# PICSPLAY 2 vs Filter Editor use Effects Tool

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PICSPLAY 2 at 4K against Filter Editor use Effects Tool's 13. PICSPLAY 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Filter Editor use Effects Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PICSPLAY 2 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Filter Editor use Effects Tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PICSPLAY 2 against 4.7 for Filter Editor use Effects Tool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PICSPLAY 2 has 4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PICSPLAY 2 ships an update every 2 months, Filter Editor use Effects Tool every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PICSPLAY 2 | Filter Editor use Effects Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picsplay-2-photo-editor/id942064355/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-editor-use-effects-tool/id1235934809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JellyBus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/421117479) | [惠满 贺](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058855612) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Filter Editor use Effects Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-editor-use-effects-tool/id1235934809)

Enhance your photos with a variety of editing tools. Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and more to create unique and fun images. Save and share your masterpieces with ease.

**Highlights:** Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, Apply color temperature and shadows, Add text to photos, Choose photos from camera or albums, Instant filter effect preview, Save and share edited photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PICSPLAY 2 free?

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

### Is Filter Editor use Effects Tool free?

Filter Editor use Effects Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PICSPLAY 2 or Filter Editor use Effects Tool?

Filter Editor use Effects Tool is rated higher. PICSPLAY 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Filter Editor use Effects Tool averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do PICSPLAY 2 or Filter Editor use Effects Tool have ads?

Both PICSPLAY 2 and Filter Editor use Effects Tool show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PICSPLAY 2 or Filter Editor use Effects Tool?

PICSPLAY 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Filter Editor use Effects Tool every 9 months. Most recently, PICSPLAY 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Filter Editor use Effects Tool on October 14, 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.*