Best Paint Effects Apps

224+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free paint effects apps? 18 of our 224+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Paint Effects Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oil Painting EffectsOil Painting EffectsFree—NoYesMay 2026
2Paint FX : Photo Effects EditorPaint FX : Photo Effects Editor$3.994.2★ (216)NoYesOct 2026
3Paint lava effects on photos – Photo editorPaint lava effects on photos – Photo editorFree3.3★ (6)NoYesNov 2026
4Lava Challenge – EffectsLava Challenge – EffectsFree4.6★ (7)NoYesOct 2026
5Oil Painting Effect - Convert Your Photos into Oil PaintingsOil Painting Effect - Convert Your Photos into Oil PaintingsFree2.7★ (18)NoNoOct 2026
6Oil Shine - painting effectOil Shine - painting effectFree1.0★ (4)YesNoSep 2026
7Oil Shine Pro - paint effectOil Shine Pro - paint effect$1.994.8★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
8Oil Paint - Photo to Art MakerOil Paint - Photo to Art MakerFree4.6★ (443)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Paint Effects

Oil Painting Effects#1

Oil Painting Effects by Rohit Iyer

Vintage & Retro image editor
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos into classic oil paintings with a single tap. Adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, or fine-tune embossing depth and direction for a truly custom look. Easily crop, rotate, and flip images before sharing your artistic creations.

4.2😊(216 ratings)
$3.99In-App Purchases
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Edit photos selectively by applying filters, effects, and adjustments to specific areas with a finger swipe. This app offers a wide range of tools to enhance images, blend them, or transform them into sketches and cartoons. Share your creations and participate in community challenges.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Great editing features
  • 💯 Excellent photo effects
  • 🎨 Powerful blending tool
  • 🎨 Versatile editing options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Blend mode not working
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with updates
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
  • 🔍 Lack of video tutorials

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FAQ about Paint Effects

Are there free paint effects apps for iPhone?
Yes — 18 of the top paint effects apps we rank are free to download, including Oil Painting Effects and Paint lava effects on photos – Photo editor.
Oil Painting Effects has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 224+ paint effects apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.