Best Photo Apps Effect

225+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good photo apps effect. We benchmark 225+ 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 Photo Apps Effect (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Best Photo Editor Effects ProBest Photo Editor Effects ProFree1.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
2Color Pop : AI Photo EditorColor Pop : AI Photo EditorFree4.6★ (78K)YesYesNov 2026
3A Color Story: Photo EditorA Color Story: Photo EditorFree4.8★ (31K)NoYesNov 2026
4Prisma: Photo Editor, FiltersPrisma: Photo Editor, FiltersFree4.7★ (211K)YesYesNov 2026
5Photo Editor ­Photo Editor ­Free4.6★ (6.8K)NoYesNov 2026
61967: Retro Filters & Effects1967: Retro Filters & EffectsFree4.5★ (34K)YesYesNov 2026
7Aha Photo LabAha Photo LabFree2.3★ (168)YesYesNov 2026
8One-touch Photo Editor with Filters and effects.LOne-touch Photo Editor with Filters and effects.LFree5.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Photo Apps Effect

Best Photo Editor Effects Pro#1

Best Photo Editor Effects Pro by Sandeep Bhandari

Filters, crop & photo retouch
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a user-friendly photo editing experience with a variety of tools for adjustments, effects, and creative overlays. It allows for non-destructive editing, easy comparison with originals, and seamless sharing. Advanced features and ad removal are available through a one-time Pro purchase.

Color Pop : AI Photo Editor#2

Color Pop : AI Photo Editor by Color Pop Effects LLC

Hair,Eye,Skin Recolor Effects
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😐(78K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos with selective coloring, recoloring tools for hair and eyes, and AI-powered enhancements. Create collages, apply advanced edits, and achieve stunning visual effects like background blur and double exposure.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Great color editing features
  • 💡 Unique and creative effects
  • 🎨 Allows for selective coloring

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🚫 Watermark issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance problems
  • 📢 Too many ads
A Color Story: Photo Editor#3

A Color Story: Photo Editor by Midtone LLC

35mm and Retro Filter
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(31K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily enhance your photos and videos with a vast library of filters, effects, and advanced editing tools. Create custom presets, plan your Instagram grid, and remove unwanted objects with precision. Achieve professional, polished results quickly.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Tons of features
  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 🎨 Complete control of edits
  • 🎨 Beautiful editing options
  • 🎨 Vibrant filters
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🎨 Versatile editing tools
  • 🎨 Consistent aesthetic
  • 🎨 Excellent for planning Instagram feed
  • 🎨 Seamless video editing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Subscription model
  • 💰 Expensive filter packs
  • 🐛 Glitchy batch editing
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Losing purchased filters
  • 🐛 Unreliable saving of edits
  • 🐛 Difficult to preview filters

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FAQ about Photo Apps Effect

What are the best photo apps effect for iPhone?
Best Photo Editor Effects Pro tops our photo apps effect ranking as of October 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top photo apps effect we rank are free to download, including Best Photo Editor Effects Pro and Color Pop : AI Photo Editor.
Best Photo Editor Effects Pro shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 225+ photo apps effect on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.