133+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Whirlpool Filter Challenge is the household name in swirl filter, but it's far from the only option. We track 133+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 1.2★ (58) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.8★ (219) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.1★ (76) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |
Discover viral filter challenges and join friends for hilarious fun. Explore unique visual effects like the Whirlpool Effect, where reality bends and swirls into fantastical forms. Get inspired by trending videos and take on exciting challenges.
Create engaging videos with trending visual effects like whirlpools, tornadoes, and distortions. Easily join challenges, transform faces, and generate eye-catching content with a variety of fun filters.
This app transforms your phone into a slit-scan camera, capturing continuous slices of time to create surreal and dynamic images. Explore motion, distortion, and unique visual effects to unleash your creativity in photography.
