Leave a Review RNI Films
almost perfect
2022 Update: They’ve added a Pro tier which unlocks just about everything, so I added a star. Please double the Pro price and add more export options.
Original: [took one star off because of JPG-only export] [took one star off because there’s no option to purchase slide film emulations] This app is perfect for about 95% of my pictures. As a hobbyist with an unrelated dayjob, i really don’t have the time to spend hours tweaking and (pixel) peeping every photo i take. However, I prefer to have something better than your average filter app. This is the fastest, and highest quality, RAW editor I’ve used. The final images that i get from this app are at least on par with those that i edit on my PC. I hope they address those two issues i had at the top someday. I also hope this gets ported to macOS someday. With this app, the developers have proven that they can build a quality standalone program, so Im not sure why they chain themselves to lightroom or capture one.Show lesscloudphrenia
Beautiful photo editor with a single problem
I love this app I've used it for three year and i fell in love with it and stop using other app
I'm asking to add more option to sign in like gmail or anything else because sometime i have some issue with my apple id because of my region so im asking to add more option to sign in so number of people can use this lovely and easy to use photo editor
Thank u♥️Show lessarya amiri
Sold my soul to Apple for this app; still couldn’t use it
I rarely write reviews, but this used to be my favorite photo editing app until the new forced Apple ID login update. Even after going through the trouble for that, now I STILL can’t use the app anymore because my PRO purchase didn’t transfer over, even though I’ve already paid the $25. I want to give 1 star - but I really miss using this app so I’m giving 2 in good faith. Would love to be able to use the app again so that I could change to 5 stars.Show lessAll Hail Apple
Almost perfect... but needs vignette correction!
I love RNI films. I have both the app and desktop software for lightroom. The only thing missing front the app version is a way to CORRECT for lens vignetting.. For some (including me) this can be a major drawback when editing RAW images from your camera straight on your phone. There is a way to ADD vignetting if you want the effect, but the slider only moves one way. If you fixed this, it would be perfect.Show lessdantheman11
Normally a 5 star app
Has been my favorite app for years... however, this new update has suddenly put certain filters that have alway been included before behind the Pro paywall. Kodachrome 50s? Fuji Instax? Those have been my go-tos for ages and now I can’t use them without paying extra. It’s one thing to add new features- and most of the new features seem pretty cool- but to take away existing features? Come on.
I totally get that the app has to turn a profit- it’s like $10 for an entire year, which isn’t bad- and frankly, for all the extra film stocks you get the pro subscription looks super worth it, but it definitely wasn’t a fun surprise when I going in to do a quick edit and finding I suddenly can’t use a certain filter anymore.Show lessnursegrenade
Developer Response
Hi and thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to see that you didn't like having just the first 7 film filters free in each category (35 free filters in total) and ask for more free filters. We are sorry for not being able to meet your demands this time. Software development requires constant skilled work just to keep this little app afloat and this work has to be paid for on a monthly basis. This is why some of the app's features are only available to the pro members - a community of keen photographers willing to contribute as little as $1 (a cup of cappuccino) a month to fund the ongoing maintenance and development of their favourite app.V3 For the worse
I’ve been using RNI since it’s first version and was pretty happy about, purchased certain film packs which I’ve used. Last update made me write this review, since things got worse.
First of all, the app is good, it has great variety of quality films and basic controls for touching up your photos.
Previously it was possible to purchase film packs and use the app without logging in with Apple ID. Currently the app requires you to log in even if you don’t plan to purchase anything.
Instead of film packs now there is a PRO subscription. It is possible to purchase unlimited pro version, but seems like there is no discount for people who already purchased film packs. Instead I was offered one free month of subscription which usually costs 0.99.
New features like saving your preset were added, but only 2 without pro subscription. It is such a basic functionality and making it a payed feature is just cheap.
The “date” feature stamps as well app’s name next to the date, at least in free version.
In conclusion considering the subscription, the app should provide more features (HSL, colour grading, levels, geometry) to justify purchasing it.Show lessBirrdperson
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. Please kindly note that all your previous in-app purchases are still yours. To restore your purchases: 1. Make sure you are logged in to the App Store and iCloud under the same account that you used for your original purchases. 2. Tap on the Menu icon in the top-right corner of the app and select "Restore my purchases". As for the other paid film filters and new features – they can only be accessed via the Pro status which costs as little as $1/month or less when paying annually. We are sorry for not being able to offer you any further discount from this price. It is already the lowest price tier available from the App Store. Please also note that Sign In with Apple is required for this app to work properly: persist user edits and settings, make/restore purchases and sync data between devices. Sign in with Apple is simple, safe and reliable. It only takes one tap and won’t track or profile you. So we highly recommend it. Overall, we are sorry to hear that you didn't like the idea of supporting RNI Films on a regular basis. At the moment, as a small business, we are facing a choice: to shut down this app completely or to switch it to the subscription model, so it could try surviving on a regular support from its community of loyal users willing to contribute as little as $1/month to keep their favourite app afloat. Hope this gives you some insight into the reality of running RNI Films.Rip off
Loved this app before the recent update. I purchased all the additional filters and used it all the time. Well, I just tried to export a photo and can’t do so unless I pay for the “pro” subscription. What kind of crap is that?? I already paid for filters in the past and now I can’t use them because I don’t want to pay for a subscription? Not cool at all.
EDIT:
The devs actually listened to their user base and resolved the main issue that had everyone’s undies in a bunch. Thanks RNI. Y’all the realestShow lesstatergravy
Developer Response
Hi and thanks for reaching out. Please kindly note that all your in-app purchases are still yours. And you can export images without subscription. To restore the purchases: 1. Make sure you are logged in to the App Store and iCloud under the same account that you used for your original purchases. 2. Tap on the Menu icon in the top-right corner of the app and select "Restore my purchases". Hope this helps.Finally! These developers care about their users!
Like everyone else, I was a major fan of the RNI app when it first came out that I bought the initial set of film sims and features. Was really disappointed when it seemed like they were forcing the time stamp on everyone unless you subscribed to their monthly paid plan, but it seems like the developers listened to their users and have rolled back on that “feature.” Can recommend this app again, and am really looking forward to their video LUTs offerings in the future as well (please add options for 1-time purchases, thanks!)Show lessKevin Xiao
They listened to their user base, but there was a breach of trust
Leaving my old review below for any newcomers…but they finally allow us to export the photos without needing a subscription. I will say that there was a HUGE breach of trust from them with that stunt. I will hold out on giving any additional stars until the company can show that they are to be trusted not to pull this nonsense again.
Old review: Used to love this app. This update is a slap in the face - adding some obnoxious date stamp AND not letting me export for filter packs I already paid for? Cancel this company and developer already for this nonsense. Super disappointed across the board. Please refund me for all filters purchased.Show lesspixelbased
Developer Response
Hi and thanks for your feedback. We agree with the valid points expressed by many of our existing users. So we decided to amend some of the latest changes. You can now disable the date stamp in the Tools section or on the Export screen. Hope this helps.Garbage — Updated to 5 Stars
I have been a long user/early adopter and bought all the add-ons, now with that latest update I can no longer save images unless I get a Pro Subscription. Thanks for nothing.
Edit - Developer listened and rolled back the changes. Well done. RNI is back to being my daily photo editing app and back to 5 Stars.Show lessFauxmantic
