VSCOcam presets tend to pull too much highlight which I find a bit 'depressing' . Really Nice Images' app (RNI Film or Colibri) is more subtle and brighter, which i find more appealing.
I don't think the subscription is worth the money at all lol. I bought some filter packs that I liked and that's it. It's still my photo editing of choice for my phone camera photos.
I do have the VSCO and is still testing out its full capabilities. I am not so sure if it open-sourced but that will definitely make it my best if it is.