VSCO review

VSCO made film-style phone editing popular, and the app still centers on presets. Its App Store listing describes 200+ presets and filters, including Film X looks inspired by Kodak, Fuji and Agfa, and Recipes that save your favorite combinations. You can paste one edit onto up to 100 photos, and tools such as HSL, Dodge and Burn, Split Tone and Grain go well beyond basic filters. The Pro tier adds AI Lab for removing distractions, upscaling and repairs, and the app also covers video editing, collages, portfolio sites and client galleries. The app is free to download; in the US App Store, Plus costs $9.99 a month or $39.99 a year and Pro $14.99 a month or $69.99 a year. VSCO is less suited to raw-heavy desktop work and the best tools sit behind membership, but for phone shooters who want a recognizable style and a community, it is a strong choice.

Who it is for

Phone photographers who want a consistent film look and a place to share.

Price

Free app; Plus from $9.99 per month or $39.99 per year, Pro $14.99 per month or $69.99 per year on the US App Store.

Yearly Plus $39.99 Monthly Plus $9.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• 200+ presets, including Film X looks inspired by Kodak, Fuji and Agfa
• Paste one edit onto up to 100 photos
• HSL, Dodge and Burn, Split Tone and Grain tools
• AI Lab for removing distractions, upscaling and repairs on Pro
• Video editing, collages and portfolio sites

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Distinctive film-style presets
• Strength: Batch edits on up to 100 photos at once
• Strength: Community and portfolio features built in
• Weakness: Full preset library needs a paid membership
• Weakness: AI Lab requires the Pro tier
• Weakness: Not a desktop raw workflow

Key facts

• Plus: $9.99 per month or $39.99 per year
• Pro: $14.99 per month or $69.99 per year
• Presets: 200+ with membership
• Batch editing: Up to 100 photos

Where it ranks

VSCO is No. 10 in our Best Photo Editing Apps verdict.