Best Dark Filters Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the dark filters category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Dark Filters Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Red – Dark FiltersRed – Dark FiltersFree4.7★ (213)NoYesOct 2026
2Esti: Aesthetic Photo EditorEsti: Aesthetic Photo EditorFree4.7★ (20K)NoYesNov 2026
3VSCO: Photo & Video EditorVSCO: Photo & Video EditorFree4.7★ (278K)NoYesNov 2026
4Prequel: Photo & Video EditorPrequel: Photo & Video EditorFree4.7★ (347K)NoYesNov 2026
5Tezza: Aesthetic Photo EditorTezza: Aesthetic Photo EditorFree4.7★ (48K)NoYesNov 2026
6PRESETS: Filters for PicturesPRESETS: Filters for PicturesFree4.8★ (10K)NoYesNov 2026
7Carbon - B&W Filters & EffectsCarbon - B&W Filters & EffectsFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesNov 2026
8Dark StudioDark StudioFree4.9★ (11)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Dark Filters

Red – Dark Filters#1

Red – Dark Filters by Anatoly Lapshin

Dark Neon Photo Effects
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(213 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create atmospheric night and abstract designs with dark, neon-inspired filters and effects. Add stylish text, geometric shapes, and draw or erase elements to transform your photos into unique posters or magazine covers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great color filters
  • 👍 Perfect for red filters
  • 👍 Affordable pro version
  • 👍 Good for quick edits
  • 👍 Nice results
  • 👍 Efficient and not complicated
  • 👍 Lots of free features
  • 👍 Simple and exactly what I wanted
  • 👍 Does exactly what I need
  • 👍 Best app
  • 👍 Amazing app
  • 👍 Cool app
  • 👍 Love this app
  • 👍 Very good app
  • 👍 Great tool
  • 👍 Beautiful colors and gradients
  • 👍 Free and functional
  • 👍 Good for fan pages

Room to Improve

  • anúncios Constant ads
  • 🐛 Picture quality degrades
  • 🐛 Zoom not visible with filters
  • 🐛 Only works on existing photos
  • 🐛 Confusing interface
  • 🐛 Basic and confusing
Esti: Aesthetic Photo Editor#2

Esti: Aesthetic Photo Editor by Prequel Inc.

Presets for Pictures & Videos
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😞(20K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#38in Photo & Video
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Streamline your content creation with powerful editing tools for photos and videos. Achieve visually consistent and attractive visuals for social media or blogs with features like batch editing, custom presets, and a variety of filters and effects. Refine your look with detailed adjustments and touch-ups.

What We Love

  • 💎 Beautiful filters
  • 🎨 Aesthetic editing tools
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Variety of editing options

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for most features
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • ❌ False advertising
VSCO: Photo & Video Editor#3

VSCO: Photo & Video Editor by Visual Supply Company

Photography Filters & Presets
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😞(278K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#19in Photo & Video
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This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for photo and video editing, including advanced filters, AI enhancements, and collage creation. It also provides a platform for photographers to build professional portfolios, collaborate with others, and share their work within a creative community.

What We Love

  • 💖 Excellent photo editing tools
  • 🎨 Wide variety of presets and filters
  • 🚫 No likes/follower counts
  • 🤳 Good for creative expression

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔒 Locked presets/filters previously purchased
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🤯 Confusing UI changes
  • 🗑️ Deleting photos from camera roll also deletes from app

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FAQ about Dark Filters

What are the best dark filters apps for iPhone?
Red – Dark Filters tops our dark filters apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 213 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top dark filters apps we rank are free to download, including Red – Dark Filters and Esti: Aesthetic Photo Editor.
Red – Dark Filters has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ dark filters apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.