Best Photo Editor Effects + Filters Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 244+ photo editor effects + filters apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Photo Editor Effects + Filters Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
11967: Retro Filters & Effects1967: Retro Filters & EffectsFree4.5★ (34K)YesYesNov 2026
2Prequel: Photo & Video EditorPrequel: Photo & Video EditorFree4.7★ (347K)NoYesNov 2026
3Filto: AI Photo & Video EditorFilto: AI Photo & Video EditorFree4.7★ (167K)YesYesNov 2026
4Prisma: Photo Editor, FiltersPrisma: Photo Editor, FiltersFree4.7★ (211K)YesYesNov 2026
5Photo Editor Effects + FiltersPhoto Editor Effects + FiltersFree4.7★ (1.4K)YesYesNov 2026
6MIX-Photo Editor & FiltersMIX-Photo Editor & FiltersFree4.7★ (13K)YesYesNov 2026
7Polarr: Photo Filters & EditorPolarr: Photo Filters & EditorFree4.7★ (67K)NoYesNov 2026
8One-touch Photo Editor with Filters and effects.LOne-touch Photo Editor with Filters and effects.LFree5.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Photo Editor Effects + Filters

1967: Retro Filters & Effects#1

1967: Retro Filters & Effects by Maple Media Apps, LLC

Vintage Camera + Photo Editor
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😐(34K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos with authentic vintage analog camera effects. Apply over 200 retro filters, light leaks, grain, and dust for a nostalgic look. Easily adjust effects and opacity for a unique, old-school aesthetic.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great filters
  • 👍 Simplistic and easy to use
  • 💡 Unique vintage style
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Too many paid filters
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation
  • 🔍 Difficult to use
Prequel: Photo & Video Editor#2

Prequel: Photo & Video Editor by Prequel Inc.

Aesthetic Vintage Filters App
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(347K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#24in Photo & Video
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Create visually striking photos and videos with a vast array of aesthetic filters and effects. Easily add text, music, and stickers to enhance your content. Offers templates for quick, high-quality edits and advanced tools for fine-tuning your creations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Lots of filters and effects
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Unique and trendy filters
  • 🚀 Quick photo/video editing
  • 👍 Customizable filters

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
  • 💰 Filters/effects locked behind paywall
Filto: AI Photo & Video Editor#3

Filto: AI Photo & Video Editor by Pinso, Inc.

Effects & Filters for Pictures
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(167K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your photos and videos with a wide array of aesthetic effects, filters, and dynamic stickers. Create visually stunning content with customizable options and trendy templates. Perfect for social media sharing.

What We Love

  • 👍 Amazing filters
  • 💫 Aesthetic edits
  • 🎨 Variety of effects
  • 🤳 Good for TikTok/Instagram
  • 🔍 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Fun to play with

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🚫 Limited free filters
  • 🔁 Can only use 1-2 filters per edit
  • 📤 Watermark on free edits
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🕰️ Long save times

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FAQ about Photo Editor Effects + Filters

What are the best photo editor effects + filters apps for iPhone?
1967: Retro Filters & Effects tops our photo editor effects + filters apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 34K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top photo editor effects + filters apps we rank are free to download, including 1967: Retro Filters & Effects and Prequel: Photo & Video Editor.
1967: Retro Filters & Effects shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 244+ photo editor effects + filters apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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