Top 5 Camera Apps of 2015: Retrica, Pxlr, Enlight and More

Here are the best photo editing apps that make your pictures look enhanced.

Top 5 camera apps on your smartphone for the year 2015. (Photo: iStockphoto)

It’s fair to say that the quality of the camera on smartphones has improved a lot this year and they’re also faster than ever. But everyone wants images clicked by a phone camera to look different and this is where apps like Pixlr and Enlight come into play. Here’s The Quint’s choice of camera apps for 2015.

Pixlr

Pixlr screen with effects. (Photo: Pixlr.com)

This free photo editor can change how your image looks with the help of over 2 million combinations of free effects, overlays, and filters. Share your finished work directly to Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and take part in fun new photo challenges every week.

Available: Google Play Store, Free

Enlight

This is how Enlight looks on iOS. (Photo: Enlight)

It has been voted as the app of the year for 2015 in multiple countries, including India. It only works on the iPhone and iPad but if you’re looking for a way to enhance images clicked by either then Enlight is your best bet. It’s been judged to be as powerful as Photoshop. It’s not free, though: You pay Rs 250 to own and master imaging skills with Enlight.

Available: Apple App Store, Rs 250

Retrica

Retrica logo. (Photo: Retrica)

Retrica is a simple photo taking and sharing app with many combinations of live filters, layout, editing, social and secret sharing options. Set the timer and click a selfie, create a collage and decide how much light to add for the image.

Available: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Free

Camera360 Ultimate

Camera360 Ultimate. (Photo: Google Play Store)

Another camera app for your phone that offers more than 100 classic filters. Take pictures in HDR mode, get natural-looking selfie pictures and take part in voting against users across the globe.

Available: Google Play Store, Apple App store, Free

VSCO

VSCO app. (Photo: VSCO)

It comes integrated with the curated VSCO Grid, which showcases a wide array of images from around the globe. Find and follow other creators, post your photos, save and publish, follow and get followed. Sync, edit images and shop for presets as well.

Available: Google Play Store, Apple App store, Free