VSCO

Name: VSCO
Rating: 8

by VSCO

Film-inspired mobile editor and photography community

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VSCO's presets defined the look of Instagram in the mid-2010s and they're still among the most tasteful filters on mobile. Clean, ad-free, focused on photography. The editing tools are basic compared to Snapseed but that's not the point — VSCO is about aesthetic. The subscription is worth it if the film look is central to your social style.

Our Take

Pros

✓Film-inspired presets are genuinely beautiful
✓Photography community feels more curated than Instagram
✓Clean, ad-free interface
✓Video editing included in subscription

Cons

✗Subscription needed for the best presets
✗Editing tools are basic vs Snapseed or Darkroom
✗Community features have lost traction
✗Limited export options

Verdict: Worth it for the presets if you love the film aesthetic. The community has faded, but VSCO's renderings remain among the most tasteful on mobile.

Composite Score

8.0

App Store

4.5/5(45,000 reviews)

4.3/5(150 reviews)

How we calculate this score

The composite score is a weighted average of ratings from major review platforms, normalized to a 0-10 scale. Each platform rating (out of 5) is doubled to fit the scale. Manual overrides may be applied by the editorial team.