Helen's Filter vs Dearstill
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Helen's Filter
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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, Helenβs Filter gives you pro-level filters with simplicity.
Dearstill
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A camera for the days you'll miss. Dearstill turns everyday photographs into warm, lasting memories with 104 original film looks. Capture a new moment or import one through Apple's photo picker, choose a film mood, adjust its strength, and keep the result in your private Dearstill Roll. - 104 original film looks across thirteen categories, all included - Travel and Experimental collections, plus Favorites and Recent looks - 3- or 10-second self-timer and an optional composition grid - Tune exposure, warmth, grain, and light leaks in the Lab - Save personal recipes and reuse them on your next photo - Analog character: halation, light leaks, split tones, and grain - Instant, Street, and Seasons shelves alongside Daylight, Portrait, Night, B&W, Cinema, Compact, Nostalgia, and Dream - Real camera capture plus private photo import - 4:3, 1:1, and 9:16 framing - Focus, flash, zoom, exposure, and optional date stamp - On-device development with no account, ads, analytics, or uploads - Add-only export to Photos when you choose Pay once. No subscription and no in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helen's Filter at none against Dearstill's 2. Helen's Filter also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Dearstill sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Helen's Filter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Helen's Filter ships an update every 2 days, Dearstill every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Helen's Filter | Dearstill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guliz Konca Adiller | Nomadiq |
In-app purchases
Helen's Filter
No in-app purchases
Dearstill
- Dearstill Pro μ°κ° ꡬλ $3.991 Year
- Dearstill Pro νμ μ΄μ©κΆ$9.99









