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Binsoo Review
iPhone photo editor with 100+ filters, basic adjustments and shareable recipes
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated · Fact-checked
- iOS
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Our verdict
Binsoo suits iPhone users who want a compact, cheap filter app ($1.99/month) rated 4.8/5 from 464 ratings on the Vietnam App Store. The trade-offs: iPhone only, a one-person developer, a privacy policy page that returns an error, and no clear statement of what the free version includes.
Best for: iPhone users who want quick filters for social media posts
Skip it if: Android or desktop users: the app is iPhone-only
Pros
- 100+ filters, brightness, contrast and saturation adjustments, blur effects and recipe sharing
- Low price: $1.99/month or $14.99/year on the US App Store
- 4.8/5 from 464 ratings on the Vietnam App Store
Cons
- iPhone only (iOS 17.0 or later); no Android or desktop version appears in the sources read
- The privacy policy page returns an error; the App Store label lists usage data used to track you
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- Interface in four languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese); latest update is version 21 (16 June 2026)
More cons
- Only 20 ratings in the US, and the App Store page does not say which features need a subscription
Best for
- People who would rather pay a small subscription than buy a pricier editing suite
Skip it if
- Anyone needing advanced retouching or AI tools: the listing describes only filters, manual adjustments and effects
Experience & key features
What is Binsoo?
Binsoo is an iPhone photo editor from developer Bao Ha, released on the App Store on 16 May 2024. On Product Hunt, Bao Ha describes himself as a solo maker from Vietnam; the product page shows 197 upvotes. The binsoo.app site is a short landing page that links to the App Store.
Key features
The App Store description lists 100+ filters, brightness, contrast and saturation controls, blur effects and quick sharing to social media. Users can save their edits as recipes, share them with the Binsoo community and reuse other people's recipes. One reviewer asked for a Polaroid frame that does not crop the photo, and the developer replied it would be improved in upcoming versions.
Pricing and value
The app is free to download with an auto-renewing subscription. The US App Store lists $1.99/month and $14.99/year, about $1.25/month on yearly billing. The listing does not say what the free version includes, so check inside the app before paying.
More analysis
Who it's for
Binsoo suits iPhone users who like filters and want to pay little. The listing mentions only filters, manual adjustments and effects, with no AI tools; anyone who needs those can look at Remini or Photoroom. Android users, and anyone who wants to read the data policy before handing over photos, should also consider other options. The app comes from a single developer and has only 20 US ratings.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 13, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Free to download. The App Store page does not say which parts need a subscription; on Product Hunt the developer says you can download and try it without creating an account.
Subscription
Personal$1.99/mo
$1.25/mo billed yearly
$1.99/month or $14.99/year (about $1.25/month) on the US App Store. An auto-renewing subscription that unlocks all features and content sold in the app.
- Free plan limits
- The App Store page does not say which features are free and which need a subscription.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The developer publishes no refund policy of its own. Subscriptions bought through the App Store are refunded under Apple's policy. They auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends.
Privacy
Binsoo's privacy policy (binsoo.app/privacy) returned a server error when AppDuo checked it on 13 November 2026, so how photos are handled is unknown. The App Store privacy label lists usage data as used to track you, plus usage and advertising data collected for third-party advertising and not linked to you. The label is self-reported by the developer and not verified by Apple. Product Hunt lists RevenueCat, Supabase and Realm among the tools the app is built with.
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Controversies & incidents
Issues documented by the press, regulators, courts or the vendor itself. Every item is sourced; unproven claims are labelled as allegations. Last researched: Nov 13, 2026
No significant controversies or incidents found in the sources we checked.
Frequently asked questions
Is Binsoo free?
It is free to download with an optional auto-renewing subscription: $1.99/month or $14.99/year on the US App Store.
Is Binsoo available on Android?
In the sources AppDuo read, the app is iPhone-only (iOS 17.0 or later).
Does Binsoo support Vietnamese?
Yes. The App Store language list is English, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Review evidence & sources7
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.6
- Features
- 6.2
- Value for money
- 7.8
- Performance
- 6.8
- Support
- 6.0
- Privacy & security
- 5.5
Why this score
Four interface languages. On Product Hunt the developer says the app works straight after download without an account, and a Vietnam App Store review praises the UI/UX. No help documentation was found.
Why this score
100+ filters, adjustments, effects and recipe sharing, but a narrower toolset than full photo editors, and iPhone only.
Why this score
$1.99/month or $14.99/year (about $1.25/month) is cheap. Marked down because the listing does not say what the free version includes.
Why this score
4.8/5 from 464 ratings in Vietnam. One reviewer reported reduced image quality; the developer replied that the app does not reduce quality. No independent measurements were found.
Why this score
The developer answers App Store reviews and Product Hunt comments, and asks users to email about problems. No help center or live chat was found.
Why this score
The privacy policy page returns a server error. The developer's self-reported App Store label lists usage data used to track you and advertising data collected for third-party advertising. No reported breach was found.
What users say
- App Store (Vietnam)4.8/5 · 464
- App Store (United States)4.8/5 · 20
Sources
- Vendor-providedOfficial websiteNov 13, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial Threads account (@binsoo.app)Nov 13, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (United States)Nov 13, 2026
- storeiTunes Lookup API (United States)Nov 13, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (Vietnam)Nov 13, 2026
- storeiTunes Lookup API (Vietnam)Nov 13, 2026
- Community-reportedProduct Hunt: BinsooNov 13, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Bao Ha
- Headquarters
- Vietnam
- Launched
- 2024
- Category
- Utilities
Capabilities
- Mobile app
Platforms
- iOS
Interface languages
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
- Vietnamese
Support
Change history
- Feature.Version 21 is released, the latest update as of 13 November 2026.
- Update.A Vietnam App Store reviewer asks for a Polaroid frame that does not crop photos; the developer replies it will be improved in upcoming versions.
- Launch.Binsoo is first released on the App Store.
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