# Photo Effects

> Give your photos that magic look

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AppTornado
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 9,566,355
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (16,770 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.61
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-12
- **First published:** 2011-04-05
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 4.14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree)
- **Website:** [http://www.appbrain.com/app/photo-effects/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree](http://www.appbrain.com/app/photo-effects/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.appbrain.com/info/help/privacy/index.html](https://www.appbrain.com/info/help/privacy/index.html)

## Description

**Photo Effects: Give your photos that magic look.**

Photo Effects is a powerful and intuitive photo editor designed to enhance your images with a variety of colorful and vibrant effects. Instantly preview multiple filters and chain them together to create unique looks for your photos. You can load photos directly from Facebook, snap new pictures using your camera, and save your edit history to keep track of your creative process.

Unlock additional effects by installing more apps or through in-app purchases. Sharing your masterpieces is easy with options to post via email, Twitter, or Facebook. Whether you're a casual user or a photo enthusiast, Photo Effects offers a fun and engaging way to make your photos stand out.

## Rankings

- #14,625 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the app easy to use and good for improving poor-quality photos, with some advanced tools available. Major complaints focus on paywalled features and intrusive ads, plus limited effect/text choices and occasional bugs or outdated maintenance. Several reviewers also say the app’s store screenshots don’t match the real experience.

### Pros

- Easy to use; simple and user-friendly interface
- Helps improve and alter low-quality photos effectively
- Includes some advanced tools (e.g., sharpen)
- Basic editing features available for free without paying

### Cons

- Many desirable effects and features locked behind in-app purchases; perceived nickel-and-diming
- Intrusive ads, including full-screen ads before accessing the gallery
- Limited effect/text options compared to expectation; screenshots/descriptions may be misleading
- App appears outdated to some users and has reported bugs (e.g., controls/glitches)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appspot.swisscodemonkeys.effectsfree)