# Filterloop vs Light Magic PRO

The clearest difference is monetization model: Light Magic PRO at free with in-app purchases against Filterloop's subscription. Light Magic PRO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Filterloop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Light Magic PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Filterloop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filterloop has 13K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Filterloop ships an update every 2 months, Light Magic PRO every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filterloop | Light Magic PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filterloop-photo-editor/id694431263/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-magic-pro/id996845235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 317 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WONDER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461058) | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) |

## 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


### Light Magic PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-magic-pro/id996845235)

Apply a wide variety of lighting filters to your photos with ease. This app offers simple tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, and focus, allowing both beginners and professionals to create stunning images quickly. Share your edited photos directly to social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Single tap lighting filters, Adjust opacity, brightness, and contrast, Blur and focus tools, Rotate, crop, and resize images, Direct social media sharing, Save to photo library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filterloop free?

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

### Is Light Magic PRO free?

Light Magic PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Filterloop or Light Magic PRO?

Filterloop is rated higher. Filterloop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Light Magic PRO averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Filterloop or Light Magic PRO have ads?

Filterloop shows ads; Light Magic PRO does not.

### Which is updated more often, Filterloop or Light Magic PRO?

Filterloop ships an update every 2 months, and Light Magic PRO every 30 months. Most recently, Filterloop was updated on October 14, 2026 and Light Magic PRO on October 2, 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.*