Comparison

Helen's Filter vs Ugly Cam

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

Head to head
About

Helen's Filter

Features
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Helen's Filter is your new go-to photo filter app, bringing elegant, Pinterest-inspired aesthetic filters to your fingertips. Designed for those who appreciate soft tones, curated visuals, and a high-quality visual feed, Helen's Filter helps you transform your photos effortlessly. Features: Apply exclusive filters like Sunset Pastel, Soft Rose Tone, Creamy Glow, and Neutral Portrait Live filter previews and one-tap application Adjustable exposure, contrast, and brightness with intuitive sliders Long-press to preview the original photo Save directly to your photo library Elegant and minimal UI for a seamless experience Optimized for both portrait and landscape photos Whether you're a content creator, aesthetic lover, or just want your feed to pop, Helen’s Filter gives you pro-level filters with simplicity.

About

Ugly Cam

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Ugly Cam is a creative photo lab that brings back the raw, imperfect charm of early-2010s digital cameras. Pick a photo and apply a range of retro-inspired effects, including vintage tones, texture overlays, and subtle distortions that recreate the nostalgic look of early digital photography. Instantly compare before and after with a simple swap. All processing happens directly on your device β€” no uploads, no cloud, just fast and private editing. Key features β€’ Retro filters inspired by early digital camera aesthetics β€’ Texture overlays and distortion effects for creative edits β€’ Instant before/after comparison β€’ Fast on-device processing (no uploads) β€’ Save or share in seconds β€’ Optional watermark removal via rewarded ad or one-time purchase Ugly Cam is built for creative nostalgia β€” simple, fast, and unmistakably vintage.

Screenshots

Helen's Filter3 screens
Ugly Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helen's Filter at none against Ugly Cam's 1. Helen's Filter also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ugly Cam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Helen's Filter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Helen's Filter versus Ugly Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelen's FilterUgly Cam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGuliz Konca AdillerChrometis, OU

In-app purchases

None

Helen's Filter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ugly Cam

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Helen's Filter free?
Helen's Filter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ugly Cam free?
Ugly Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Helen's Filter or Ugly Cam have ads?
Ugly Cam shows ads; Helen's Filter does not.

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