Best Video Effects Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good video effects apps. We benchmark 239+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Video Effects Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Prequel: Photo & Video EditorPrequel: Photo & Video EditorFree4.7β˜… (347K)NoYesNov 2026
2EFEKT Video Effects & FiltersEFEKT Video Effects & FiltersFree4.6β˜… (17K)YesYesNov 2026
3Shot Fx - After Effects VideoShot Fx - After Effects VideoFree4.6β˜… (10K)YesYesNov 2026
4ClipIt - Video Maker & EditorClipIt - Video Maker & EditorFree4.6β˜… (481)YesYesNov 2026
5InShot - Video EditorInShot - Video EditorFree4.8β˜… (2.5M)YesYesNov 2026
6Empio β€” Live video effectsEmpio β€” Live video effectsFree4.5β˜… (30)NoNoOct 2026
7Filto: AI Photo & Video EditorFilto: AI Photo & Video EditorFree4.7β˜… (167K)YesYesNov 2026
8CapCut: Photo & Video EditorCapCut: Photo & Video EditorFree4.6β˜… (1.1M)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Video Effects

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
#27in Photo & Video
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Create visually stunning 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

  • 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
EFEKT Video Effects & Filters#2

EFEKT Video Effects & Filters by PicsArt, Inc.

Clip Editing, Glitch & Blur FX
Strong Contender
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.6😊(17K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great effects
  • πŸ‘ Customizable effects
  • 🎨 Unique and creative effects
  • πŸ’‘ Powerful video editing capabilities
  • πŸ‘ User-friendly interface

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Subscription model is frustrating
  • πŸ”’ Many effects locked behind paywall
  • πŸ”’ Inability to use all features without subscription
  • πŸ”‹ Battery drain issues
  • πŸ› Occasional crashes and glitches
Shot Fx - After Effects Video#3

Shot Fx - After Effects Video by 鼎 ηŽ‹

vfx movie maker & live camera
Worth Considering
πŸ“· Photo & Video
4.6😐(10K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create impressive VFX movies with a variety of special effects and templates. Easily add dragons, fire, wings, and more to your videos, even from your existing clips. No complex equipment needed to make stunning visual content.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Good game
  • πŸš€ Awesome effects
  • πŸŽ₯ Helpful for making videos
  • πŸ’‘ Innovative features

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Too many premium features
  • πŸ” Limited free options
  • πŸ€– Forced ads and subscriptions
  • πŸ› Technical issues (camera orientation, crashes)

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FAQ about Video Effects

What are the best video effects apps for iPhone?
Prequel: Photo & Video Editor tops our video effects 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€” 20 of the top video effects apps we rank are free to download, including Prequel: Photo & Video Editor and EFEKT Video Effects & Filters.
Prequel: Photo & Video Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 239+ video effects apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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