SODA review
A focused mobile editor for fast selfie retouching, batch edits, and short videos.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SODA is a mobile beauty camera and photo editor from SNOW Corporation for people who want to create polished selfies and short videos quickly. Its focus is personal portraits rather than general-purpose photo production: real-time skin retouching, makeup effects, selfie color filters, portrait focus, face and body adjustments, and high-resolution capture are central to the experience. It also supports imported photos, group-person selection, and video trimming with individual video retouching, making it a practical fit for casual creators who primarily edit on a phone.
The free plan provides access to the app, while SODA VIP subscriptions add the paid tier. Pricing varies by region, and annual VIP purchase prices are shown in App Store listings; the published category information gives a starting price of 9.99. The strongest feature set is built around fast, targeted corrections: AI tools can remove creases, shadows, glare, and other distractions, while wrinkle and skin-detail controls support more specific portrait adjustments. Batch editing is especially useful when several photos from the same session need similar treatment.
SODA’s narrow focus is also its main boundary. It covers mobile portrait editing well, but it is not positioned as a full desktop photo workflow. The available product details do not include verified layers, RAW support, masking, cloud sync, or desktop and web coverage. Choose SODA if selfie retouching, beauty effects, group-photo selection, and batch tools matter more than advanced compositing or cross-device project management. Choose a broader editor instead if your work depends on detailed layer-based editing, RAW files, masking, or desktop production.
SODA pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Real-time skin retouching, makeup filters, and portrait focus
- Batch editing plus selective edits for people in group photos
- AI removal of creases, shadows, glare, and other distractions
- Where it doesn't
- Limited to iOS and Android rather than desktop or web workflows
- No verified support for layers, RAW editing, or masking
- No cloud sync for moving projects across devices
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