Comparison

VSCO vs Presets for Lightroom

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

Head to head
About

VSCO

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for photographers, including advanced editing, AI enhancements, and video editing capabilities. It also provides a platform for creators to showcase their work, connect with others, and discover professional opportunities.

Highlights
  • Free photo presets and editing tools
  • Advanced editing with HSL, Dodge & Burn
  • AI-powered photo enhancement
  • Video editing with premium presets
  • Photo and video collage creation
  • Collaborative creative spaces
  • Professional profile and work opportunities
Features
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Welcome to VSCO — your complete photography platform solution for unmatched photo filters, AI photo editing, video editing, portfolio sites, client workflows, and community. VSCO is where photographers turn pro. Get access to a premium AI photo editor that provides precision and quality. From editing with our photo presets that match your style to delivering stunning client photo galleries, the VSCO photo and video editing app is a seamless way to run your photography business in one place. Download the VSCO app today. VSCO APP FEATURES: 200+ PHOTO PRESETS AND FILTERS - Use professional-grade photo filters and editing tools such as Crop and Fade to effortlessly showcase your style. - Try photo filters that reflect vintage film looks inspired by Kodak, Fuji, Agfa, and others with Film X presets. - Save and recreate your favorite photo filters and edits with Recipes and join VSCO Membership to access VSCO’s complete library of 200+ photo presets. EDIT 100 PHOTOS AT ONCE - Create the perfect edit and paste it on up to 100 photos. - Easily apply photo presets, film effects, and adjustments like exposure, contrast, and white balance to keep your aesthetic consistent. - See every change happen in real time, then export when you're done. ADVANCED PHOTO EDITOR WITH AI LAB - Experience intelligent AI photo editing designed to enhance without overpowering. - Use advanced photo editing tools: HSL, Dodge & Burn, Split Tone, and Grain. - Remove distractions, upscale, repair, and refine photos with AI prompts. Included with VSCO Pro membership with unlimited edits. VIDEO EDITING WITHOUT COMPROMISE - Featuring trim, crop, speed control, slo-mo, and color grading all in one place. - Use the same premium VSCO photo presets and advanced photo editor tools for video. - Easily create short video GIFs with VSCO. REFINE MOMENTS WITH COLLAGE MAKER - Make photo and video editing collages in seconds. - Create new compositions with photos, text, and customizable shapes using pre-set collage templates or start with a blank canvas. - Montage video editing. Easily edit and combine video scenes. VSCO SPACES - Spaces are collaborative environments that provide a safe space for creators to workshop ideas, share inspiration, and connect. - Create and join community galleries to build relationships to move your work forward. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE - Create a professional profile that showcases your unique skills. - Post photos and videos, organize your work into Albums, and tell stories with Blogs. - Add your experience and let others know that you're open to collaborating and professional work. INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY - Join a community that opens the door to your creativity. - Start discussions on posts, repost inspiring photos, and make direct connections with messaging. - Curate a feed that captures your unique interests and showcases photographers you follow from around the world. Explore even more features on desktop at http://vsco.co MEMBERSHIP TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Start your VSCO membership with a free 7-day trial. Once the trial is over, you’ll be charged an annual subscription fee. Your VSCO membership will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Settings > iTunes Account & App Store > Apple ID > Subscriptions to manage your membership and turn auto-renew off. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read more about our terms and conditions here — http://vsco.co/about/terms_of_use Read more about our privacy policy here — http://vsco.co/about/privacy_policy

About

Presets for Lightroom

Access a vast library of free photo and video presets for easy editing and filtering. Enhance your social media content with trendy filters, customizable app icons, and Instagram highlight covers. Elevate your visual storytelling with professional-grade tools.

Highlights
  • 1000+ Lightroom presets
  • Photo and video filters
  • Customizable iOS app icons
  • Instagram highlight covers
  • Weekly new presets (Pro)
  • Ad-free experience (Pro)
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Get free trendy presets for Lightroom by FLTR! Try perfect photo & video filters, customize iOS app icons & highlights for Instagram. In collaboration with professional photographers and famous bloggers, we collected only top presets that allow you to edit & filter favorite shots, videos, plan your social media posts and take your content to the next level! FLTR FEATURES LIGHTROOM PRESETS Choose from 1000+ presets (80+ packs) and make edits on-the-go! These presets will look good on every photo you take - people, portraits, selfie, urban, nature, fashion, food and many more. PHOTO & VIDEO FILTERS Make trendy content with unique filters and share it on Instagram with just one tap! APP ICONS Personalize your iPhone Home Screen and enjoy a new look! FLTR includes various packs that suit your style! INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHTS COVERS Add more creativity to your profile. Show your pop stories in the best way and set your brand apart! FLTR is an opportunity to choose a preset which suits any of your photos and helps to create awesome pics for FREE! FLTR PRO Premium subscription allows you to get: • Access to all presets • Remove ads • Get new weekly preset Choose from different purchase options: • 1 month subscription • 12 month subscription • Lifetime access Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://onelightapps.io/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://onelightapps.io/terms-of-use

Screenshots

VSCO4 screens
Presets for Lightroom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VSCO at none against Presets for Lightroom's shown. VSCO also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). Presets for Lightroom's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 28%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VSCO sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Presets for Lightroom sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.7 for VSCO against 4.8 for Presets for Lightroom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 277K and 81K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of VSCO's written reviews are positive against 43% of Presets for Lightroom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VSCO ships an update every 5 days, Presets for Lightroom every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VSCO versus Presets for Lightroom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVSCOPresets for Lightroom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (277K ratings)4.8 (81K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.6% of reviews43.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings277K — better81K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB220 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVisual Supply CompanyOnelight Apps CY Ltd

Customer experience

VSCO

All ratings277,159 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews3,039 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative61.9%

Presets for Lightroom

All ratings80,979 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews431 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative50.8%

User reviews

VSCO

From 277K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Excellent photo editing tools
  • 🎨 Wide variety of presets and filters
  • 🚫 No likes/follower counts
  • 🤳 Good for creative expression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔒 Locked presets/filters previously purchased
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🤯 Confusing UI changes
  • 🗑️ Deleting photos from camera roll also deletes from app

Presets for Lightroom

From 81K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent filters and ease of use
  • 👍 Great for on-the-go editing
  • 🤗 Lots of free presets
  • 💫 Enhances photos to look professional

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features are paid
  • 🤔 Confusing or complicated to use
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 📱 Doesn't work well on older devices
  • 🔒 Subscription model is restrictive

Bugs and requests

VSCO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos not saving properly
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Editing tools not working as expected
  • Slow performance and loading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to archive/hide posts
  • Restore previous journal/montage features
  • Separate edited photos from camera roll
  • Improve batch editing and copy/paste functionality

Presets for Lightroom

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Presets not loading properly
  • Notification dialog not dismissing
  • Inability to save or copy presets

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free presets and filters
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Ability to preview and compare filters
  • Easier integration with Lightroom

In-app purchases

9 purchases

VSCO

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plus$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Plus7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time5
  • The Aesthetic SeriesFree
  • Hypebeast / HBFree
  • Krochet Kids intl.Free
Show 2 more
  • Distortia PackFree
  • We the CreatorsFree
13 purchases

Presets for Lightroom

Subscriptions8
  • FLTR PRO: Presets & Filters2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Preset filters for LR mobile$9.991 Month
  • Preset filters for LR mobile$11.991 Month
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  • FLTR PRO - 12 Months (Sale)$14.991 Year
  • Photo presets - FLTR PRO$29.991 Year
  • FLTR PRO - 12 Months + Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Photo presets - FLTR PRO$51.991 Year
  • FLTR PRO: Presets & Filters7 Days trial$51.991 Year
One-time5
  • Get 1 custom preset$4.99
  • Beach Pack$9.99
  • Vintage Pack$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Mexico Pack$9.99
  • FLTR PRO - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is VSCO free?
VSCO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Presets for Lightroom free?
Presets for Lightroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VSCO or Presets for Lightroom?
Presets for Lightroom is rated higher. VSCO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 277K ratings, while Presets for Lightroom averages 4.8 from 81K ratings.
Do VSCO or Presets for Lightroom have ads?
Presets for Lightroom shows ads; VSCO does not.
Which is updated more often, VSCO or Presets for Lightroom?
VSCO ships an update every 5 days, and Presets for Lightroom every 5 weeks. Most recently, VSCO was updated on September 24, 2026 and Presets for Lightroom on September 24, 2026.

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