242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best afterglow photo editor apps on iPhone average 3.9★ across 242+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | — | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 5.0★ (2) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (13K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.6★ (78K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (6.8K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.7★ (4K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | Yes | No | Sep 2026 |
This app offers advanced photo development tools and analog film presets, allowing users to achieve a vintage aesthetic without AI enhancements. It provides granular control over effects like bloom, halation, and ghosting, with non-destructive editing and RAW file support.
This app offers professional photo editing tools with cinema-grade color toning and creative functions like one-touch sky replacement and poster templates. It allows for detailed adjustments, custom presets, and partial retouching to enhance your images.
