Filmiq is a photo and video editor for iOS that applies vintage film aesthetics through grain, light leaks, and color grading tools.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users open Filmiq to apply specific, high-quality vintage film looks to mobile media without the complexity of professional desktop software.
For Content creators and photographers focused on applying vintage film aesthetics to their digital media.
What does it look like?
Key features
Library of 50+ film frames, grain patterns, and light leaks for photo and video editing. Premium-tier gate — locks advanced creative assets behind the Pro subscription.
Manual adjustment tools for color palettes and vintage aesthetic tuning. Premium-tier gate — restricts professional-grade control tools to paying users.
One-tap application of curated vintage looks. Retention — simplifies the editing process for casual users, increasing the likelihood of daily app usage.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model gates advanced editing tools and the full effects library behind a recurring subscription.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsnew contentShow more...
Development has ceased, with no updates or feature releases recorded in the last 228 days. The app currently sits in a zombie state, as the last release occurred well over the three-month threshold for maintenance. There is no evidence of ongoing support or active development cycles.
Who built it?
Levan Koberidze
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What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews frustrated. Users appreciate vintage-style photo filters provide high aesthetic value for users looking to edit their mobile media.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Vintage-style photo filters provide high aesthetic value for users looking to edit their mobile media
- Application crashes and freezes during photo import processes prevent users from completing basic editing tasks
4 of 4 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Filmiq: Photo & Video Editor
How's the Photo & Video market?
Filmiq occupies a niche in the Photo & Video category, relying on its vintage aesthetic library to differentiate from general-purpose editors. The current 7-month update gap (v3.0 released Feb 2026) signals a maintenance-mode posture that risks losing ground to more active competitors.
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Key takeaways for Filmiq: Photo & Video Editor
Where is it heading?
The vintage photo editing market is consolidating around apps with high-frequency live-ops and stable import pipelines. Filmiq's current maintenance-mode posture leaves it exposed to churn, as users cannot complete basic tasks like importing photos or managing their projects.
- The seven-month update gap suggests a lack of active maintenance, which compounds the negative sentiment surrounding persistent import crashes.
- Users report being unable to manage subscription status, which creates a high risk of refund requests and negative store-page visibility.
The SWOT
- Smart Presets simplify the editing workflow for casual users, increasing the likelihood of daily app usage
- Localized pricing could capture untapped segments in high-ARPU markets where competitors charge higher premiums for similar vintage effects
Next best moves
Rebuild photo import pipeline because crashes are the top-cited churn reason → improve session completion rate
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The seven-month update gap is a greater threat than the lack of features…
Read the full takeBottom line
Stability is the primary retention lever for Filmiq, as the current crash-on-import rate negates the value of the filter library. Addressing these functional gaps would unlock the potential of the existing user base, which currently struggles to complete basic editing tasks.
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Is Filmiq worth paying for if I only edit photos occasionally?
Does Filmiq work for editing long-form videos?
How can I cancel my Filmiq Pro subscription?
What are some free alternatives to Filmiq?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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