# Filterloop vs PICSPLAY 2

The clearest difference is monetization model: PICSPLAY 2 at free with in-app purchases against Filterloop's subscription. PICSPLAY 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (93% vs 75%). Filterloop's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 4K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filterloop sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PICSPLAY 2 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PICSPLAY 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Filterloop's written reviews are positive against 93% of PICSPLAY 2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filterloop | PICSPLAY 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263/reviews) | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplay-2-photo-editor/id942064355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 317 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [JellyBus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/421117479) |

## 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


### PICSPLAY 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplay-2-photo-editor/id942064355)

This app offers professional-level photo and video editing with over 290 filters, advanced tools like HSL and Curves, and design features including text, stickers, and frames. Enhance portraits with face reshaping and skin smoothing. Create art from your photos with a comprehensive suite of editing capabilities.

**Highlights:** 290+ filters in 17 themes, Analog film effects, Custom preset creation, Textures, light leaks, and vignetting, Basic and professional editing tools, Face reshape and skin smoothing, Text, stickers, frames, and painting tools, Real-time video filters

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO UPGRADE | $6.99 | one-time |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PREMIUM Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| PICSPLAY Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of filter and editing options
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Powerful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features/upgrades required
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Watermark on free version
- 🐛 Some features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Restoring purchases not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Crashes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- More free filters and editing tools
- Ability to save custom presets
- Improved noise reduction
- Better text editing and formatting options
- Selective editing tools (e.g., erase, clone stamp)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filterloop free?

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

### Is PICSPLAY 2 free?

PICSPLAY 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Filterloop or PICSPLAY 2?

PICSPLAY 2 is rated higher. Filterloop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while PICSPLAY 2 averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.

### Do Filterloop or PICSPLAY 2 have ads?

Both Filterloop and PICSPLAY 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Filterloop or PICSPLAY 2?

Filterloop ships an update every 2 months, and PICSPLAY 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Filterloop was updated on September 24, 2026 and PICSPLAY 2 on September 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.*