Best Free Photo Editing Apps Effects

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to free photo editing apps effects or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 231+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free Photo Editing Apps Effects (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Color Pop : AI Photo EditorColor Pop : AI Photo EditorFree4.6★ (78K)YesYesNov 2026
2Photo Editor ­Photo Editor ­Free4.6★ (6.8K)NoYesNov 2026
3PicShop Lite - Photo EditorPicShop Lite - Photo EditorFree4.6★ (1.7K)NoYesOct 2026
4A Color Story: Photo EditorA Color Story: Photo EditorFree4.8★ (31K)NoYesNov 2026
5SnapEdit: Photo Editor AISnapEdit: Photo Editor AIFree4.8★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
6MIX-Photo Editor & FiltersMIX-Photo Editor & FiltersFree4.7★ (13K)YesYesNov 2026
71967: Retro Filters & Effects1967: Retro Filters & EffectsFree4.5★ (34K)YesYesNov 2026
8Prisma: Photo Editor, FiltersPrisma: Photo Editor, FiltersFree4.7★ (211K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Photo Editing Apps Effects

Color Pop : AI Photo Editor#1

Color Pop : AI Photo Editor by Color Pop Effects LLC

Hair,Eye,Skin Recolor Effects
Editor's Choice
📷 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
Photo Editor ­#2

Photo Editor ­ by Gianluca Radice

Best Filters & Picture Effects
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😊(6.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your photos with a wide array of filters, templates, and editing tools. Easily create and share stunning images for social media with a user-friendly interface and regular updates.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Best editor I have ever used
  • ⭐ Good for editing
  • ⭐ Love this app
  • ⭐ Great app
  • ⭐ Awesome app
  • ⭐ Helpful for editing
  • ⭐ Simple and easy to use
  • ⭐ Good for beginners

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Will not work
  • 🐛 Can't do anything with this app
  • 🔒 Collects and sells data from your phone
  • 🔒 Subscription required for full features
  • 🔧 Limited editing options
  • 🔧 Difficult to use interface
4.6😊(1.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your photos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools, including color adjustments, filters, effects, and artistic brushes. Easily add text, stickers, and frames, then share your creations directly to social media. Supports high-resolution images for both casual users and photographers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for cropping photos
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for enhancing photos
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 👍 Effective for basic editing needs
  • 👍 Straightforward and intuitive
  • 👍 Produces professional-looking results
  • 👍 Lots of great features
  • 👍 Excellent value for money
  • 👍 Fantastic app for beginners

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Limited free features, must pay for full version
  • 🐛 Unreliable, doesn't always work as expected
  • 🐛 Saving issues, photos get blurry
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance, especially with zooming and panning

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FAQ about Free Photo Editing Apps Effects

What are the best free photo editing apps effects for iPhone?
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor tops our free photo editing apps effects ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 78K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Color Pop : AI Photo Editor shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 231+ free photo editing apps effects on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.