Instagram recently crossed the 400th million monthly active users milestone. To create lasting engagement, you need to excite them with intriguing content and eye catching images that captivates with your audience. As Instagram rolls out its new algorithm over the coming weeks, it becomes absolutely necessary to create high quality content in order to stand out from the crowd. As we all know, the app’s filters and editing tools are growing bigger and getting stunningly better with over 40 tools currently yet when it comes to features and extra functionality, they aren’t as good as the ones that come with third-party apps. All brands whether B2B or B2C, all use this platform to connect and build an image that attracts prospective clients and engages with current clientele. Photographers, Bloggers, and popular foodies support their content on Instagram with the help of apps such as Layout, Hyperlapse, Boomerang etc. Thus taking their engagement to the next level, and increasing their followers considerably. Instagram’s own filters go a long way towards creating images with finesse and making them look far richer than they might in reality whilst constantly working on updates to provide fresh options. To help your posts stand out, we’ve picked our 6 favorite apps that can take your Instagram account to the next level. Most of them are very user friendly, free and available on both iOS and Android platforms.