Comparison

Leonardo vs Filterloop

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

Head to head
About

Leonardo

This powerful photo editor offers desktop-level functionality with true layer support, advanced selection tools, and masking capabilities. Edit images with real-time adjustments, apply a wide range of filters and effects, and export your work in various formats, including PSD with layers. Save projects to continue editing later.

Highlights
  • True layer support
  • Advanced selection tools
  • Mask editing
  • Real-time adjustments
  • PSD export with layers
  • Preset photo effects
  • Project saving
Features
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Universal Photo Editor with support for Layers, Selection, Masks and of course filters, effects and other tools. An editor so powerful that you could do almost anything that you thought was possible only on a desktop. √ True layer support, just like photo editing on desktop. √ Selection. You can select an area and work with filters and effects only on that area. √ Layers can be masked. And not just with brush, you get a whole set of mask editing tool. √ Layers support all that a true layer app should. Blending, Opacity, Transform, Duplicate, Merge and flatten. √ The app is so fast that most of the operations are real time. You don't have to wait while adjusting the sliders. √ Handles Exif, IPTC, Geotag etc. You can even edit Geotag and IPTC. √ Exports PSD with layers. And of course exports JPEG and PNG too. √ Copy/Paste with selections and masks. √ Undo/Redo. √ Powerful filters you will hardly find on many other apps. √ 25 preset photo effects. √ Tools like Crop, Straighten, Clone stamp, color gradient, paint brush, red eye brush and add text etc. √ You can save your projects with all layers and selections preserved and work on them back and forth. √ 18 video tutorials. √ Resolution up to 4096x4096 on iPad3 and above and on iPhone max resolution is equal to the resolution of the built-in camera. And yes, it runs on both iPhone and iPad. Note that reduce noise filter is available only on iPhone 5 and iPad3 and above. To get maximum resolution you will need to... 1. Go to home screen. 2. Press on the "?" button. 3. Under resolution, select the max.

About

Filterloop

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for photo editing, allowing users to make precise adjustments and apply a wide range of creative filters. Recreate vintage analog effects, explore modern glitch art, and develop a unique editing style with layered effects and adjustable opacity.

Highlights
  • Precise image adjustments (saturation, contrast, hue, etc.)
  • Analog photo effects (light leaks, emulsion, grain)
  • Glitch art and distortion effects
  • Customizable filter packs with adjustable opacity
  • Layering of effects and filters
  • Easy sharing to social media
Features
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Filterloop is a premium all-inclusive photo editor that you will fall in love with! MAKE ADJUSTMENTS Precisely adjust saturation, contrast, hue, exposure, brightness, and more. You’ll get an ultimate toolkit to make your images flawless before moving on to filters. RECREATE ANALOG PHOTO EFFECTS There is a huge selection of splendid light leaks, astonishing emulsion effects, grain and scratches. All these create an impression as if your pictures were made using a vintage camera and spent ages in photo albums. We’ve made some of the exclusive light leaks and textures forever free. Enjoy! EMBRACE NEW TRENDS IN PHOTOGRAPHY Have you heard about glitch art? Even celebrities apply distortion effects to their pictures. These effects will sure add a fresh angle to your Instagram gallery. Tip: TV Glitches textures work miracles with portraits! ENHANCE PICTURES When Instagram filters are not enough, Filterloop filter packs come to the rescue with amazing color filters that give your photos that beautiful finishing touch. Our filters are so subtle and focus on enhancing the image rather than altering it. DEVELOP YOUR OWN PHOTO EDITING STYLE You are free to apply filters with varying opacity levels, and layer effects and filters in any combination and volume. This means millions of different effect combinations for your images. Create your own unique photo editing formula that will be hard to copy! SHARE YOUR PHOTOS You’ll find it super-easy to share pictures to Instagram or Facebook. Look up #filterloopapp and @filterloopapp on Instagram for inspiration and filter combo ideas! Make sure to tag your pictures with #filterloopapp to showcase your photo editing talent and impress other Filterloop users! SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekly subscription for $4.99 Yearly subscription for $29.99 You can get unlimited access to all the Pro functionality by subscribing to a weekly or a yearly plan inside the app. There's also a free 3 day trial period to get a taste of what Filterloop Pro has to offer. Once expired, the trial period automatically changes to a paid weekly subscription ($4.99 a week). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. For more information please visit the link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. Privacy policy: https://wndr11.cy/files/Privacy_Policy.pdf Terms of Use: https://wndr11.cy/files/Terms_of_Use.pdf Get Filterloop for free now to create impressive pro-level photo edits!

Screenshots

Leonardo4 screens
Filterloop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Filterloop at Free against Leonardo's $4.99. Filterloop also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 129) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Leonardo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence 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

Filterloop is free to download; Leonardo costs $4.99 up front. Filterloop sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Leonardo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Filterloop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filterloop has 13K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Leonardo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Filterloop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leonardo ships an update every 6 weeks, Filterloop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Leonardo versus Filterloop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeonardoFilterloop
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (129 ratings)4.3 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better74.6% of reviews
Number of ratings12913K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB317 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPankaj GoswamiWONDER

Customer experience

Leonardo

All ratings129 ratings
Positive69.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative20.9%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.3%

Filterloop

All ratings13,139 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews2,085 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Leonardo

From 129 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful photo editing capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Extensive set of tools and features
  • 💡 Closest thing to Photoshop on mobile
  • 🎨 Great for layering, masking, and advanced editing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty with precise selection and masking
  • 🔍 Lack of zoom functionality for detailed editing
  • 🔋 Quality degradation when exporting images
  • 🕰 Steep learning curve for some features

Filterloop

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Easy to use
  • 🎨 Great filters and editing tools
  • 💫 Unique and creative effects
  • 🖼️ Helps improve photo quality

Room to improve

  • 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls
  • 🔄 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Lack of functionality in free version
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI

Bugs and requests

Leonardo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Merge down function deletes bottom layer
  • Photos import with low quality and blurriness
  • Certain tools (e.g. gradient) not working as expected
  • Crashes when trying to open old projects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add eyedropper tool
  • Improve layer merging functionality
  • Implement batch processing and export options
  • Provide higher resolution output
  • Add more customization options (fonts, brushes, etc.)

Filterloop

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save edited photos
  • Purchased filters and features not working
  • Inability to restore previous purchases
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free filters and editing options
  • Ability to save custom filter presets
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Better customer support

In-app purchases

None

Leonardo

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Filterloop

Subscriptions10
  • Filterloop Premium Membership3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$15.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$20.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Filterloop Premium (Quarterly)3 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$40.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$40.991 Year
  • Half-Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Filterloop Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Leonardo free?
Leonardo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filterloop free?
Filterloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Leonardo or Filterloop?
Filterloop is rated higher. Leonardo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Filterloop averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.
Do Leonardo or Filterloop have ads?
Filterloop shows ads; Leonardo does not.
Which is updated more often, Leonardo or Filterloop?
Leonardo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Filterloop every 2 months. Most recently, Leonardo was updated on September 21, 2026 and Filterloop on September 27, 2026.

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