# Filterloop vs Picture Editor+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Picture Editor+ at free with in-app purchases against Filterloop's subscription. Picture Editor+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Filterloop's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 49%) and ratings volume (13K vs 2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filterloop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Picture Editor+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Editor+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filterloop has 13K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Filterloop's written reviews are positive against 49% of Picture Editor+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Filterloop ships an update every 2 months, Picture Editor+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filterloop | Picture Editor+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-editor-plus-photo-layers/id1404898413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 317 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Andor Communications Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639443) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filterloop Premium Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| 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


### Picture Editor+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-editor-plus-photo-layers/id1404898413)

This app offers advanced, layer-based photo editing with AI capabilities. Blend images, remove objects, apply complex color corrections, and add text or drawings. Create stunning visual content with a wide range of tools.

**Highlights:** Layer-based photo editing, AI-powered editing, Image blending and overlay, Object removal, Advanced color correction, Text and drawing tools, Background changer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoLeaf Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| PhotoLeaf Premium Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| PhotoLeaf Premium membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great for thumbnails and covers
- 🎨 Powerful editing tools
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is frustrating
- 🔒 Requires subscription for many features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Cut-out tool stops working after initial use
- Photos not saving in high quality

**Requested features**

- Add ability to animate photos
- Allow landscape mode for editing
- Restore removed features from previous versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filterloop free?

Filterloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Picture Editor+ free?

Picture Editor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Filterloop or Picture Editor+?

Picture Editor+ is rated higher. Filterloop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Picture Editor+ averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Filterloop or Picture Editor+ have ads?

Both Filterloop and Picture Editor+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Filterloop or Picture Editor+?

Filterloop ships an update every 2 months, and Picture Editor+ every 3 months. Most recently, Filterloop was updated on November 9, 2026 and Picture Editor+ on November 6, 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.*