# Leonardo vs Filterloop

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.

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.

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.

Leonardo ships an update every 6 weeks, Filterloop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leonardo | Filterloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leonardo-photo-layer-editor/id656090065/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 129 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pankaj Goswami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453844207) | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) |

## What reviewers say

### Leonardo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leonardo-photo-layer-editor/id656090065)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filterloop Premium Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $20.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $35.99 | per year |
| Filterloop Premium (Quarterly) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Plan | $40.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $40.99 | per year |
| Half-Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filterloop Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Filterloop on September 27, 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.*