Best Real-Time Effects Camera Apps

Effects Cam - Visual Effects

Overlay Movie Visual Effects

Free

Easily add realistic special effects like fire, explosions, and blood to your photos. Import or take pictures, then tap to add and adjust visual elements to create your own action scenes.

Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera

Photo filters & Video effects

Free

Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera emulations. Offers a range of editing tools and effects to enhance your shots without post-editing.

EFEKT Video Effects & Filters

Clip Editing, Glitch & Blur FX

Free

Create unique videos and photos with dynamic, sound-reactive effects. Morph your reality with over 50 customizable visual styles and add personalized touches with drawing tools and text overlays. Export in Full HD for sharing on social media.

West - Film & Effects

Presets, Photo Editor, Camera

Free

This app allows you to capture and edit photos and videos with a distinctive film aesthetic. It offers handcrafted color presets, unique on-device generated film grain, and creative effects like light leaks and bloom. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks all features.

Mega Photo Glasses: Real-Time Camera Effects

by Falstad.com

$0.99

Apply a wide variety of fun and hilarious lens effects to your photos and videos in real-time. Mix and match over 70 effects with 20 frames for endless creative possibilities. Easily share your creations with friends via email or social media.

Kamon - Vintage Film Camera

Photo Filters & Video Effects

Free

Capture photos and videos with an authentic analog film camera aesthetic. This app provides a unique shooting experience with features like flash control and light leak effects. Share your creations using the dedicated hashtag.

iVideoCamera Lite

40+ Real-Time Video Effects

Free

Record videos with a wide array of real-time visual effects. Explore over 20 free filters like old film, cartoon, and VHS, with more available for unlock.

ProCam - Pro Camera

Manual Camera + RAW

$9.99

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

Bokeh Camera - Color Effects

Photo Depth Mode Filter Cam

Free

Easily add beautiful bokeh light effects to your photos with various shapes and random color options. Enhance your images with a few taps and save them in high quality.

Pixel Art Camera

Real-time Filters & Effects

Free

Transform your photos and videos into pixel art in real-time with a variety of unique styles and creative effects. Save your creations as videos, Live Photos, or GIFs.

Thermal & Night Vision Camera

Heat sensor effects

Free

Simulate thermal and night vision camera effects on your phone. Capture photos and videos with realistic heat patterns and low-light visuals. Apply filters to live footage or existing media from your gallery.

SketchSnap -Live Sketch Camera

Hand-Drawn Styles in Seconds

Free

Transform your photos into artistic creations with a variety of hand-drawn and painted styles applied in real-time. This app offers an intuitive interface and special features like a silent shutter and built-in light for enhanced photography.

Pro Camera by Moment

Manual Photo + Video Camera

$4.99

$8.99 | 44% OFF

Take full creative control of your mobile photography and videography with advanced manual controls. Offers features inspired by professional DSLR and mirrorless cameras, making it easy to dial in precise settings for stunning results. Ideal for both aspiring and experienced creators.

Thermal Vision FX Camera :iTVC

Heat Imaging Filter Effects

Free

Apply real-time thermal-style heat vision filters to your camera feed. Enhance your photos and videos with unique visual effects. Supports standard iOS screen recording for video capture.

Funny Face Filters: Camera App

Real-Time Silly Face Effects

Free

Transform your selfies and videos with a wide array of real-time filters and effects. Easily capture and share humorous distortions and creative visuals, making everyday moments more entertaining for all ages.

RetroCam: Vintage Film Camera

Disposable effect, old filter

Free

Apply authentic vintage film effects to your photos with realistic light leaks, grain, and scratches. This app lets you recreate the analog photography style of the 80s with a variety of carefully crafted filters and editing tools.

MirrorCamFx - Mirror Camera Fx

Mirror Effects Photo Editor

Free

Easily add fun and creative mirror effects to your photos with a variety of live lenses and filters. Enhance your images further with popular photography effects and the ability to merge multiple effects for unique results. Share your edited masterpieces directly to social media.