# Coco Editor vs InstaFilter

Coco Editor and InstaFilter both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Coco Editor's written reviews are positive against 44% of InstaFilter's. Coco Editor also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). InstaFilter's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coco Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and InstaFilter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Coco Editor against 4.5 for InstaFilter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 153 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Coco Editor's written reviews are positive against 44% of InstaFilter's.

Coco Editor ships an update monthly, InstaFilter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coco Editor | InstaFilter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-editor/id1509846419/reviews)** | [4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instafilter-effects-studio/id6740162109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 106 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [海妮 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486123512) | [Yi-No Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772229899) |

## What reviewers say

### Coco Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-editor/id1509846419)

Enhance your photos with a vast collection of retro stickers and unique texture filters. This app offers basic editing tools and allows you to add your own local stickers for more creative possibilities. Save your vintage-inspired edits and relive your memories.

**Highlights:** 1000+ Retro Stickers, Monthly Texture Filters, Local Sticker Addition, Basic Photo Adjustments, Memory Storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-renew Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Auto-renew Pro | $4.49 | per year |
| AI写真权益5次 | $0.99 | one-time |


### InstaFilter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instafilter-effects-studio/id6740162109)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstaFilter Studio Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| InstaFilter Studio Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InstaFilter Studio Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| InstaFilter Studio Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coco Editor free?

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

### Is InstaFilter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coco Editor or InstaFilter?

Coco Editor is rated higher. Coco Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while InstaFilter averages 4.5 from 153 ratings.

### Do Coco Editor or InstaFilter have ads?

Both Coco Editor and InstaFilter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coco Editor or InstaFilter?

Coco Editor ships an update monthly, and InstaFilter every 8 days. Most recently, Coco Editor was updated on November 7, 2026 and InstaFilter on November 4, 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.*