Gone are the days when you needed a DSLR to take amazing pictures. The best photo apps for iPhone will help even beginners get professional-quality images. Whether you want to experiment with manual camera settings or use presets and filters that produce consistently good results, these apps have it all. So, make the most of your iPhone camera and click!
- photoleap
- PhotoLab
- Afterlight
- VSCO
- ProCam 6
- FOCUS
- Rookie Cam
- Flickr
- Snapseed
- Halide Mark II
- eye em
1. Photoleap – Editors’ Choice
When it comes to photo editing on iOS devices, Photofox – Photo Editor offers an all-in-one solution to edit images with high precision. The app comes with more intuitive photo mixing so you can create stunning double exposures and eye-catching artwork.
Combine multiple photos with ease and edit each layer to suit your needs. There is also a tool to perfectly adjust transparency and blend modes to make your photos stand out.
And just in case you want to give your images a bit of a creative edge, you can paint and paint on your photos, create impressive graphic designs, and even post adorable social media posts. Another feature to look out for is spot blemish removal, support for 16-bit image depth, and the ability to edit even RAW images.
But be aware that the free option of Photofox – Photo Editor is quite limited and you will need to subscribe to the premium model to get access to all the powerful tools.
Price: Free (In-app purchase starts at $1.99)
2. Photo Lab: Image Editing App
“Photo Lab”contains over 600 amazing effects that instantly transform the look of any photo. Using photo montages with automatic face recognition, you can become a tiger, a scientist, an astronaut or even a gangster.
Place your photo on an iPhone screen, a dollar bill, or even on an ancient book to imagine yourself as a legendary star. Draw on your photos to give them an artistic touch. In addition, you will collect some memorable photos to make an impressive collage.
Price: Free
3. Afterlight – photo editor
This app offers the perfect balance of easy-to-use yet powerful features. It will help you instantly transform your photos with filters, effects and highlights. In addition, you have a set of professional tools that can also process RAW images.
The filter library is particularly impressive and constantly updated. In addition, the interface is easy to use and very user friendly. This is a great app for both beginners and experienced editors.
Price: Free ($2.99 for a monthly membership).
4. VSCO: photo and video editor
How long can you hide from view the photo and video application that is very popular among beginners and professional photographers alike? Yes, I’m talking about VSCO, which is highly regarded for professional tools, including over 200 top-notch presets. Using professionally designed presets, you can complete your photos with precision.
Features such as HSL and frames provide more flexibility when editing images. But VSCO headlines are an opportunity to learn a ton of tips, tricks, and tutorials that can go a long way in improving your photography skills.
But keep in mind that the free version of VSCO only gives you access to limited features, and you’ll need to sign up for a membership ($20/year) to take advantage of all the presets and professional tutorials.
Price: Free (In-app purchase starts at $0.99)
5. ProCam 6
With a top-notch camera, ProCam 6 will keep you completely protected. The app has multiple shooting modes such as slow shutter, burst mode, portrait mode, 3D photo and more.
With manual control over a wide range of key parameters such as focus, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, ProCam 6 captures stunning images. It is also possible to take photos in RAW format.
With 60 professionally designed filters, the camera app gives you more freedom to beautify your images. Not to mention 17 lenses including Vignette, White Vignette, Fisheye, Tilt Shift and more that will add fun and sparkle to your photos.
Price: $6.99
6. FOCUS
What bribed me about FOCUS was its effectiveness. The camera app takes full advantage of the dual camera, allowing you to not only capture top-notch portraits, but also adjust the depth control effect.
The app lets you choose from several simulated aperture stops to get breathtaking pinpoint bokeh effects. You can add lights to 3D space to make your images stand out. Make the maximum number of aperture shapes and add a depth filter to make your images look enviable even to professionals.
And with the ability to fine-tune color and brightness, taking great pictures should not be a big problem for you. Want to get some tips from the pros on how to take better portraits? Watch video tutorials to improve your skills.
Price: Free
7. Rookie Cam – Photo Editor
Rookie Cam has everything you need to take amazing photos. With over 150 great filters, the app is fully equipped to add magic to your photos with ease.
Stunning blur effect makes the object clearer and more attractive. Important features such as 6x digital zoom, manual exposure and white balance control, and flash control in flashlight mode ensure you can capture the highest quality photos. You can combine up to 9 photos to make a great collage. What’s more, there are 14 cute themes and 60 textures and highlights to beautify your images.
Price: Free
8. Flickr
Flickr is one of the most popular platforms for uploading and sharing unique photos and videos. You can automatically upload your photos to your Flicker Camera Roll. They will remain private until you unlock them.
Browse through a vast collection of adorable photos and organize them the way you want. The app also lets you edit images and add filters to enhance your shots. Engage with the Flickr community and exchange opinions with like-minded people.
Price: Free
9 Snapseed
Snapseed is one of the best photo editing apps. With 26 advanced tools and filters, it makes editing fast and very easy.
You can edit any RAW files and export them as JPG. There are seven convenient controls for perfect exposure and color adjustments. If you want your photo to look more trendy, be sure to add a glamorous glow. In addition, you can use highlights and scratches to give your drawing a retro look.
Price: Free
10. Halide Mark II – Professional Camera
Halide Camera is highly acclaimed by experts and fans alike. This is one of the best photo editing apps for iOS. With a wide range of editing tools, it allows you to create frames with high fidelity.
You can use an excellent camera for shooting portraits with bokeh effect. And with tools like focus peaking and RAW recording, it has the quality to match your professional requirements.
Not to mention the smart auto mode and sleek manual controls that ensure you have the control you want with your shots. Plus, you can fine-tune shutter speed, white balance, and ISO to suit your workflow.
Price: $5.99
11. EyeEm – Photography
With EyeEm you can sell your photos, get more exposure and be able to gain crucial knowledge to become a famous photographer. You can license your photos from the EyeEm marketplace or other well-known marketplaces. Publish your impressive photos to leading agencies, media and brands.
The app also has some high quality tools to enhance your photos. 24 adjustable photo filters make it easy to decorate your photos.
Price: Free
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Based on functionality and advanced editing tools, these photography apps have proven to be worthy of a look for me. When there are too many options, there is a problem of abundance. However, when competition is fierce, it is end users like us who are the ultimate winners.
What’s your best iOS app for photography? Let me know about it in the comments below.