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24 alternatives to Prequel

Trendy effects for stories

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prequel launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Colorware iPhone Retro▲126

   A vintage, 80s-inspired iPhone

   2015 · colorware.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Trendy Sound Effect Editor▲167

   Add sound effects to your videos in just a few clicks

   2017 · kapwing.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   VHS Camcorder▲137

   Shoot videos that look like old school videotape recordings

   2015 · rarevision.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Stories▲144

   Trending YouTube videos in a Stories-like format

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Retro Wave Generator▲168

   Bring back the 80s with this image creator

   2016 · photofunia.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   GIPHY Cam (Updated)▲92

   A new dimension of GIFs

   2016 · giphy.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Vaporgram Photo & Video Editor▲7

   Edit photos and videos with retro-inspired effects.

   Jan 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Pixflow VHS▲8

   Realistic VHS toolkit for after effects

   2023 · pixflow.net · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Glitch Cam▲267

   Create glitch-effects on your photos and videos from Glitché

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    VideoSlam▲81

    Fast paced movies from hundreds of videos & photos in 1 tap

    2016 · videoslamapp.com · its alternatives →

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    PHOTOMOSH▲120

    Insert an img or short vid and get some vaporwave art

    2019 · moshpro.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Premium Photo Effects▲7

    Apply 100+ cinematic, vintage, tactile, print, glitch and beauty photo effects and filters, previewing each look on your photo before download.

    2025 · pixoate.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Colors of Motion▲147

    Visualize the color of movies

    2014 · thecolorsofmotion.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Sparks▲128

    The best way to express what you really think (w/ GIFs)

    2014 · getsparks.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    ReelTrends: Trend Forecasting▲72

    AI powered IG Reels analytics for trends, content & sounds

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Smoothie▲62

    Remix videos into awesome animations

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Particular ▲77

    Particle effects for your photos

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Ultrapic▲89

    Quick and light photo effects for anyone

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    The Camcorder▲109

    Record video with 80s/90s VHS filter

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Video Loops▲70

    Be creative. Loop.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Spark Camera▲74

    Make memorable videos

    2013 · sparkcamera.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    OLDV▲70

    Old school video camcorder

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Pearl▲106

    Transform your photos into narrated storytelling videos

    2016 · pearl-app.com · its alternatives →

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    Glimpses▲104

    Turn your photos into stunning still motion videos.

    2015 · eternalstorms.at · its alternatives →

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