Best Reels Effects Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the reels effects category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 242+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Reels Effects Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1REEL - Video Editing EffectsREEL - Video Editing EffectsFree4.8★ (1.5K)NoYesNov 2026
2Templix - Reels Video MakerTemplix - Reels Video MakerFree4.7★ (2.5K)NoYesNov 2026
3Reels: Video Templates MakerReels: Video Templates MakerFree4.6★ (1.6K)YesYesNov 2026
4Reels AI: Restyle Video PhotosReels AI: Restyle Video PhotosFree—NoYesMay 2026
5Unreels: AI Reel Video EditorUnreels: AI Reel Video EditorFree4.7★ (1.3K)NoYesNov 2026
6Mojo: AI Video & Reels EditorMojo: AI Video & Reels EditorFree4.9★ (139K)NoYesNov 2026
7ReelCut: Reel Video MakerReelCut: Reel Video MakerFree—NoYesOct 2026
8AI Video Generator & EffectsAI Video Generator & EffectsFree4.6★ (10)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Reels Effects

REEL - Video Editing Effects#1

REEL - Video Editing Effects by Tandraton Limited

Aesthetic Real-Time Editor
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😞(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your videos into artistic creations with real-time effects. Easily add motion, clone, cartoon, sketch, and glitch effects to make your footage unique and shareable. Impress your friends and followers with aesthetic video masterpieces.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 👍 User-friendly

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Misleading advertising
  • 💰 Overpriced
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
Templix - Reels Video Maker#2

Templix - Reels Video Maker by Leapixel

Templates, Effects & Music
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😞(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create viral-worthy videos with a vast collection of trending reel templates, effects, and music. Easily customize your own templates and sync your videos to the beat. New templates are added weekly to keep your content fresh and engaging.

What We Love

  • 👌 Incredible app
  • 💰 Helps increase followers

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Difficult to edit created reels
  • 🤖 Fake reviews
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Disabled features after subscription
  • 🚫 Can't delete the app
  • 🚫 Can only use one sound
  • 🚫 Cuts off 25% of frame
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
  • 🚫 Can't try without subscription
  • 🚫 No customer support
Reels: Video Templates Maker#3

Reels: Video Templates Maker by WONDER

Editor for Shorts & Stories
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😞(1.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create a professional and eye-catching Instagram feed with a variety of customizable templates. Easily design unique visual identities for your profile in minutes. Reusable templates help maintain a consistent and polished look.

What We Love

  • 💖 Attractive designs
  • 🤩 Lots of customization options
  • 🎨 Nice templates
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • ⚠️ Misleading free trial claims
  • 🤯 Unexpected charges
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

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FAQ about Reels Effects

What are the best reels effects apps for iPhone?
REEL - Video Editing Effects tops our reels effects apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top reels effects apps we rank are free to download, including REEL - Video Editing Effects and Templix - Reels Video Maker.
REEL - Video Editing Effects has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 242+ reels effects apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.