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Prequel

800+ effects, AI-powered portrait transformation, and full video templates in one mobile editor – retouching, filters, and trendy aesthetics for social content.

3.1 Video
3.1 Good 3.1
Combines photo AND video editing in one app, not just one or the other Specific pricing tiers aren't detailed on the site
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Sep 2026 How we rate
PricingFree
Free planYes
CompanyPrequel
PlatformsAndroid, iOS
CategoryVideo
Last reviewedAug 2026
UpdatedSep 2026

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Overview

Prequel is a mobile photo and video editing application helping users enhance and transform creative content for social media, combining a huge effects library with AI-powered portrait and style transformation tools.

Over 800 effects cover 3D, AR objects, and captions, with AI-powered editing for creating profile pictures and converting photos into artistic styles. Retouching tools handle skin smoothing, teeth whitening, and facial reshaping, filters span vintage, retro, Y2K, and indie aesthetics, and advanced controls adjust contrast, brightness, saturation, warmth, and sharpening. Video templates add pre-built intros, outros, and background music for finished video production.

Prequel targets social media content creators and casual users wanting trendy, aesthetically-driven photo and video edits. A subscription option is referenced for premium access; specific pricing tiers aren’t detailed on the page reviewed.

Key features

  • 800+ photo and video effects including 3D and AR objects
  • AI-powered portrait and artistic-style transformation
  • Retouching – skin smoothing, teeth whitening, facial reshaping
  • Trendy filter aesthetics – vintage, retro, Y2K, indie
  • Pre-built video templates with music and transitions

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

Prequel offers a free plan, with paid upgrades for higher limits and more features.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFree
  • Free planYes
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Is Prequel expensive?

Prequel has no advertised paid tier. Among the 145 priced tools we list in Video, the median entry price is $15.9 a month.

65% of Video tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Video, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Combines photo AND video editing in one app, not just one or the other
  • Very large effects library (800+) for varied creative styles
  • Video templates lower the barrier to polished-looking content

Cons

  • Specific pricing tiers aren't detailed on the site
  • No specific underlying AI model is named
  • Heavy beauty/retouching features warrant thoughtful use around realistic self-image

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Prequel (this tool)3.1YesFree800+ photo and video effects including 3D and AR objects
Facetune3.7No$5.99/moAI hairstyle transformations and virtual makeup application
KineMaster4.0YesFreeAuto Captions in 36 languages
Animoto4.0Yes$16/moPatented Cinematic AI video assembly

Alternatives to Prequel

4 tools matched to Prequel on what they do, their category and their price.

Facetune

3.7

The most downloaded selfie editor in the world – AI hairstyle transformations, an AI Headshot Generator, and one-tap retouching, from 295M+ installs.

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KineMaster

4.0

Mobile video editor for iOS and Android with AI auto captions in 36 languages, AI voice, super resolution, object tracking, AI style filters and AI background removal.

Freemium Video

Animoto

4.0

Cloud-based video maker that turns photos, clips, and music into marketing and social videos.

Freemium Video

Frequently asked questions

What is Prequel?
Prequel is a mobile photo and video editing application helping users enhance and transform creative content for social media, combining a huge effects library with AI-powered portrait and style transformation tools.
Is Prequel free?
Yes, Prequel offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits.
What are the best Prequel alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Facetune, KineMaster, and Animoto, compared side by side above.

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