# FILCA - Vintage Film Camera — Disposable, VHS & Retro Photo

> SLR-style film camera app with vintage filters and manual controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Cheol Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filca-vintage-film-camera/id1436429074 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cheol Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252540990)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 2,467 App Store ratings · 1,377 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 127 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Japanese
- Released: 2018-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filca-vintage-film-camera/id1436429074/reviews.md

## What is FILCA?

Moment becomes memory — only with Filca.

Filca is an SLR-style film camera app. 35 film filters and cinematic effects bring your photos to life.

@veteranUser
"Without Filca, you're just collecting moments. With Filca, you're preserving memories."

Master every shot with expert-level manual controls.
■ Full control over shutter speed, ISO, and white balance
■ 35mm film filters inspired by classic film stocks

Filca is designed to elevate your everyday photography — perfect for portraits, selfies, night scenes, and the subtle beauty of daily life. Apply film-grade filters for an authentic analog look.

MAIN FEATURES
• Auto mode with 35mm film filters
• Manual mode (exposure & focus)
• Full control of shutter speed and ISO
• Multiple aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
• Digital zoom up to 8×
• Manual focus control (macro ↔ landscape)
• 35mm film filters inspired by classic film stocks (including B&W)
• Film grain effect
• Date print effect
• Optical image stabilization
• Low power mode
• Selfie mode
• EXIF data storage (including location)
• Portrait enhancements
• Full-resolution photos
• Timer and flash
• Grid view

PRO FEATURES
• White balance adjustment
• Date print customization

Share your photos on Instagram with #filca — we'd love to feature your work.
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/filca.app/
Terms of Use: https://han.gl/HCCwV
Privacy Policy: https://han.gl/Wclkw

Let Filca elevate your photography journey.

## Key features

- 35mm film filters
- Cinematic video effects
- Manual exposure controls
- Shutter speed and ISO adjustment
- White balance control
- Film grain effect
- Date print effect

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UPGRADE PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| UPGRADE PRO | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UPGRADE PRO VERSION | $89.99 | one-time |
| UPGRADE PRO (Discount) | $59.99 | one-time |
| LOMO SERIES | $4.99 | one-time |
| IU SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| RETRO SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| WEDDING SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| KODAK SERIES FILM | $5.99 | one-time |
| FUJI SERIES FILM | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fuji Camera | $5.99 | one-time |
| Add Credits 445 | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of FILCA?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Impressive film emulation
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great manual controls
- 🚀 Crisp image quality
- 👍 Authentic film-like photos

**Cons**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 👎 Misleading marketing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos
- Purchased filters/packs disappearing
- Shutter button not working consistently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add video recording capability
- Implement RAW image capture
- Allow portrait orientation
- Add a level/grid overlay
- Improve low-light performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,377)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filca-vintage-film-camera/id1436429074/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Film playground

*2026-08-23*

It's a good take on the joy of playing with film emulations :)

### 5/5 — I teach the basics of Photography with this

*2026-07-06*

As a film photographer for over 20 years that now shoots digital professionally, I often am instructing people on foundational techniques and technical skills. This app is not only a trip down memory lane to all the wonderful films I can remember shooting the cameras and the lenses, but also a wonderful place to send inspiring photographers that only have a smart phone. And for everybody else , there is simply a lot more control here than in the native camera apps. 
Five star stars! … also a lot cheaper than buying film and developing 😉😆

### 3/5 — Purchased required

*2026-06-11, version 5.11*

Everything requires an extra payment, even though we already purchased the app. It could have been designed differently, and the overall experience would have been much better.

### 5/5 — Great vintage look.

*2026-06-07, version 5.10*

If you want to simply snap some photos that already have a great vintage look without editing them later. This app delivers.

### 1/5 — Can’t even save photos without a subscription

*2026-06-07, version 5.10*

Why did I pay $3.99 for this app when I can’t even save photos without paying for an additional monthly subscription?? Pointless.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-05-31, version 5.08*

Love it

### 1/5 — The update ruined it.

*2026-05-26, version 5.07*

I’m a professional photographer and I’ve used this app for a couple of years because I loved how it mimics film. BUT I recently updated the app and everything is worse. For starters, it forces me to log in each use and acts as if I haven’t paid. When I finally get re-logged in (imagine doing this each time you want to take a picture) I’ve taken photos that immediately disappear and don’t save anywhere in the app or my camera roll. The interface is less intuitive and the quality of the photos is worse. SO bummed because it was my favorite. But now moving onto the Leica app.

### 2/5 — New update SUCKS

*2026-05-07, version 5.03*

I loved the old Filca, it was much more simpler to understand. This version absolutely SUCKS.

### 4/5 — MF

*2026-05-05, version 5.02*

MFとても使いやすかったのに今回のアップデートでダメになったアップデート前の方が拡大できてピントを合わせやふかったダイヤル式に戻して欲しい

### 3/5 — 撮影困難

*2026-05-04, version 5.02*

音楽を聴いていたら
プツッと止まったり
電話をしている最中に
写真が撮れないのが不便。

あと最近クローズアップ機能が
画面全体がクローズするのではなくて、
写真をリサイズするみたいな感じになっていてすっごい撮りづらい…！！早く戻してほしい。
切実に。

## Frequently asked questions about FILCA

### What does FILCA do?

FILCA is a mobile application that emulates an SLR-style film camera. It provides users with 35mm film filters, cinematic effects, and advanced manual controls for photography and videography, aiming to give photos an authentic analog look.

### What are the key features of FILCA?

Key features include 35mm film filters inspired by classic film stocks, manual controls for exposure (shutter speed, ISO) and focus, multiple aspect ratios, digital zoom, film grain effects, and date print effects. Pro features offer white balance adjustment and date print customization.

### Is FILCA free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of filters and basic controls. However, certain advanced features, such as white balance adjustment and date print customization, are available as in-app purchases.

### What kind of photos is FILCA best for?

FILCA is designed to elevate everyday photography and is perfect for portraits, selfies, night scenes, and capturing the subtle beauty of daily life. The film-grade filters are ideal for achieving an authentic analog look across various subjects.

### What devices is FILCA compatible with?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, mobile applications of this nature are typically designed for modern iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Users should check the app store listing for precise device and operating system requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.27 — 2026-08-25

Depth Morph — a new shoot effect that blooms light by distance.
VHS tape processing for Bloom, plus 16mm and Super 8 refinements.

### 5.26 — 2026-08-20

Text Print — dress any album photo with a frame and handwritten words, then share it.
Save your own polaroid frames and pick them again anytime.

### 5.25 — 2026-08-18

Random Print — reprint any album photo through eight cameras drawn at random.
Fixes and refinements across the camera shelf.

### 5.24 — 2026-08-10

Preview any camera before you shoot — samples, details and one tap to open.
Fixes and refinements across the camera shelf.

### 5.23 — 2026-08-09

Shoot FX shelf, rebuilt. Browse cameras by look with swipeable previews rendered from real effects.
Handwriting now lives inside the Polaroid camera — write anywhere on the frame.

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