# ColorVu

> Live photo filter app for iPhone with retro and texture effects, optimized for Instagram. (iPhone/iPad app by Broong, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorvu/id537126456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Broong, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324853708)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: Korean, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorvu/id537126456/reviews.md

## What is ColorVu?

Classic ColorVu filters, rebuilt for today — with 3 new looks.

All of the original ColorVu filters are back, now joined by 3 newly designed filters with a more modern visual style. ColorVu has been completely rebuilt for modern iPhone devices with a new camera and rendering engine.

All 38 ColorVu filters are available for free.

Features
- 38 filters, including 3 newly designed looks
- Retro, monochrome, textured, and creative color effects
- Real-time filter preview
- Take photos directly in ColorVu
- Import photos from your photo library
- Full-screen photo preview before saving
- Save filtered photos directly to your photo library
- Share from the full-screen preview
- Optional shooting-location metadata
- Supports modern iPhone devices and iOS 27

ColorVu has been rebuilt from the ground up while preserving the look and character of its original filters.

## Key features

- Live photo filters
- Retro, sketchy, grayscale effects
- Texture filters
- Instagram optimization
- Direct sharing to social media
- Save to photo album
- Multi-lingual support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filter11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter22 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all paid filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter26 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter27 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter28 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter29 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter32 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter33 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorvu/id537126456/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 삭제부탁드립니다

*2016-12-21*

삭제부탁드립니다

### 2/5 — 구매내역 삭제해주세요

*2016-11-02*

구매내역 삭제해주세요

### 4/5 — 구매내역 삭제부탁드립니다

*2016-10-02*

구매내역 삭제부탁드립니다

### 5/5 — 구매내역 삭제 부탁드려요~

*2016-04-11*

구매내역 삭제 부탁드려요~

### 2/5 — 구입목록삭제요청

*2014-05-17*

저는 별로 쓸 일이 없을 거 같아요 삭제해주세요

### 3/5 — Ok

*2014-04-23*

More edits I think please

### 3/5 — Awesome Filters, Crappy Control

*2013-06-15*

- or lack thereof.  It's too bad the app is not more adaptive or improved upon, bc the filters have great texture and depth. However, the res. is lacking, no ability to adjust any aspect or even layer the effects without saving one at a time.  This could easily be a five star app, but barely will make three stars without any kind of meaningful updates. The same can be said for this dev's other two photo filter apps.

***One big plus is the live cam preview ability!***

### 3/5 — 좋아욤

*2013-06-13*

좋아욤

### 2/5 — Poor app

*2013-06-01*

I paid five dollars to unlock all of the filters. There is nothing high resolution about this app at all. The filters are flat and dull. Hope it improves in the near future. Not worth the money.

### 1/5 — High Resolution Mode?

*2013-03-30*

Exactly how doesone access the "High Resolution Mode"?  The best I can get out it after loading 12mp image on my iPad2 is a meager 637x637 or 0.4mp! 

I really like this app, and the other apps Monovu and Miracam, but the resoution is terrible.  I would spend the $5 to unlock the extra filters if the resolution was improved to something reasonable, like 5-8mp.  But until then these apps won't find a home on my iDevices.

## Frequently asked questions about ColorVu

### What is ColorVu for Instagram?

ColorVu for Instagram is a live photo filter app for iPhone that allows users to apply various effects like retro, sketchy, and grayscale to their photos before sharing them.

### How many filters does ColorVu for Instagram offer?

ColorVu for Instagram offers 10 free professional-level filters and 25 additional filters available through in-app purchases.

### Is ColorVu for Instagram optimized for Instagram?

Yes, the app is specifically optimized for use with Instagram, making it easier to share your enhanced photos.

### Can I save photos taken with ColorVu for Instagram to my device?

Yes, you can save your edited images directly to your iPhone's photo album.

### What devices does ColorVu for Instagram support?

ColorVu for Instagram is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for ColorVu for Instagram?

ColorVu for Instagram has an age rating of 4+.

### When was ColorVu for Instagram last updated?

The latest version of ColorVu for Instagram was last updated on June 6, 2021.

### What is the user rating for ColorVu for Instagram?

ColorVu for Instagram has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 3 user ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-10-06

ColorVu has been rebuilt for modern iPhone.

• 3 new filters with a modern visual style
• Live camera filters with Metal
• Lens and flash controls
• Photo library import with crop and zoom
• Optional location tagging for camera shots
• Share and save from full-screen preview

### 1.3.4 — 2021-06-06

Bug fixes

### 1.3.3 — 2020-12-31

Bug fixes.

### 1.3.2 — 2020-12-23

Bug fixes

### 1.3.1 — 2019-06-27

Bug fixes

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