Comparison

Mega Photo vs Flipper

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

Head to head
About

Mega Photo

Transform your photos and videos with over 800 free real-time effects. Morph, twist, and warp images, or apply vintage filters. Create unique masterpieces and share them instantly with friends.

Highlights
  • 800+ free real-time effects
  • Photo and video transformation
  • Interactive adjustable filters
  • Vintage camera effects
  • Add music to videos
  • Share to social media
  • Use existing photos or new ones
Features
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Mega Photo is the #1 app for transforming your photos and videos into fun and inspiring masterpieces with 800+ of FREE effects! Twist, morph, pinch, and warp your photos into outrageous designs! You can even spin your images in 3-D. There are over 800 free effects to choose from and you see them all in real-time. You can take videos with the effects too! You can pause the recording to switch effects in the middle of your video. Make a music video by selecting a soundtrack from your music library! Effects include: tunnel, mosaic, puzzle, hue shift, motion blur, tile, emboss, spinning cube, x-ray, collage, night vision, halftone, light tunnel, and many more. There's also 40 vintage camera effects for a retro feel. Mega Photo will transform your photos and videos with amazing effects you won't find in other photography apps. It's the most fun you can have with your photos! ** TRANSFORM YOUR PHOTOS IN AMAZING WAYS ** Mega Photo makes your photos and videos as unique as you are. Over 800 free effects are shown to you in real-time. You can play a tile puzzle with a live camera feed, go through a wormhole tunnel, view a spinning globe, and much more! The app can switch from the front to rear facing camera with the touch of a button. You can use the live camera or a still image - just choose a favorite picture from your library or take a new picture. Many of the photo effects are interactive so you can personalize it even before taking your picture or video. Tap and drag, zoom with two fingers, rotate, and more to make it your own. ** SHARE THE FUN WITH FRIENDS ** Photos are more fun with your friends, and Mega Photo makes it easy. Share your zany and funny photos (like you as the Mona Lisa!) easily. Just tap to email your photo or post to Facebook or Twitter. Are your friends nearby? Snap a photo with all of you using the helpful timer. Set the timer for up to 30 seconds so all your buddies can get in the picture. Don't forget to choose your favorite photo transformation to amaze your friends. ** APP FEATURES ** • Transform Your Photos - Distort, pinch, and change colors of your photos and videos • 800+ Free Effects - Apply eye-popping effects to your images with just a tap of your finger • Interactive Adjustable Filters - View and change your photo effects in real-time • Share with Friends - Easily post your photos to Facebook or Twitter, and email to friends and family. • Use Existing Photos - Snap a new photo or use your existing pics on your camera roll. • Play Games - Take your photos and play classic arcade games with your photos. • Take Video - Mega Photo can be used for video too with effects that would make Michael Bay jealous. • Add Music to Videos - Add music to your videos and become the next Justin Bieber with Mega Photo... or not.

About

Flipper

Easily transform your photos with a variety of mirror effects. Select images from your library or camera, choose from dozens of unique reflection styles, and fine-tune the positioning and size with intuitive gestures. Save and share your creative mirror images to social media.

Highlights
  • Apply mirror effects to photos
  • Choose from 36 unique mirroring styles
  • Adjust mirror image position and size with gestures
  • Save and share to social media
  • Select photos from camera roll or take new ones
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Choose photo from your camera roll or take a photo, and automatically turn it into a photo with mirror effects. Pick the effect you like best, then edit it to make it your own. Flipper's smooth, intuitive process gives you complete creative control. Tap to select style of mirror, scroll to positioning, pinch to zoom in or out. You're the editor, change the look of your regular photos to convey a mood or theme. FEATURES * Select photo from your albums or take a photo, and automatically turn it into a photo with mirror effects. * Pick one of the 36 unique mirroring effects. * Enlarge, Shrink, Move, and use gestures to make mirror images. * Save your layouts to your camera roll and share them seamlessly to Instagram or other networks. * Download and start creating mirror photo immediately.

Screenshots

Mega Photo4 screens
Flipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mega Photo and Flipper both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Mega Photo's written reviews are positive against 52% of Flipper's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Mega Photo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flipper 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mega Photo against 4.6 for Flipper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 8.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Mega Photo's written reviews are positive against 52% of Flipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mega Photo versus Flipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega PhotoFlipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.9K ratings)4.6 (8.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better52.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5.9K8.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB19 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFalstad.comAleksandr Romanchev

Customer experience

Mega Photo

All ratings5,619 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews505 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative11.7%

Flipper

All ratings8,191 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral8.4%
Negative39.5%

User reviews

Mega Photo

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Lots of fun and creative effects
  • 🤩 Entertaining and engaging app
  • 😊 Great for editing photos and videos
  • 💯 Best photo app available

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for many effects
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🔊 Loud and static-y voice changer
  • 📦 Takes up too much storage space

Flipper

From 8.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use on the first try
  • 🎨 Helps generate creative ideas
  • 💡 Useful for mirroring images

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Ads even after paying for ad-free
  • 🚫 Watermark added to images
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🚫 Limited functionality

Bugs and requests

Mega Photo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not working for some users
  • Inability to upload or access photos/videos
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Syncing and sharing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free effects and filters
  • Ability to save edited videos to camera roll
  • Improved video recording and editing capabilities
  • Chroma key/green screen functionality

Flipper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to delete pictures after editing
  • Incompatibility with iOS 13
  • Ads still shown after purchasing premium

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add random mirror function
  • Support more aspect ratios
  • Improve image quality and resolution
  • Allow landscape mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mega Photo

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$2.99
1 purchases

Flipper

One-time1
  • Premium Version$1.99

Questions

Is Mega Photo free?
Mega Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flipper free?
Flipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mega Photo or Flipper?
Flipper is rated higher. Mega Photo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Flipper averages 4.6 from 8.2K ratings.
Do Mega Photo or Flipper have ads?
Both Mega Photo and Flipper show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mega Photo or Flipper?
Mega Photo ships an update every 2 months, and Flipper every 2 months. Most recently, Mega Photo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flipper on November 6, 2026.

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