Best Cartoon Effect Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9★, the cartoon effect category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 241+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Cartoon Effect Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Photo To Cartoon Yourself EditPhoto To Cartoon Yourself EditFree4.1★ (5.5K)YesYesNov 2026
2Toon Photo Editor: Clip2ComicToon Photo Editor: Clip2ComicFree4.8★ (41K)NoYesNov 2026
3Instant Toon: Cartoon Art CamInstant Toon: Cartoon Art CamFree4.7★ (27K)YesYesNov 2026
4ToonMe: AI Cartoon Face MakerToonMe: AI Cartoon Face MakerFree4.7★ (116K)YesYesNov 2026
5Toonita Video: Cartoon EffectsToonita Video: Cartoon EffectsFree4.7★ (19)NoYesOct 2026
6Camera Cartoon : Photo and Video Effects !Camera Cartoon : Photo and Video Effects !Free5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7Cartoon Photo Effects MakerCartoon Photo Effects MakerFree—YesYesJul 2026
8Classic Cartoon Sound Effects and NoisesClassic Cartoon Sound Effects and Noises$0.994.1★ (46)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Cartoon Effect

Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit#1
4.1😞(5.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into unique cartoon art with this editor. Easily convert images from your gallery or capture new ones with your camera. Enhance your creations with adjustable settings and share them via email.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Turns photos into cartoons

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 💰 Requires payment for full features
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Limited free features
Toon Photo Editor: Clip2Comic#2

Toon Photo Editor: Clip2Comic by Digital Masterpieces GmbH

Cartoon Yourself, Comic Maker
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(41K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform photos and videos into vibrant cartoons, comics, and caricatures with a variety of artistic styles. Edit details precisely, add comic frames and decorations, and even create playful caricatures. Processed entirely on your device for privacy and speed.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Lots of creative filters
  • 💡 Versatile for photos and videos
  • 🤩 Impressive results
  • 🎉 Fun and engaging

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🚫 Limited free features
  • 🙄 Watermark on free version
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam#3

Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam by NET Sigma

AI Sketch, Watercolor & Comics
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(27K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform photos and videos into various artistic styles like cartoons, sketches, and paintings using AI. Apply different textures and advanced controls for unique creations. Save your artwork as videos, GIFs, or Live Photos in high resolution.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Produces interesting art-like images
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Versatile with many filters and effects
  • 🎨 Allows creating cartoon/comic-style images
  • 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription
  • 💡 Useful for artists and musicians

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires access to entire photo library
  • 💰 Many features locked behind paid version
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with saving videos
  • 🔍 Limited free filters/effects
  • 🔍 Lack of user control over some settings

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FAQ about Cartoon Effect

What are the best cartoon effect apps for iPhone?
Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit tops our cartoon effect apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 5.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top cartoon effect apps we rank are free to download, including Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit and Toon Photo Editor: Clip2Comic.
Photo To Cartoon Yourself Edit shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 241+ cartoon effect apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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