Filtsy is an AR video effects app for LiDAR-equipped iOS devices that applies 3D spatial depth mapping to content.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Creators use Filtsy to produce 3D-quality video effects that standard software-based filters cannot achieve, removing the need for manual design expertise.
For Content creators, influencers, and social media managers using LiDAR-equipped devices.
What does it look like?
Key features
Applies 3D effects to video using hardware-level LiDAR scanning for spatial depth mapping.
Unlocks a library of AR effects and filters for video creation.
Allows high-definition video rendering for social media sharing.
How much does it cost?
Subscription model gates core creative assets and high-definition export capabilities behind a recurring payment.
Velocity
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Development has ceased, with no new feature builds or updates released in the last 274 days. The app currently sits in a zombie state, as the last recorded activity was a minor administrative fix. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or operational support for the platform.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for AI & AR Video Effects: Filtsy
How's the Photo & Video market?
Filtsy maintains a 4.63 rating across 832 total reviews, though the lack of updates for 274 days suggests a stagnant market position [1, 2].
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Key takeaways for AI & AR Video Effects: Filtsy
Where is it heading?
The AR video market is consolidating around software-agnostic tools that iterate on social trends every two weeks. Filtsy's hardware-dependent, maintenance-only posture leaves it exposed to faster-moving rivals, likely resulting in a steady decline in active users through the next two quarters.
- The nine-month development gap (no releases since December 2025) erodes user trust and signals that the app is no longer a priority.
The SWOT
- LiDAR-based spatial depth mapping enables 3D video effects that software-only rivals cannot replicate
- Expanding the effect library to include trending social media formats could improve retention
Next best moves
Ship a feature-parity update because the nine-month development gap risks total user churn → stabilize retention
The counter-intuitive read
The LiDAR-only requirement is a liability, not a strength…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Filtsy remains in a maintenance-only state, with the primary change being the inclusion of specific review volume and rating metrics alongside a more aggressive assessment of the competitive threat posed by rapid-iteration rivals.
Bottom line
Filtsy relies on hardware-level LiDAR differentiation to maintain its niche, but the nine-month development gap threatens to render the app obsolete as social media trends evolve. A return to a regular release cadence is required to prevent total user attrition.
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Does Filtsy work on all iPhones?
Is there a free version of Filtsy?
How often is Filtsy updated?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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