Best 2016 Filter Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the 2016 filter category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top 2016 Filter Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ism: Retro Camera & Vintageism: Retro Camera & VintageFree4.7★ (12K)NoYesNov 2026
2Y2K Cam 2003: Retro DigicamY2K Cam 2003: Retro DigicamFree4.9★ (13)YesYesNov 2026
3Prequel: Photo & Video EditorPrequel: Photo & Video EditorFree4.7★ (347K)NoYesNov 2026
4Esti: Aesthetic Photo EditorEsti: Aesthetic Photo EditorFree4.7★ (20K)NoYesNov 2026
5Vintage Camera Filter - LukyoVintage Camera Filter - LukyoFree5.0★ (4)YesNoOct 2026
6Nature FilterNature FilterFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Lovely Selfie Filters PicViLovely Selfie Filters PicViFree4.3★ (362)NoYesOct 2026
8Sure Filter FinderSure Filter FinderFree—NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for 2016 Filter

ism: Retro Camera & Vintage#1

ism: Retro Camera & Vintage by MWM

Disposable Film & 90s Editor
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😞(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#28in Photo & Video
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Transform your photos with a vast collection of professional filters and effects. This app offers an intuitive interface for quick edits, AI-powered styling, and creative tools like collages and batch editing. Capture, enhance, and share your images effortlessly.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Intuitive UI and easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of unique and trendy filters
  • ✨ Helps improve photo quality and make them stand out

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited free filters/features
  • 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and quality issues
  • 🚫 Misleading advertising and content theft
Prequel: Photo & Video Editor#3

Prequel: Photo & Video Editor by Prequel Inc.

Aesthetic Vintage Filters App
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(347K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#22in Photo & Video
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This app offers a vast collection of over 800 aesthetic filters and effects to transform your photos and videos. Create unique visual styles with tools for 3D effects, text, music, and stickers. Unlock unlimited access to all features with a premium subscription.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Lots of filters and effects
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Unique and trendy filters
  • 🚀 Quick photo/video editing
  • 👍 Customizable filters

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
  • 💰 Filters/effects locked behind paywall

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FAQ about 2016 Filter

What are the best 2016 filter apps for iPhone?
ism: Retro Camera & Vintage tops our 2016 filter apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 12K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 2016 filter apps we rank are free to download, including ism: Retro Camera & Vintage and Y2K Cam 2003: Retro Digicam.
ism: Retro Camera & Vintage has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ 2016 filter apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.