Afterlight review

Afterlight is the value pick for film aesthetics. Its App Store listing describes 300+ one-tap film presets made to emulate Kodak Gold, Portra, Agfa Vista and disposable cameras, plus 100+ overlays, including light leaks made with real 35mm film, dust textures, vintage paper and VHS effects. Film effects such as Double Exposure, Halation, Color Shift and Chroma sit next to 30+ adjustment tools, and you can save combinations as a Fusion Filter. A camera mode applies looks live, with RAW presets modeled on classic digital cameras and medium-format film, and you can finish with borders or an instant film frame. Afterlight PRO is listed from $2.99 a month, with lifetime purchases also on the listing. The team says it does not collect, store or share any user data. It lacks video editing and a feed planner. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

film and disposable-camera looks on a small budget

Price

Free app; Afterlight PRO from $2.99 per month on the US App Store; lifetime options listed.

Monthly Afterlight PRO $2.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 300+ film presets inspired by Kodak Gold, Portra, Agfa Vista and disposable cameras
• 100+ real overlays, including light leaks made with real 35mm film and dust textures
• Double Exposure, Halation, Color Shift and Chroma film effects
• 30+ editing tools including Curves, Grain, Glow and Vignette
• Camera mode with live filters and RAW presets

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 300+ presets for a low monthly price
• Strength: Real film light leaks and dust overlays
• Strength: Listing states it does not collect, store or share user data
• Weakness: No video editing in this app; Afterlight sells a separate video editor
• Weakness: No community or feed planner
• Weakness: Several overlapping PRO prices on the App Store listing

Key facts

• Presets: 300+
• Overlays: 100+
• Lifetime option: Lifetime Afterlight PRO, $39.99
• App Store rating: 4.7 from 21K ratings
• Age rating: 4+

Where it ranks

Afterlight is No. 4 in our Best Photo Filter Apps verdict.