Best Cartoon Photo Editor & Effects Apps

222+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 3.9β˜…, the cartoon photo editor & effects category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 222+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Cartoon Photo Editor & Effects Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Cartoon Photo Editor & EffectsCartoon Photo Editor & EffectsFreeβ€”YesYesMay 2026
2Instant Toon: Cartoon Art CamInstant Toon: Cartoon Art CamFree4.7β˜… (27K)YesYesNov 2026
3Color Pop : AI Photo EditorColor Pop : AI Photo EditorFree4.6β˜… (78K)YesYesOct 2026
4Face Effect HD- Cartoon EditorFace Effect HD- Cartoon EditorFree4.3β˜… (297)YesYesOct 2026
5Cartoon Photo Effects MakerCartoon Photo Effects MakerFreeβ€”YesYesJul 2026
6TooniAI: Cartoon Photo EditorTooniAI: Cartoon Photo EditorFree2.0β˜… (1)NoYesOct 2026
7Turn Photo To Picture ColoringTurn Photo To Picture ColoringFree4.5β˜… (2.2K)YesYesNov 2026
8Pixlure - AI Art EffectsPixlure - AI Art EffectsFree4.6β˜… (173)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Cartoon Photo Editor & Effects

Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam#2

Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam by NET Sigma

AI Sketch, Watercolor & Comics
Strong Contender
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.7😊(27K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam screenshot 1
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam screenshot 2
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam screenshot 3
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam screenshot 4
Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam screenshot 5
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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

  • πŸš€ Produces interesting art-like images
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Versatile with many filters and effects
  • 🎨 Allows creating cartoon/comic-style images
  • πŸ’° One-time purchase, no subscription
  • πŸ’‘ Useful for artists and musicians

Room to Improve

  • πŸ”’ Requires access to entire photo library
  • πŸ’° Many features locked behind paid version
  • πŸ› Occasional crashes or issues with saving videos
  • πŸ” Limited free filters/effects
  • πŸ” Lack of user control over some settings
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor#3

Color Pop : AI Photo Editor by Color Pop Effects LLC

Hair,Eye,Skin Recolor Effects
Worth Considering
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.6😐(78K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor screenshot 1
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor screenshot 2
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor screenshot 3
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor screenshot 4
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor screenshot 5

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

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • 🎨 Great color editing features
  • πŸ’‘ Unique and creative effects
  • 🎨 Allows for selective coloring

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model
  • πŸ” Limited free features
  • 🚫 Watermark issues
  • πŸ› Crashes and performance problems
  • πŸ“’ Too many ads

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FAQ about Cartoon Photo Editor & Effects

Are there free cartoon photo editor & effects apps for iPhone?
Yes β€” 20 of the top cartoon photo editor & effects apps we rank are free to download, including Cartoon Photo Editor & Effects and Instant Toon: Cartoon Art Cam.
Cartoon Photo Editor & Effects shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 222+ cartoon photo editor & effects apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.