The 5 best photo editing apps for iPhone and Android (including free options) in 2026

“The best camera is the one you have with you” is an old adage in photography, and there’s a lot of truth to it. Even as someone who has at least five cameras at home, I capture more photos with my smartphone than I do anything else. Smartphone cameras have been so good for so long now that it really doesn’t feel like a tradeoff.