# BOCA - Portrait Mode Videos — Add depth blur to videos > App for creating videos with adjustable background blur effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonathan Brennecke.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boca-portrait-mode-videos/id1478361742 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jonathan Brennecke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232016663) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 21 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-09-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boca-portrait-mode-videos/id1478361742/reviews.md ## What is BOCA? Portrait mode isn’t just for photos. With BOCA, you can shoot videos with a beautiful depth-of-field blur effect. Depth-of-field is the videographer’s term for a blurred background that leaves the subject looking crisp and sharp. Tweak the blur effect just the way you want by dragging the slider — add more or less blur to get just the right look. Your videos will end up looking amazing! BOCA simulates the effect of a photographer’s lens by using depth information from the iPhone’s TrueDepth or dual cameras. Check the compatibility list below to ensure BOCA works with your device. Tag your videos #BocaCam! The best ones will be shared on our Instagram profile! We love hearing from you. If you have any feedback please email us at info@highstreet.agency. Features: - Drag the slider to change the amount of blur — before or after recording a video. - Tap the viewfinder to set focus and exposure. - Use the volume button as a “shutter”. Just press the volume button to start or stop recording. - Play and edit your recorded videos on the review screen - Save edited videos to your camera roll, or share them with other apps - Search through previously recorded videos from the explorer screen, or select a video for playback and editing Compatibility: BOCA requires a compatible device: Recording from both cameras is supported on iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The iPhone XR only supports the camera on the front of the phone (the selfie camera). The iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus only support the camera on the back of the phone. The iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 do not have compatible cameras. ## Key features - Adjustable depth-of-field blur - Set focus and exposure - Volume button as shutter - Play and edit recorded videos - Save and share videos - Video explorer and playback ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boca-portrait-mode-videos/id1478361742/reviews.md ### 3/5 — No option to record in hd or 4K *2023-02-10* Do something and release an update for 4K or hdr support Atleast ### 2/5 — Very cool concept, I want to like it, but… *2021-09-19* When I try to save a video it just says it’s saving indefinitely, and it never does anything. It’s not the free version either, I paid for the upgrade. I waited 36 minutes for a three minute video to save and nothing happened. ### 1/5 — Una absoluta basura a todos los niveles *2021-07-06* No hace nada con un mínimo de lógica o sentido común. Vaya rotunda ponzoña de aplicación. ### 4/5 — Back camera *2020-09-06* It’s a really cool app but would be 5 stars if the back camera could be used with it. ### 5/5 — So dope BUT... *2020-08-17* How come it only works with the selfie can and not back cam ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on my XS *2020-06-24* I’ve deleted and redownloaded several times and it doesn’t show me my videos. Ran several tests and can’t see the videos or save them to my phone. Seems cool but glitchy right now. I’ll change my review if you can fix this issue. Also seems to be very lacking in features and video info UPDATE: Still doesn’t work well and no reply from devs. ### 5/5 — App takes a while to download *2020-05-16* I paid for the full app, and it wouldn’t save to the camera roll, turns out it just takes a while. Great app otherwise ### 5/5 — wow! *2020-05-12* thanks for the work! i been searching for an app like this for long and couldn't find anything anywhere, not even jailbreaked — this app deserves to be known by a lot more people cuz there's no other app like this ..i found it through google and it took me straight to the AppStore. as i wanted to write this review and searched for BOCA on the AppStore, i couldn't find the App :-\ ..i then googled again. i hope you can change that somehow or get the app promoted. i would have paid for the app! cheers, chris ### 4/5 — Great for front camera *2020-04-08* Can you improved the output resolution on iPhone, and make it work with front camera of iPad Pro and Lidar for thé back ? it would be perfect ! Thanks ### 5/5 — Good start *2020-03-28* Need to support landscape ASAP. ## Frequently asked questions about BOCA ### What is BOCA? BOCA is a mobile application designed to add a depth-of-field blur effect to videos, mimicking the look of portrait mode in photography. It allows users to adjust the blur intensity and manage their recorded videos. ### How do I adjust the blur in BOCA? You can adjust the amount of blur in BOCA by simply dragging a slider. This can be done either before or after you record a video, giving you flexibility in achieving your desired look. ### What devices are compatible with BOCA? BOCA requires specific iPhone models with compatible cameras. Recording from both cameras is supported on iPhone X, XS, and XS Max. iPhone XR supports the front camera, while iPhone 7 Plus and 8 Plus support the rear camera. Older models like iPhone 7 and 8 are not compatible. ### Can I use the volume button to record videos in BOCA? Yes, BOCA allows you to use the volume button as a convenient 'shutter' to start and stop recording your videos. This offers an alternative to using the on-screen record button. ### How can I share my videos created with BOCA? After editing your videos within BOCA, you can save them directly to your iPhone's camera roll. You also have the option to share them with other compatible applications from the review screen. ### Does BOCA have ads? Based on the provided information, BOCA does not contain advertisements. However, it does offer in-app purchases. ### What is the user rating for BOCA? BOCA has a user rating of 3.6 stars based on 12 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base. ### How often is BOCA updated? The latest version of BOCA is 1.0.18, which was last updated on October 7, 2019. This suggests infrequent updates since its release in September 2019. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.18 — 2019-10-07 This update fixes an issue where the in-app purchase to remove the watermark was not available. Note: if you are experiencing problems, please contact us at info@highstreet.agency so we can fix the issue for you! Just leaving a review does not always give us the information needed to resolve the issue. ### 1.0.16 — 2019-10-03 This update corrects an issue where the price for the in-app purchase was not correctly displayed. Note: if you are experiencing problems, please contact us at info@highstreet.agency so we can fix the issue for you! Just leaving a review does not always give us the information needed to resolve the issue. ### 1.0.15 — 2019-10-03 This update adds a small watermark over the exported video, as well as an in-app purchase to remove the watermark. If you previously purchased BOCA, or downloaded it for free before this update, you will continue to receive the fully-featured version of the app. You will not see the watermark, or the in-app purchase interface. Note: if you are experiencing problems, please contact us at info@highstreet.agency so we can fix the issue for you! Just leaving a review does not always give us the information needed to resolve the issue. ### 1.0.10 — 2019-09-22 This update fixes an issue where to the camera would occasionally freeze when switching between the front and back cameras. Note: if you are experiencing problems, please contact us at info@highstreet.agency so we can fix the issue for you! Just leaving a review does not always give us the information needed to resolve the issue. ### 1.0.6 — 2019-09-20 This update fixes an issue where audio would sometimes not get saved to the recorded video. Note: if you are experiencing problems, please contact us at info@highstreet.agency so we can fix the issue for you! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*