adjust the filter recipe in real time according to the characteristics of the environment, and then shoot, saving time in batch processing photos later. FilterLab also provides professional photo grading functions, and supports the original resolution output of any size picture. The currently available color toning dimensions include: professional level adjustments of presets, exposure, contrast, sharpening, saturation, hue, white balance, skin tone, vignetting, fade, tonal separation, creative filters, and picture ratio. At present, there are 19 types of filters named according to the characteristics of chemical elements, such as H hydrogen, C carbon, O oxygen ... and three compound filters: H2O, NaCl, CuSO4. All elements in the periodic table and more compound filters will be available gradually. #About auto-renewing subscriptions FilterLab now provides member subscription with two kinds of period length:monthly and yearly. Payment: payment will be recorded in iTune after user confirms.  Payment cancellation: Please cancel 24 hours before expiration date of the current subscription. Please manually cancel automatic payment renewal in Settings in iTune/Apple ID. If you cancel within the 24 hours before expiration day, you will be charged for the subscription.  Renewal: Apple iTune will automatically deduct 24 hours before expiration day. Subscription will renew for another period after payment is deducted from your account. All user data will comply with privacy policy and user agreement, review the links below for more details. Terms of Use: https://www.jianshu.com/p/902779abb51b Privacy policy: https://www.jianshu.com/p/de024e231e81

About

CALLA V

Create vintage-style videos with a variety of film effects and filters. Apply vintage noise, film burns, vignetting, and more to achieve a retro look. Mix and match effects for unique video styles.

Highlights
  • Vintage film filters
  • Eight different effects
  • Mix and match effects
  • Vintage noise effect
  • Film burn effect
  • Camcorder date timestamp
Features
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New app [CALLA V] has been released! Thank you so much for your love of CALLA and our other apps.  We want to return your support. So we made [CALLA V] application. * Limited time for the promotion of the AD removal items! [CALLA V] is a vintage film video camera that lets you use a variety of films and effects. In [CALLA V], you can apply all the CALLA filters, as well as eight different effects, to record images. - CALLA's All filter - Vintage noise effect - Vintage film burn effect - Vignetting effect - Old TV effects - Grain effect - Lens effect - Camcorder date timestamp
 You can mix and match effects to make your videos look great.  Because it is a free application, it contains ads.  If you are uncomfortable, please use [Remove AD]. Thank you! [How to use] 1. You can swap the film by swiping from side to side. 2. Swipe up or down to change various filters for each film.      (* Each film consists of several filters.) 3. Try using effects directly from the menu at the bottom. [Q&A] @ : youarenotegg@gmail.com W : www.notegg.co.kr

Screenshots

FilterLab4 screens
CALLA V4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FilterLab at 5.0 against CALLA V's 4.3. FilterLab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). CALLA V's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FilterLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CALLA V sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FilterLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALLA V has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FilterLab's written reviews are positive against 75% of CALLA V's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilterLab ships an update every 4 days, CALLA V monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FilterLab versus CALLA V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilterLabCALLA V
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYooDoo Inc.NOTEGG Corp.

Customer experience

FilterLab

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CALLA V

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral13.9%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FilterLab

Subscriptions2
  • FilterLab PRO - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • FilterLab PRO - Yearly$9.491 Year
One-time1
  • FilterLab permanent member$14.99
1 purchases

CALLA V

One-time1
  • CALLA V REMOVE ADS ITEM$2.99

Questions

Is FilterLab free?
FilterLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CALLA V free?
CALLA V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FilterLab or CALLA V?
FilterLab is rated higher. FilterLab averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CALLA V averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.
Do FilterLab or CALLA V have ads?
CALLA V shows ads; FilterLab does not.
Which is updated more often, FilterLab or CALLA V?
FilterLab ships an update every 4 days, and CALLA V monthly. Most recently, FilterLab was updated on October 2, 2026 and CALLA V on October 13, 2026.

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