1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites

Testing photo editing apps: "kirakira+"

December 19, 2019

If you want to take pictures with your smartphone and quickly share beautiful photos, you need effective tools for image editing. DW Digital is testing the most popular apps. This week: "kirakira".

https://p.dw.com/p/3V5BW
DW Shift | Fotobearbeitungs-Apps im Test | kirakira+
Image: DW

As an iOS application, the app costs € 1.09 in the App Store, while it is currently free in the Google Store.

"kirakira+" is a filter app that can be used to create glitter effects on photos or videos. Light reflective objects such as glass or or metallic jewelry work especially well.

Seven filters are available for selection. Similar to Snapchat, you swipe left and right to change the filter. The intensity of the sparkle can be controlled via slider.

Little gimick: the app builds HDR-like images from photos, where the glitter really comes out great.

So far so good. The app doesn't have any additional functions.

Conclusion: Easy to use without frills, "kirakira+" gives photos a touch of extra glamour. Don't we all occasionally need a little "Bling bling"?

 

Top 3 pros:

- super easy to use

- pretty sparkling effects make dull photos shine

- no advertising, in-app purchases or expensive subscription traps

 

Top 2 cons:

- only works as a supplement to photo editing apps

- few functions

 

Manufacturer: bytes inc.

Price: 1,09 € in the App Store, free in the Google Play Store