# Bokehful - Bokeh light effects — Fun photo editor bokeh style

> Photo editor for adding customizable bokeh light effects with various shapes and colors. (iPhone/iPad app by Active Development Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bokehful-bokeh-light-effects/id541491242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Active Development Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/417563416)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 232 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bokehful-bokeh-light-effects/id541491242/reviews.md

## What is Bokehful?

Add fun bokeh light effects to your photos!  Simply select your color scheme and start drawing bokeh directly on your photo.

Features
 - Draw bokeh light effects directly on your photos.
 - Circle, heart, star or hexagon bokeh shapes.
 - Multiple bokeh color gradients to choose from.
 - Change the gradient direction.
 - Change the opacity of the bokeh
 - Save at full resolution.

## Key features

- Draw bokeh effects directly on photos
- Circle, heart, star, hexagon bokeh shapes
- Multiple color gradients
- Adjust gradient direction
- Control bokeh opacity
- Save in full resolution

## What do users think of Bokehful?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💎 Beautiful effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable color palettes
- 🌟 Adds charm and magic to photos
- 🔥 Great for enhancing photos

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch for some users
- 🔍 Lack of precise placement control
- 🔧 Limited customization options (size, opacity, etc.)
- 🎨 Desire for more color/shape options
- 🔀 Random placement can be frustrating

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Sharing to Instagram not working properly
- Incompatibility issues with certain iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add eraser tool to remove individual bokeh effects
- Implement ability to manually adjust size and opacity of bokeh
- Provide option to choose custom colors beyond preset palettes
- Add more shape options beyond stars, hearts, and circles
- Improve placement control to allow precise positioning

## Recent user reviews (10 of 232)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bokehful-bokeh-light-effects/id541491242/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2017-11-19*

Please update! add an eraser tool and size brush.

### 2/5 — Ermmm

*2017-02-01, version 1.8*

Prob a good idea to update the update.
I tried to use the share option to Instagram and I got kicked out and had to remake my edit.

### 2/5 — A good start but I was hoping for more

*2016-12-01, version 1.6*

I really like the idea that I could determine the path of the bokeh with my finger, but the app puts the shapes around my finger as well so there is no precision to this implementation.

Also, the size of the bokeh are larger than I need / want but there is no size control. 

If the devs allow for more control of the path and size then this would be at least 4 stars. I look forward to updates and a chance to give a better rating.

### 3/5 — Update now

*2016-01-09, version 1.6*

Can you guys please update the app!!!

### 1/5 — 改善お願いします

*2015-10-21*

パレットが選択できなくて困ります‥

### 2/5 — More work needed

*2015-10-18, version 1.6*

I like the concept of the app but there needs to be improvements, so that you can be more precise with the colour you want to use and more control over where exactly you want to place the shapes.

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2015-02-18, version 1.6*

This is a great app for adding customized bokeh to your photos. You can choose the colors & where to place the bokeh. Add a little or a lot. I love that it doesn't take your photos and shrink them to a smaller size. You can use the original size of your photos! Love this! Much better than the crappy free bokeh apps I've tried!

### 3/5 — 使いにくい

*2015-01-26*

かわいいんだけどスタンプが押しにくい。操作をもっとやりやすくして欲しい。

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2015-01-25, version 1.6*

It's not bad, but the only reason why I'm giving it 1 star is because it's not worth the money that they're charging for it. Personally, I think it should be free. If they added more functions to it, then maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

### 2/5 — Eh

*2015-01-09, version 1.6*

You can't choose the exact color you want for the effects, you have to choose from a pre selected color palette, and you can't adjust the bokeh size. I've used better apps :/

## Frequently asked questions about Bokehful

### What does Bokehful do?

Bokehful allows you to add custom bokeh light effects to your photos. You can draw these effects directly onto your images, choosing from different shapes and color gradients.

### What kind of bokeh effects can I create?

You can create bokeh effects in various shapes, including circles, hearts, stars, and hexagons. The app also offers multiple color gradients and allows you to adjust the gradient direction and opacity of the bokeh.

### Is Bokehful free to use?

Yes, Bokehful is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### Can I save my edited photos?

Yes, you can save your edited photos at full resolution. This ensures that your bokeh effects are preserved with the highest possible quality.

### Who is Bokehful for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to add a creative and artistic touch to their photographs. It's ideal for users looking to experiment with light effects and enhance their images with a unique bokeh style.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2021-04-15

Interface improvements

### 2.0 — 2021-04-14

Interface improvements and bug fixes

### 1.9 — 2017-02-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when sharing to Instagram.

### 1.8 — 2017-02-01

Bug fixes and sharing option updates

### 1.6 — 2013-10-14

Compatibility update for iOS 7

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