Looking to improve your photography and/or video? Apple recommends the 10 best photography apps for iPhone, based on its opinion
It has already been demonstrated that Apple goes all out when it comes to photography. The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro aims to continue improving what was done with the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the best is yet to come in 2025. Without a doubt, iPhone stands out for its strengths in video recording and photography continues to struggle against its competitors although it positions itself as one of the best cameras in terms of mobile devices. To complete the experience, If you own an iPhone and want to take a bigger step to improve the quality of your photo content, Apple recommends Top 10 Photography Apps.
- Picsart AI, one of the best compact photo editors
- Splice, a space dedicated to videos
- VSCO, one of the classic photo editors
- Remini, from blurry to extraordinary photos in just one touch
- Photoshop Express, for Adobe experts
- Prequel, an “aesthetic” editor
- Halide Mark II, one of the best apps for taking photos
- Darkroom, the alternative to Lightroom
- Camera+, edit without leaving your photo library
- Loopsie, a new immersive video content
Picsart AI, one of the best compact photo editors
We start this compilation of recommendations with Picsart AI, a ideal application to exploit your creativity in photo editing. You can create professional-quality designs and experience cutting-edge AI. Enhance your photos with the best filters and effects, more have completely intuitive graphic design tools.
Thanks to AI, this has improved a lot and as proof, If you have poor quality images, you can improve them with the Refine AI editing tool. You can also replace things like faces, hair colors, and other elements in a photo.
The app is free but offers monthly and yearly subscriptions to get its full potential. Starting at $7.49 for the monthly Gold version, $36.99 for the annual Gold version and $48.99 for the annual Pro version.
Splice, a space dedicated to videos
If you’re looking to improve your video content, don’t miss out on what Splice can do for you.. It stands out for being a creator of personalized videos with a professional look. Make the simplest adjustments how to cut clips, apply transitions to add slow motion effects, apply effect masks, remove backgrounds and much more.
It promises to bring together the best of a desktop app into something more optimized for your iPhone. Give it a different twist with a variety of included music and sound effects. Record voiceovers with the built-in recorder, then cut and mix different audio tracks with precision.
The subscription starts at $4.99 per week; $9.99 or $11.99 in Splice Bundle and up to $74.99 taking into account an annual subscription.
VSCO, one of the classic photo editors
If you are new to the world of mobile photography, VSCO is the perfect app to start with.. The tools it has are unique, it promises to transform your photos and videos exactly the way you want to see them. If you share your content on social media, make sure to use #VSCO so that the same app can showcase your creations.
Get access to 10 free presets, if you have RAW photos you can import and edit them easily. Other features like contrast, saturation, grain, fade, shift, etc. are available so you can find a way to make your photos stand out.
Try out all the features VSCO has for you for 7 days. If you’re convinced, choose one of the plans that fit your budget. It starts at $7.99 per month for the Plus version ($29.99 per year) and $14.99 for the Pro version ($69.99 per year).
Remini, from blurry to extraordinary photos in just one touch
It claims to have revitalized over 100 million photos since its release as an app. Remini is an app that will give new life to your old and blurry original photos. It stands out by giving you a new look in clear and crisp HD.
You will be able to capture each of your damaged or blurry photos and repair them in the blink of an eye.. They are now supported by more advanced AI technology. Access for free and subscribe to weekly, monthly or yearly premium features.
Photoshop Express, for Adobe experts
If you are already familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Don’t miss your chance to experience a mobile-first experience with Photoshop Express. Edit images quickly and easily. Now with the benefits of AI design tools for photo editing.
Apply different types of corrections, aesthetic filters, and presets to edit different content. If you think your selfies lack color or tone, retouch them in seconds.
Unlock premium features starting at $8.49.
Prequel, an “aesthetic” editor
With Prequel, edit your photos with the “aesthetic” touch you are looking for thanks to more than 300 effects and filters.. You can create 3D animated images with the D3D function. If you want to add text, you have more than 30 custom fonts and adjustments with custom tools.
Unlock full access to Prequel effects and filters starting at $5.49 per week and $37.99 per year. Check out the promotions running all month long.
Halide Mark II, one of the best apps for taking photos
This application stands out for being a real alternative to the native camera of the iPhone. Although it is a subscription app, it is transforming the way we take photos. Many media outlets have listed it as one of the essential apps that everyone should have.
It’s “the most powerful camera, with the simplest and most elegant design, a pro camera for everyone.” If you have an iPhone XR or iPhone SE, you can take portraits of animals and objects even if it’s not possible natively. Captures in RAW, TIFF, HEIC or JPG.
Start a 7-day trial and subscribe for $2.99 per month, $12.49 per year, or buy the app for $69.99.
Darkroom, the alternative to Lightroom
Addressing the topic of Adobe applications, If you are familiar with Lightroom and want a big change, Darkroom offers to “elevate your projects” with a full suite of edits. You will be able to edit your photos with advanced depth and object recognition; If you are a detail-oriented person and want to retouch a person’s photo, you can adjust hair and skin with precision.
There is also room for RAW photo editing with support for full resolution and 16-bit color depth. Subscribe to Darkroom monthly for $5.99 or $39.99 per year.
Camera+, edit without leaving your photo library
This application integrates with Apple Photo Library instead of importing and exporting photos. This is a relaunch of an original app that reached 14 million sales. This is partly due to the fact that the iPhone has improved in terms of quality and technical tools. Camera+ adds manual controls, RAW shooting, and in-depth editing.
The shooting modes are striking, like Smile mode which captures when smiles are detected in a photo, as well as Stabilizer mode which takes photos only when the iPhone is stable to provide clear and quality results.
Subscribe to the monthly plan for $2.99 and annually for $11.99. The one-time purchase is priced at $59.99.
Loopsie, a new immersive video content
To finish this compilation, Loopsie is completely changing what a photography app means. You can create combined photo and video effects as if it were something magical. Instead of using filters innovative video loops are made.
Its interface is very intuitive, it makes creating a “Loopsie” as simple as taking a selfie. Decide whether the loop created will bounce or fade. If you want to take advantage of all its capabilities, subscribe to its different subscriptions starting at $7.99.
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