Excellent pano app
I have loved using this great app even on my old iPhone SE (original SE). It’s wonderful that this developer appreciates the organic rendering of the older sensors and continues to support old phones like the SE.My only complaint is that the old phones lack good image stabilization on the sensor and it’s very easy to get camera shake in this camera app when tapping the shutter button. Adjusting the exposure compensation is a little touchy with such a small square on a small screen but it works. The developer was also very responsive when I had a few follow-up questions after purchasing. Great service and a great app! And now even better with his new version 2.05.
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Brilliant
A brilliant App well thought out I really like it keep up the great work
Hijacks iPhone
I had to uninstall because it was impossible to close out of it. What a UX calamity. Shouldn’t have to power off iPhone to leave an application. Potentially cool app but fails the most basic usability hurdle.
Response from developer
Hello! The app runs in landscape, so you need to swipe from the bottom in landscape (the phone’s long edge) to leave the app, like in any other landscape app. Don’t hesitate to reach out to contact@heliographe.net for any other issues. Cheers!
Homage without function is just theater
The app presents itself as a tribute to the iconic XPan — a noble intention, until you realize that it lacks the single most basic digital feature: a horizon level.
Not a subtle oversight, but a conceptual failure.
Yes, the original XPan didn’t have one either. That’s because it shot film and required skill. This app pretends to honor that, but offers neither precision nor control, only a theatrical interface and a static grid.
What could have been a serious digital homage is just a design cosplay — more invested in looking minimal than in offering minimum necessary function.
If this app had existed in the era of the original XPan, it would have been laughed off the darkroom table.
Aesthetic isn’t the enemy of utility — but here, it replaces it entirely.
Even the official site listed in the App Store (heliographe.net) returns a 404 error.
No support, no documentation, no updates — just dead links and dead features.
This app feels like an abandoned design student project — not a working tool for 2025.
Not a subtle oversight, but a conceptual failure.
Yes, the original XPan didn’t have one either. That’s because it shot film and required skill. This app pretends to honor that, but offers neither precision nor control, only a theatrical interface and a static grid.
What could have been a serious digital homage is just a design cosplay — more invested in looking minimal than in offering minimum necessary function.
If this app had existed in the era of the original XPan, it would have been laughed off the darkroom table.
Aesthetic isn’t the enemy of utility — but here, it replaces it entirely.
Even the official site listed in the App Store (heliographe.net) returns a 404 error.
No support, no documentation, no updates — just dead links and dead features.
This app feels like an abandoned design student project — not a working tool for 2025.
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Response from developer
We thank you for your well written review! Definitely check out our latest mark II update as it brings a horizon level, customizable grid, and tons more features making it truly the best panoramic camera app ever made. We couldn’t have done it without your lovely feedback! :)
Spectacular new update
Love it so much now it’s even better !!!
Response from developer
Thank you so much!
My favourite Panorama App
Hassle-free App Design & functionality. And I love the quality of the output in the uncompressed TIFF Format. Perfect for post processing and for printing.
Response from developer
Glad you're enjoying the app, thank you so much for your support!
Best XPAN app with bayer raw support
Only one thing missing now is ProRAW support in addition to Bayer raw format. Adding that feature will make this an S tier
Beautiful processing and grain, makes me want to use my phone camera
I'm not a phone camera person anymore because I have a good small camera on me most of the time anyway - so I think of the phone camera as a communication tool more than an art tool. This app is a direct counter to the way most phone cameras and apps process images - there's no smudgy denoising and soulless HDR here.
Excellent grain patterns and processing options, in an aspect ratio that I'm finding more compelling and interesting every time I try it.
Excellent grain patterns and processing options, in an aspect ratio that I'm finding more compelling and interesting every time I try it.
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Best aspect ratio!
This is a great app! No longer am I trying to crop correctly or opening multiple apps to edit.
Would Give it 6 Stars if I could.
Don’t bother with any of the other offerings in the App Store. I’ve tried them all and 65x24 is THE best of the lot. I love its output and simplicity to use, and now with the added formats, it’s perfect. It’s really my favorite photo/camera app thus far.
Fantastic App
Simple idea, beautifully implemented. Love it!
Very Nice
Super minimalistic and inspire creativity! Great job!
Response from developer
thank you so much!
Awesome
Make the same video app. I'll buy it
very nice, though I wish the option to choose frames can be accessed for free :)
Very nice
This is awesome
This is awesome
Love this one!!!
Say, when are we going to get the video version for this little great app?
Keep up the great work!!!
Keep up the great work!!!
Response from developer
Merci pour votre commentaire ! Je prévois bien d’ajouter des contrôles manuels plus poussés dans le futur proche :)
Seriously underrated
I’m in love with the X-Pan format and I’m so happy I found this app. It’s an excellent execution of the concept, too, and it’s maintained.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
A very good find
In 2019 I had the opportunity to test the Panasonic S line cameras and I had the S1R for a week. While using it I came across the 65:24 ratio embedded in the camera’s ratio options. As soon as I took the first couple of photos I was hooked; I knew that the angle of view is a part of me. Because it is a big piece of equipment I ruled it out and I discovered the Xpan/TX1. They are quite expensive so I remained at the cropping method of getting the panoramic images.
Recently a friend of mine rekindled the passion and he sent me a clip of Chris Brockhurst talking about how to obtain digital Xpan like images. In his video he mentioned this app and I installed and unlocked it immed 😁. I used to use the NomoCam app which has the Xpan simulation and I can say “not anymore “. This will be my go to app henceforth.
Nevertheless, I would like to make the following suggestions:
- I would like to be able to save the various processing “recipes”. This comes in handy when the scene is changed;
- I would like to be able to change the ISO. I have always loved ISO 800 no matter the light and there is no logical explanation for it 😁
Thank you for the app and I would appreciate if you would consider my wishes; as long as they can be implemented.
Cheers,
John
Recently a friend of mine rekindled the passion and he sent me a clip of Chris Brockhurst talking about how to obtain digital Xpan like images. In his video he mentioned this app and I installed and unlocked it immed 😁. I used to use the NomoCam app which has the Xpan simulation and I can say “not anymore “. This will be my go to app henceforth.
Nevertheless, I would like to make the following suggestions:
- I would like to be able to save the various processing “recipes”. This comes in handy when the scene is changed;
- I would like to be able to change the ISO. I have always loved ISO 800 no matter the light and there is no logical explanation for it 😁
Thank you for the app and I would appreciate if you would consider my wishes; as long as they can be implemented.
Cheers,
John
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Response from developer
Thank you for the kind review! More advanced manual controls and processing presets are two things I’m actively thinking about. In the meantime, please note that the processing settings are saved in the EXIF metadata for the photo, so you can always look those up to recreate a look you like! If you need an EXIF viewer app, check out EXIF Inspector, another app I made (you can find it by searching the App Store, or going to the “More by this developer” section on the 65x24 App Store page)
Perfect for xpan fans
I sadly don’t have the money to get the actual camera but this has been a fantastic alternative :-)
At last!
Waited a long time for a developer to produce a decent XPan emulator. There are others, but this one has the best features. Well worth the £4.99 payment to have access to full resolution, auto-cropping and a host of other benefits.
Response from developer
Thank you so much!!
