Prequel review

Prequel is the pick when your aesthetic is loud rather than subtle. Its App Store listing lists 800+ effects and filters among the free features, with signature effects named DISCO, DIAMOND, BLING, TEAL, MIAMI, PRISM, VHS and D3D. D3D turns still photos into 3D moving pictures, and templates create aesthetic videos in one tap. You can add text with 30+ fonts, music and stickers, and fine-tune with adjustment tools. Prequel Gold unlocks a larger library of filters, effects and advanced tools; the vendor says prices vary by country, and the plans shown on the US App Store listing changed between our checks, so confirm the price in the app. It is on iPhone, iPad and Google Play. The effects suit Reels and TikTok better than a calm, film-toned grid, where VSCO or Afterlight fit better. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

bold aesthetic effects for Reels and TikTok

Price

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Key features

• 800+ effects and filters in the free features list
• Named effects such as DISCO, VHS, PRISM and D3D
• D3D turns photos into 3D moving pictures
• One-tap templates for aesthetic videos
• 30+ fonts, music and stickers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest effect count on this list at 800+
• Strength: Strong video tools for short-form posts
• Strength: 4.7 rating from 347K ratings
• Weakness: Effects lean bold, which suits video more than a subtle feed
• Weakness: Gold prices on the US App Store listing change between visits, so check the in-app price
• Weakness: Larger effects library needs Prequel Gold

Key facts

• Effects and filters: 800+
• Fonts: 30+
• App Store rating: 4.7 from 347K ratings
• Age rating: 13+
• Size: 325 MB

Where it ranks

Prequel is No. 9 in our Best Photo Filter Apps verdict.