Top 10 photo editing apps to compliment Instagram

FX Photo Studio - $0.99
What if a person wants just one app and does not want any clutter of photo editing apps on their phone, then which app should they choose? The app from MacPhun, FX Photo Studio is the option that comes first to mind. This iOS app is loaded with a range of features from the basic tweaking of image settings like adjusting gamma, hue, saturation, etc. to more creative features such as color splash and a range of over 190 filters and effects that can set the tone for various images depending on one’s mood. This app also comes with the ability to upload to Instagram and at a cost of under a dollar, this app is one you surely cannot miss out on.
iOS

Diptic - $0.99
Diptic has established itself as the app to own where it comes to frames for pictures. With the app one can add up to five images in a single layout and there are a total of 52 layouts one can choose from. With this app one can easily adjust the border colour and width of the frames. One also has the option to capture images from the app itself or choose images from their photo library. One can also adjust the brightness, saturation, as well as the contrast levels in the process making it much more than a simple app for adding frames although it is awfully simple to use. The app is built for both Android and iOS so users from both platforms can enjoy all the app has to offer.
iOS, Android

BeFunky Photo Editor - $3.99

BeFunky

It is a well established fact that Instagram is all about those vintage looking pictures and it had gotten really popular with its early bird filter. The developers have picked up on this trend of filters and have released this photo editing tool that allows one to have access to a range of effects such as LomoArt, Cross Process, Retro, Viewfinder, Pop Art, Vibrance. Tilt Shift and many more. This Android app allows one the ability to adjust their photos as well by cropping, rotating and adjusting common settings such as brightness, contrast, etc. With this app one can not only edit images but also upload the images to Facebook, Flickr, etc. right from the app itself.
Android

Pixlr-o-matic  - Free

Pixlr-o-matic

Collaboration is the key to success and with this photo app it certainly seems so as it has been propelled to one of the best photo editing apps available. With this app, one can choose from a range of filters, then collaborate it with an effect and lastly add a frame. With all these combined one can get a fancy looking picture that will look great on their Instagram feed. The app is available for both iOS and Android and doesn’t cost a cent. Additionally one can also upload pictures to popular social networking sites as well from the app itself.

iOS, Android

Slow Shutter Cam - $1.99
Photography tricks have almost always been limited only to DSLR cameras or professional compact cameras. But how can one replicate that effect using a smartphone? The answer lies in the form of Slow Shutter Cam that is available for iOS devices for just under $2. With this app one has access to three shooting modes, automatic, manual and light trail. With the automatic mode, one can create ghost images or add the effect of movement by adding blur. The manual mode allows a lot of light to hit the sensor which can be beneficial during low light conditions. Last but not least is the light trial where one can paint with light for example, by capturing the trail of lights of cars. This can be great to add that little pizzazz for one’s Instagram feed.
iOS