# Filterloop vs Photo Blends

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Blends at 5.0 against Filterloop's 4.3. Photo Blends also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Filterloop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 5). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filterloop sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Photo Blends asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Blends holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filterloop has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Filterloop's written reviews are positive against 80% of Photo Blends's.

Filterloop ships an update every 2 months, Photo Blends every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filterloop | Photo Blends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-blends/id1483210650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 317 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Anton Heestand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235192207) |

## 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 (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


### Photo Blends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-blends/id1483210650)

Easily combine multiple images using various blend modes to achieve unique visual effects. Mask out unwanted backgrounds and save or share your artistic creations.

**Highlights:** Multiple image blending, Blend modes (add, multiply, mix), Background masking, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filterloop free?

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

### Is Photo Blends free?

Photo Blends is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Filterloop or Photo Blends?

Photo Blends is rated higher. Filterloop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Photo Blends averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Filterloop or Photo Blends have ads?

Filterloop shows ads; Photo Blends does not.

### Which is updated more often, Filterloop or Photo Blends?

Filterloop ships an update every 2 months, and Photo Blends every 14 months. Most recently, Filterloop was updated on October 29, 2026 and Photo Blends on October 24, 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.*