# Artify vs Camera Effects and Filters

The clearest difference is price: Camera Effects and Filters at Free against Artify's $1.99. Camera Effects and Filters also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 52 months). Artify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Camera Effects and Filters is free to download; Artify costs $1.99 up front. Camera Effects and Filters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Artify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Effects and Filters holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Effects and Filters has 346 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Artify's written reviews are positive against 50% of Camera Effects and Filters's.

Artify ships an update every 52 months, Camera Effects and Filters every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artify | Camera Effects and Filters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887/reviews) | **[4.5 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-effects-and-filters/id1052672446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodama Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410219519) | [Marko Petkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042217020) |

## What reviewers say

### Artify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887)

Transform your photos into impressionistic masterpieces with a single touch. Choose from various artistic styles, refine details with brush and erase tools, and share your creations instantly. It's simple, intuitive, and fun for all your favorite pictures.

**Highlights:** Transform photos into art, Multiple painterly styles, Fine control with brush/erase, Undo/redo functionality, Interactive art reveal, Import from album or new photos, Share via email

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creates artistic photo effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Produces beautiful results sometimes
- 💡 Can make photos look like paintings
- 🤩 Fun to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently freezes
- ❌ Does not work for many users
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🚫 Unresponsive screen
- 📉 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup
- Blank pop up menus
- App freezes on a picture of cows
- App crashes when saving
- App freezes on first screen

**Requested features**

- More painting styles
- Zoom functionality for detailed work
- Ability to generate lesser degree of paint
- More features, effects, and better controls
- Fauvist version or style


### Camera Effects and Filters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-effects-and-filters/id1052672446)

Enhance your photos with a wide array of creative filters and effects. Transform ordinary pictures into masterpieces with live camera filters, retro styles, and more. Easily share your edited images on social media.

**Highlights:** Live camera filters, Over 40 camera effects, Timer and flash modes, Front and back camera support, Gallery import, Social media sharing, Hashtag suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artify free?

Artify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camera Effects and Filters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Artify or Camera Effects and Filters?

Camera Effects and Filters is rated higher. Artify averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Camera Effects and Filters averages 4.5 from 346 ratings.

### Do Artify or Camera Effects and Filters have ads?

Camera Effects and Filters shows ads; Artify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Artify or Camera Effects and Filters?

Artify ships an update every 52 months, and Camera Effects and Filters every 8 months. Most recently, Artify was updated on October 15, 2026 and Camera Effects and Filters on October 20, 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.*