# CHRO: Vintage Lens Aberration

> CHRO: Vintage Lens Aberration (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Willcox.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chro-vintage-lens-aberration/id6761342644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Willcox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889005074)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 1 MB
- Released: 2026-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chro-vintage-lens-aberration/id6761342644/reviews.md

## What is CHRO?

CHRO is a powerful chromatic aberration camera and editor that brings real lens character to your photos and videos.

Inspired by real‑world optics, chromatic aberration creates subtle colour fringing and distortion—most visible at the edges of an image—giving your shots a cinematic, vintage feel. With CHRO, you can apply this effect in a natural, controlled way—just like shooting through a real lens. Unlike heavy filters that change the whole frame, CHRO focuses on the edges, so your subject stays sharp while the background gains depth and character.

Capture or Edit
	•	Shoot photos and video live with the effect applied
	•	Or import existing media and transform it instantly

Signature Lens Styles
	•	Film – soft, natural, nostalgic tones
	•	Cinematic – refined, subtle edge separation
	•	Vintage – stronger character and classic lens feel

Precision Control
	•	Magic Dial for smooth, intuitive control of intensity
	•	Effect applied naturally to edges, not the whole image (like a modern vignette)
	•	Adjustable focus point to control where distortion radiates from
	•	Fine‑tune for subtle realism or bold creative looks

Why CHRO
Most filters apply effects uniformly—but real lenses don’t behave that way. CHRO mimics how light actually bends through glass, adding life and depth without overpowering your image.

Perfect for:
	•	Photography enthusiasts
	•	Creators and filmmakers
	•	Anyone printing photos and wanting a true vintage lens look


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-02

- Filters removed
- UI improvement
- Bug fixes...light mode :-)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-04-13

- bug fixes
- updated the limited time filters

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-10

- Added 10 new 'limited-time' Retro filters (how long will they stay?)
- UI improvements
- Added camera roll preview
- Enabled share sheet, open images and video directly from the Photos app
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-03

- Fixed the video recording save to Camera Roll and Export

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-02

What’s New in This Version
	•	Improved edge‑based chromatic aberration rendering
	•	Enhanced Magic Dial control for smoother adjustments
	•	Optimised performance for photo and video capture
	•	Minor UI improvements and stability fixes

## More apps by Alexander Willcox

- [Benefits: UK Child Benefits](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benefits-uk-child-benefits/id6761343669)

All apps by Alexander Willcox: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889005074

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