# BlaX Macro Camera — Live macro camera

> Advanced macro camera app with live preview and manual controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Lars Menzel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blax-macro-camera/id6480497345 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lars Menzel](https://appshunter.io/developer/576176819)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2024-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blax-macro-camera/id6480497345/reviews.md

## What is BlaX Macro Camera?

BlaX Macro — Beautiful macro photography, made effortless.

Built by a macro photographer for macro photographers. Compose, dial in your look, and capture frame-ready close-ups in seconds — no post-processing required.

What you see in the live viewfinder is exactly what gets saved.


WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS CHOOSE BlaX Macro
• NEW in 7.0 — Edit Mode: your photos stay negatives. Re-open, re-develop, re-style any time (Elite)
• See your creative look live, before you press the shutter
• Capture macro shots in seconds, not minutes
• Huge, distraction-free live viewfinder
• Share your presets with friends via QR code in one tap
• Limited-time Soccer World 2026 event: borders, watermark & corners in your team's flag look
• Powerful manual controls when you need them
• No ads. No subscription. One purchase, yours forever.


FREE FEATURES
• Large live viewfinder with real-time result preview
• Swipe through presets, filters, and moods directly in the preview
• Specialized presets in color and black & white
• Focus modes: Manual, Auto, Continuous
• Exposure modes: Manual, Auto, Continuous
• White balance modes: Manual, Continuous
• Pinch to zoom · Tap to focus and meter
• Lock Screen widgets and control widgets
• Adjust exposure compensation and zoom level
• Optimized themes — or build your own
• Distraction-free mode and red mode for dark environments
• Works on iPhone and iPad
• Available in 8 languages


PRO FEATURES
For photographers who want maximum control and flexibility.

Image & color
• Customize presets, knobs, colors, and moods
• Display P3 wide-color capture
• Preset scopes — apply just the look, the border, or the shape
• Glow: add a soft, luminous halation that blooms from the highlights
• The complete classic color filter set: 11 filters with 3 authentic grades each (#8, #25, 81B …)
• Atmospheric, hand-crafted moods — with switchable variants for instant sub-looks
• Show sharp image areas on demand
• Macro focus support
• Image stabilization for steady handheld shots

Composition & exposure
• Color histogram, luminance histogram, and live exposure info panel (ISO, white balance, tint)
• Hyperfocal distance display in the exposure panel
• Spirit level
• 9 viewfinder masks — Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Fibonacci & more
• Set ISO and exposure duration independently in manual mode
• Bluetooth trigger, volume-button trigger
• Self-timer: 2 / 5 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 s
• Adjustable iPhone torch

White balance, format & sharing
• Draggable, resizable gray-card field for pinpoint white balance
• Aspect ratios: 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, 2:3
• Image formats: HEIC, PNG, JPEG, TIFF
• Capture RAW or TIFF digital negatives (device-dependent)
• 48 MP high-resolution mode (device-dependent)
• Save an additional square image — ready for Instagram
• Configurable watermark with custom text and color
• Optional GPS metadata
• Save to a dedicated album

ELITE FEATURES
Edit Mode — the darkroom in your camera:
• Re-open any blaX photo on its look
• Re-develop from the RAW negative — full quality
• New look, frame & ratio after the shot
• Saved edits stay re-editable, forever
• Capture Apple ProRAW — the negative rides inside every photo (device-dependent)
• All upcoming stack modes included

Existing Pro owners are upgraded to Elite for free.


One-time purchase. No subscriptions, ever.


SUPPORT
Missing a feature or found a bug? Get in touch — I read every email.
support@blaXMacro.com

Learn more: blaXMacro.com

Requires iOS 17.4 or later.

Thank you for supporting an independent developer.

## Key features

- Large live viewfinder with real-time preview
- Customizable interface and presets
- Manual focus, exposure, and white balance
- Composition tools like Rule of Thirds
- RAW and ProRAW capture options
- Configurable watermark

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all the features | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Pro features | $8.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Elite | Free | one-time |
| Small World Tipping | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blax-macro-camera/id6480497345/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Wow 🙏🫵😘

*2025-12-11, version 5.0.0*

Danke für die tolle Umsetzung des Updates..... unfassbar gut ..... aber 👉 leider ist man sehr schnell überfordert ..... unübersichtlich , alles zu dunkel Menü , nicht verständlich vom Portrait auf normal umzustellen, alles noch nicht wirklich ausgereift .... man verliert schnell die Lust ... bei so vielen Einstellungen ...
Aber ich bin optimistisch 👍

### 1/5 — .

*2025-05-24*

I hate this alp with all my heart, don’t download it even if you want to break your nervous system

### 4/5 — Super Qualität

*2025-03-30, version 4.14.0*

Hat zwar in der kostenfreien Version nicht viele Features, aber die Qualität der Aufnahmen ist super!

### 5/5 — Mega App, engagierter Entwickler 👍

*2024-11-09, version 4.9.0*

Richtig tolle Kamera-App und der Entwickler ist super hinterher und engagiert. Top 👍

### 5/5 — Makro mit Mega Support

*2024-11-06, version 4.6.0*

Mit den Funktionen muss ich noch etwas "rumspielen". Aber der Support von Lars hat schon 5 Sterne verdient!

### 4/5 — Schöne App auf dem IPhone

*2024-10-24, version 4.0.0*

Ich habe die App heute erst entdeckt und direkt die Pro-Funktionen freigeschaltet.
Leider ist sie auf dem IPad nicht völlig an den Landscape-Mode angepaßt. Das ist schade, wo doch auf dem neuen IPad Pro die Kamera endlich auf die Längsseite umgezogen ist😉

### 5/5 — Super Entwickler und tolle App

*2024-08-29, version 3.4.0*

Habe die App jetzt seit einigen Tagen auf dem iPhone installiert und angefangen auszuprobieren. Dabei ist mir das eine oder andere aufgefallen, was ich nicht hinbekommen habe oder wo ich noch für mich Probleme hatte.
Habe anhand dieser vielen sehr positiv Rezensionen über den Entwickler Lars, ihn ebenfalls kontaktiert und umgehend auf meine Fragen entsprechen ausführliche Antworten bekommen!!!
Muss mich den anderen Zensoren anschließen und kann für diesen wirklich super super tollen Support mindestens 10 von 5 Sternen vergeben!
Ich weis das geht nicht, aber ich bin wirklich sehr zufrieden.
Habe jetzt die Premium-Version. Wow, da ist nochmal soviel mehr drin zum einstellen, benutzen usw.
Werde alles in Ruhe nacheinander und passend zu den Macro-Fotowünschen ausprobieren und nutzen.
Was ich auch sehr positiv gefunden habe, wenn man einen Verbesserungswunsch hat, der für Ihn und alle anderen Nutzer der App sinnvoll ist, versucht er diesen zeitnah umzusetzen!
Dabei habe ich immer ein Dankeschön für den Vorschlag erhalten.
Lars mach weiter so mit der App und bleib so wie du bist, einfach Klasse!

### 5/5 — Bester Support

*2024-07-12, version 2.12.0*

Eins steht fest: Einen besseren und freundlicheren Service hab ich bei Apple Apps noch nicht erlebt. Der Entwickler reagiert praktisch sofort, antwortet vollumfänglich, nimmt Verbesserung schnell auf und setzt sie in Updates um. Vorbildlich!

### 5/5 — Sehr gute App komplett lokal!

*2024-07-07, version 2.8.0*

Tolle App, bei der keine Daten das Handy verlassen; keine Registrierung, User-ACC., Klaut etc. 
Free-Version schon mit guten und vielfältigen Einstellmöglichkeiten und ausreichend. Die +-Vollversion gegen kleine Einmalzahlung lässt keine Wünsche offen. Support-Fragen werden umgehend beantwortet. Eine der besten Apps die ich kenne, kann ich nur empfehlen!

### 3/5 — Kauf

*2024-07-05, version 2.7.3*

Ich habe zuerst die kostenlose Version geladen! Jetzt möchte ich die Pro Version kaufen, geht aber nicht!

## Frequently asked questions about BlaX Macro Camera

### What is BlaX Macro Camera?

BlaX Macro Camera is a specialized camera application designed for macro photography. It offers a large live viewfinder, real-time previews, and extensive manual controls to help users capture detailed close-up images with greater ease and creative freedom.

### Is BlaX Macro Camera free to use?

Yes, BlaX Macro Camera offers a robust set of free features, including a live viewfinder, various focus and exposure modes, and composition tools. Additional pro features for maximum control and flexibility are available through a one-time purchase.

### What devices does BlaX Macro Camera support?

BlaX Macro Camera is available for iPhone and iPad, providing a consistent experience across Apple's mobile devices.

### Does BlaX Macro Camera have ads?

No, BlaX Macro Camera is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads. No subscription.' and 'No external ads', ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What kind of image formats can BlaX Macro Camera save in?

The Pro version of BlaX Macro Camera allows users to choose their image format, including HEIC, PNG, JPEG, and TIFF. It also supports capturing digital negatives like Apple ProRAW and RAW, depending on the device and lens capabilities.

### How often is BlaX Macro Camera updated?

The latest version, 5.6.0, was last updated on March 23, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and feature enhancements for the application.

### What are the composition tools available in BlaX Macro Camera?

BlaX Macro Camera includes several viewfinder masks to aid composition, such as Classic, Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Fibonacci Spiral, Fibonacci Squares, Diagonal, Circles, Cross, and Symmetry Grid.

### What is the age rating for BlaX Macro Camera?

BlaX Macro Camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger photographers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0.0 — 2026-07-08

- Edit Mode is here — the darkroom in your camera (Elite). Every blaX photo now carries its own negative. Re-open any shot on the exact look you took it with, re-develop it from RAW in full quality, and change the look, the frame, the ratio — as if you were still behind the viewfinder. And the saved edit? Still re-editable. Forever.
- You've been upgraded. If you own Pro, you now own Elite — the new top tier, with Edit Mode today and every upcoming stack mode included. Free, no strings. Thank you for being with us from the start.
- Presets became modular. Save, apply and share by scope: the whole preset — or just the look, just the border, just the shape. The border from one preset, the look from another: now that's one tap each.
- Every mode comes stocked. Capture keeps ready-made shapes and borders one tap away — square, circle, gallery mats, a torn deckle edge. Develop and Edit hold ten curated looks, from Classic to Monolith. Tap, judge, keep — and save your own into any slot.
- Glide between display modes. A new handle above the shutter is home base: grab it, slide, and the whole workspace follows your finger — Capture, Develop, Edit. It dims to a whisper when you're shooting and wakes the moment you reach for it.

### 6.21.0 — 2026-06-30

- White-balance symbols are easier to tap — the whole symbol is the target now, and the selected one is clearly highlighted.
- Smoother grey-card white balance — tap a point to meter and set it in one step, without leaving the white-balance panel.
- Better single-shot auto — the focus and exposure markers now appear and can be moved in auto mode, not just continuous.
- Smoother viewfinder — switching between edge-to-edge and framed view no longer flickers.

### 6.20.0 — 2026-06-22

- Tidier borders — switch off an outer frame and the frames nested inside it clear with it.
- Richer, truer colors — photos now save in the wider Display P3 color space, so colors look fuller and match what you see through the lens.
- Cleaner controls — when several dials are open at once, they sit together in one smooth panel instead of separate strips.
- A more beautiful glow — highlights bloom in the right color (neutral on black & white, warm on warm looks), so your photos shine naturally on the HDR display.

### 6.19.0 — 2026-06-18

- NEW: Glow — give your photos a soft, luminous glow that blooms from the highlights.
- The visual preset chooser now displays correctly in every orientation.
- Self-timer shots now show a tripod indicator that senses camera shake — so you know when the camera is steady.

### 6.18.0 — 2026-06-12

- NEW: Faded Sun — a warm, sun-bleached retro mood with soft matte blacks.
- NEW: Cold Steel — a cold steel-blue thriller mood with deep blacks.
- Golden Hour, rebuilt: colors melt into warm golden light — warm tones keep their glow, cool tones fade into gold.
- A Sin Red, fixed for real: dark reds stay red, browns and skin stay black & white. No more red glow from shadows.
- The full-screen viewfinder now shows exactly what your photo will capture — at every aspect ratio.
- Long-press the lens button to jump back to the standard lens.

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