Best Photo Effect Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3β˜…, the photo effect category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 240+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Photo Effect Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Prequel: Photo & Video EditorPrequel: Photo & Video EditorFree4.7β˜… (347K)NoYesNov 2026
2Tezza: Aesthetic Photo EditorTezza: Aesthetic Photo EditorFree4.7β˜… (48K)NoYesNov 2026
3Blur Background Photo EffectBlur Background Photo EffectFree4.5β˜… (20K)YesYesNov 2026
4Blender Camera - Photo Double Exposure EffectsBlender Camera - Photo Double Exposure EffectsFree4.0β˜… (3)NoYesNov 2026
5Filto: AI Photo & Video EditorFilto: AI Photo & Video EditorFree4.7β˜… (167K)YesYesNov 2026
61998 Cam - Vintage Camera1998 Cam - Vintage CameraFree4.8β˜… (40K)YesYesNov 2026
7Photo Editor Effects + FiltersPhoto Editor Effects + FiltersFree4.7β˜… (1.4K)YesYesNov 2026
8Glitch Art Studio: Cam EffectsGlitch Art Studio: Cam EffectsFree4.7β˜… (15K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Photo Effect

Prequel: Photo & Video Editor#1

Prequel: Photo & Video Editor by Prequel Inc.

Aesthetic Vintage Filters App
Editor's Choice
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.7😐(347K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#22in Photo & Video
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This app offers a vast collection of over 800 aesthetic filters and effects to transform your photos and videos. Create unique visual styles with tools for 3D effects, text, music, and stickers. Unlock unlimited access to all features with a premium subscription.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Lots of filters and effects
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸ’‘ Unique and trendy filters
  • πŸš€ Quick photo/video editing
  • πŸ‘ Customizable filters

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription
  • πŸ”’ Privacy concerns with data sharing
  • πŸ› Frequent crashes and glitches
  • πŸ”‹ Battery draining issues
  • πŸ’° Filters/effects locked behind paywall
Tezza: Aesthetic Photo Editor#2

Tezza: Aesthetic Photo Editor by Tezza App LLC

Presets & Filters for Pictures
Strong Contender
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.7😐(48K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#21in Photo & Video
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Create stunning visual content with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Access over 40 unique presets, vintage-inspired effects, and over 150 story templates. Enhance your photos and videos with textures, plan your feed, and apply edits across multiple images.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Favorite editing app
  • 🎨 Best filter app
  • πŸ‘ Wonderfully app!!
  • πŸ“½οΈ Love the features
  • πŸ’― FIVE STARS!!

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Scam
  • πŸ” Poor customer service
  • πŸ”’ Doesn't disclaim about in app subscription
  • πŸ’° Seriously?
  • πŸ’Έ pls give a few free camera effects
  • 🚫 NOT WORKING!!!
  • πŸ”¨ Cool app, If it works…
  • 🚫 Can't save videos
  • 🀯 Unreliable. Huge faults! Lost priceless photos- twice!
  • πŸ› Keeps crashing
  • πŸ€” SAVE PHOTOS TO YOUR PHONE
  • πŸ› So many bugs
  • πŸ’° Definitely a SCAM!
  • πŸ› Bugs
  • πŸ’° Too expensive and disappointing
  • πŸ› Glitch
  • πŸ’° SCAM APP DO NOT BUY MEMBERSHIP
  • πŸ› Completely stopped working
  • πŸ€” it's ok
  • πŸ› Orientation bug
  • πŸ› Great potential but doesn't work
  • πŸ› Studio needs tons of improvements
  • πŸ› App keeps crashing
  • πŸ’° Now everything is subscription based
  • πŸ€” Awkward
  • πŸ› Glitchy and Unintuitive
  • πŸ’° In app purchases
  • πŸ’° NOT FREE
  • πŸ› Good App- terrible output.
  • πŸ› quality has gone down
  • πŸ› Really buggy
  • πŸ› SO MANY BUGS U CANT EVEN USE THIS APP
  • πŸ› Poor functionality
  • πŸ› Crashes often and easily
  • πŸ› Updated app not working
  • πŸ› Not working!!!
Blur Background Photo Effect#3

Blur Background Photo Effect by Shiho Sadamizu

Blurring faces and backgrounds
Worth Considering
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.5😊(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily enhance your photos with a variety of blurring and mosaic effects. Simply trace over areas to apply artistic filters, protect privacy, or achieve a professional camera look. The app also offers convenient cropping tools for further customization.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Straightforward app
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful blur feature
  • 🎨 Good customization options

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional glitches and crashes
  • πŸ”‹ Some issues with saving photos

More Photo Effect apps to explore

FAQ about Photo Effect

What are the best photo effect apps for iPhone?
Prequel: Photo & Video Editor tops our photo effect apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 347K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 18 of the top photo effect apps we rank are free to download, including Prequel: Photo & Video Editor and Tezza: Aesthetic Photo Editor.
Prequel: Photo & Video Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 240+ photo effect apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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