# Filmic Firstlight - Photo App — Modern Photos with Analog Vibe

> Analog-inspired photo camera app with advanced controls and film simulations. (iPhone/iPad app by Bending Spoons Apps ApS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-firstlight-photo-app/id1482338564 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 910 App Store ratings · 243 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 126 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2019-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-firstlight-photo-app/id1482338564/reviews.md

## What is Filmic Firstlight?

Filmic Firstlight is a revolutionary photo camera from the makers of the class leading Filmic Pro cinema video camera that makes live photography fun and creative.
 
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Rediscover the joy of capturing life’s moments in photographs you will immediately treasure and want to share.
 
Firstlight combines custom film simulations, adaptive film grain and FiLMiC Pro’s famous live analytics to offer an advanced but approachable front end camera experience like no other.
 
Fast, easy and intuitive, Firstlight lets you envision and capture your best moments in camera, without having to spend hours editing your photos later. Shoot and share, it’s that easy.
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ADVANCED IMAGE CONTROLS
 
- Fast, intuitive focus and exposure controls: Tap the screen to set focus/exposure, tap again to lock.
- Shutter and ISO Priority Modes: In addition to auto exposure, you can set specific Shutter Speed or ISO values to adhere to and let the app automatically adjust exposure for the unlocked value.  
- Cross-swipe manual controls: The most intuitive way to manually adjust focus and exposure. Swipe across the image to dial in your perfect shot. Swipe up and down to adjust exposure. Swipe left and right to adjust focus.
- Reactive analytics: A foundation feature of Filmic Pro and now in a photo app. Manually adjusting your focus and exposure will automatically apply focus peaking or zebra stripes to make sure you get your shot just right.
- RGB Histogram: Dynamically shows the exposure profile of the image across all color channels.
 
GET THE LOOK YOU WANT
 
- Vintage film simulations: The magic of Firstlight is in our realistic tributes to authentic film stocks.
- Film grain: Apply natural-looking, dynamically-generated film grain effects to give your photos that ‘film look’. 
- Vignette: Apply a subtle dark vignette to your image. 
- Lens selector: Quickly switch between all available lenses on your device.  Go from tele to ultrawide with the tap of a finger.  (Note:  camera/lens support is device specific).
 
PROFESSIONAL CAMERA TOOLS
 
- Burst mode
- Timer
- Flash
- Grid overlays
- Aspect ratios: 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 1:1, 5:4
- Expanded shadow detail
- DNG, TIFF, JPG or HEIC Selection
- HDR control (This feature is supported by iPhone Xs Max, Xs, Xr and newer)
- Volume button shutter and support for most bluetooth camera shutter remotes
- Configurable burst mode
- Anamorphic adapter support
- Custom Function button
- Custom live analytics
- Configurable Focus and Exposure controls
- Embedded copyright
- Filmic Pro quick launch button (for owners of Filmic Pro)

If you have any questions for the Filmic team either before or after you purchase Firstlight or one of our other apps please feel free to reach out to us at:  support@filmicpro.com
Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1482338564

## Key features

- Custom film simulations
- Adaptive film grain
- Live analytics
- Manual focus and exposure controls
- Vintage film looks
- Burst mode
- DNG, TIFF, JPG, HEIC export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FirstLight Weekly With FT | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| FirstLight Yearly With FT | $9.99 | per year |
| FirstLight Weekly | $19.99 | per year |
| FirstLight Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Super Bundle with FT | $99.99 | per year |
| Weekly Bundle with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Bundle with Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Bundle Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Weekly Bundle Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## What do users think of Filmic Firstlight?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth interface
- 🎨 Excellent film emulations and grain
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 📷 Good image quality
- 💡 Anamorphic de-squeeze feature

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📂 Inconvenient file management
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🔍 Limited manual controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- RAW files appear blurry
- Incompatibility with iPhone 14 Pro
- Inconsistent behavior with lens switching
- Inability to export DNG files
- HDR setting resets on app launch

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save preferred filters
- White balance control
- Longer shutter speed
- Digital zoom
- Horizontal shooting
- Focus stacking
- Wireless tethering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 243)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmic-firstlight-photo-app/id1482338564/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Vom Einmalkauf zum Abo!!!

*2025-12-04*

Ich habe diese App damals zum Einmalkauf erworben. Nach dem Verkauf an Bending Spoons ist sie zum Abomodell gewechselt. 

Nicht mehr zu empfehlen!!!

### 1/5 — Canceled at 5 days into trial.

*2025-11-07, version 1.5.1*

Charged me anyway- app is bad

### 1/5 — Awful

*2025-10-17, version 1.5.1*

Shameless cash grab with no features added since this was killed off.

### 5/5 — Agora ficou excelente.

*2025-08-21*

Eu uso como o aplicativo oficial para fotografar em todos os lugares.

### 1/5 — Not recommended

*2025-02-19, version 1.5.1*

I have as of yet not been able to find a decent photography app for IOS that doesn't charge a subscription, that's important because 99% of features like manual mode do NOT require a backend server and because a phone camera is the camera most people have with them and thus will learn with, this not only makes it economical to learn with a real camera that doesn't cost per month to use but also many photogs may accidentally keep paying for this even after switching to a real camera.

These apps are a faux pas, buy a real camera and save the subscription for Adobe or a decent cloud storage plan, which is one of the most important things a photographer should pay for.

### 2/5 — How about an update??

*2024-12-07, version 1.5.0*

Almost a year has passed since the last update. I hoping for better image quality (especially with the 5x camera) and ProRAW files by themselves instead of being paired with HEIF or JPEG.

### 2/5 — Terribly frustrating

*2024-10-07, version 1.5.0*

Works ok but could use more features especially if it’s a subscription. However, I won’t be paying for it simply because the app is worthless if you have limited cell or WiFi service. Weak signals resulted in the app taking several minutes in some cases to open/switch to and resulted in too many missed shots. Maybe this was the app trying to verify my subscription status

### 4/5 — Can app remember settings

*2024-10-07, version 1.5.0*

Is it possible to make the app recall settings that were used last time, including the colour profile? Now, when I close the app, it always starts with the basic profile. Otherwise, it's a good app.

### 2/5 — Chato

*2024-09-25*

Sempre que abre o app ele tem que validar o acesso, precisa de internet pra isso, muito chato! Nem sempre estou on-line pra isso, já comprou, baixou, deixar usar!

### 1/5 — App won’t open without internet service

*2024-08-24, version 1.5.0*

Seriously?

## Frequently asked questions about Filmic Firstlight

### What does Filmic Firstlight do?

Filmic Firstlight is a photo camera app designed to make live photography fun and creative. It combines custom film simulations, adaptive film grain, and live analytics to offer an advanced yet approachable camera experience. The app allows users to capture photos with a vintage analog vibe directly in-camera, reducing the need for extensive editing.

### What are the key features of Filmic Firstlight?

Key features include custom film simulations that mimic authentic film stocks, dynamically generated film grain for a natural look, and advanced controls for focus and exposure. Users can also utilize features like vignette, lens selection, burst mode, timer, grid overlays, and various aspect ratios. The app supports multiple export formats including DNG, TIFF, JPG, and HEIC.

### Is Filmic Firstlight free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a range of features for capturing photos. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or additional content may require a purchase to unlock.

### What devices is Filmic Firstlight compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. Specific camera and lens support can be device-dependent, meaning not all features may be available on every smartphone. HDR control, for example, is supported on iPhone Xs Max, Xs, Xr, and newer models. It also supports volume button shutter and most Bluetooth camera shutter remotes.

### What are common use cases for Filmic Firstlight?

This app is ideal for users who want to capture photographs with a distinct analog or vintage aesthetic without spending a lot of time editing later. It's perfect for those who appreciate the look and feel of traditional film photography but want the convenience of a digital camera. It's also useful for photographers who want precise control over focus and exposure directly in the camera.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2025-01-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.5.0 — 2024-01-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4.6 — 2023-08-24

v1.4.6 includes various bug fixes and improvements.  

If you have any questions, suggestions, or findings, please contact us at support@filmicpro.com.

### 1.4.5 — 2023-08-07

Just ordinary maintenance for the best possible user experience!

### 1.4.4 — 2023-03-10

Starting from this version, you'll have the possibility to purchase new bundle options, including Splice and Remini!

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All apps by Bending Spoons Apps ApS: https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077

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