Best Animated Filter Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good animated filter apps. We benchmark 247+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Animated Filter Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Anime Filter: AI Cartoon PhotoAnime Filter: AI Cartoon PhotoFreeβ€”NoYesJul 2026
2Toonapp: AI Video & Toon PhotoToonapp: AI Video & Toon PhotoFree4.7β˜… (142K)YesYesNov 2026
3Anime FilterAnime FilterFree4.6β˜… (1.6K)NoYesNov 2026
4Anime Core AI - Cartoon FilterAnime Core AI - Cartoon FilterFree4.2β˜… (18)NoYesOct 2026
5AI Anime Filter-Photo to AnimeAI Anime Filter-Photo to AnimeFreeβ€”NoYesNov 2026
6VoilΓ  AI Artist Cartoon FilterVoilΓ  AI Artist Cartoon FilterFree4.8β˜… (84K)YesYesNov 2026
7Animal Face Filter ChallengeAnimal Face Filter ChallengeFree2.0β˜… (22)YesYesNov 2026
8AI Anime Filter & Art to VideoAI Anime Filter & Art to VideoFree5.0β˜… (1)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Animated Filter

Toonapp: AI Video & Toon Photo#2

Toonapp: AI Video & Toon Photo by Lyrebird Studio

Viral Filters, Cartoon & Anime
Strong Contender
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.7😐(142K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#76in Photo & Video
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Transform your photos and videos into cartoons, anime, and stylish AI portraits. Create viral video clips with trendy templates and explore retro 80s looks. Easily cartoonify selfies and animate pictures for social media.

What We Love

  • 🀩 Excellent cartoon effects
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • 🎨 Wide variety of cartoon styles
  • πŸŽ‰ Fun and entertaining

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription
  • πŸ”’ Limited free features
  • πŸ€” Inconsistent skin tone representation
  • πŸ› Buggy and crashes frequently
Anime Filter#3

Anime Filter by TAPUNIVERSE LLC

Anime AI Generator
4.6😞(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into anime characters or cartoon versions using advanced AI filters. Create unique avatars and personalize your look by describing desired details. Easily generate stunning anime art from your images, friends, pets, or objects.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Fast generation
  • πŸ’‘ Unique anime-style transformation
  • πŸ‘ Fun and entertaining
  • πŸ‘ Good for family/friends

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Requires subscription to continue using
  • πŸ› Inconsistent or inaccurate image generation
  • πŸ”’ Limited free usage
  • πŸ› Gender recognition issues

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FAQ about Animated Filter

Are there free animated filter apps for iPhone?
Yes β€” 20 of the top animated filter apps we rank are free to download, including Anime Filter: AI Cartoon Photo and Toonapp: AI Video & Toon Photo.
Anime Filter: AI Cartoon Photo has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ animated filter apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.