Film(ish)

Film(ish)

True to film photo editing

7 ratings
4 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 17, 2026
  • July 7, 2026

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This app transforms digital photos into authentic analog film looks by simulating real photographic phenomena like grain, halation, and characteristic curves. It offers both simple one-tap presets and advanced controls for detailed color grading, all processed on-device for privacy.

Authentic analog film simulation
Realistic grain and halation effects
Advanced color grading controls
On-device processing for privacy
RAW and video support
Export in JPEG, HEIF, or TIFF
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What's New in Film(ish)

1.3.0

July 7, 2026

NEW – Effects • Lens Blur – bokeh simulation powered by depth-of-field mask • Motion Blur – keep your subject sharp while the frame streaks with motion • Light Leak, rebuilt – six procedural leak patterns NEW – 8 classic film stocks Reverse-engineered from period references: Kodachrome 64, Kodachrome ASA 10 (the 1950s postcard look – free for everyone), High Speed Ektachrome, Agfachrome CT18, Orwochrom UT18, GAF 500, ScotchChrome 1000 and Kodacolor-X. IMPROVED • Grain now switches off from a single Off pill • Anamorphic flare rebuilt with rotation control • Subject cut-outs now work on any subject, not just people FIXED • Faster and more stable across all tools! • iPad landscape layout polished across the photo and video editors • Assorted HDR, export and stability fixes throughout Thanks for using Film(ish)!

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

Film(ish) Pro

Unlock all 41 film stocks and pro controls

User reviews

Amazing!

This is the best film emulation app I’ve ever used on the iPhone. It’s awesome. It makes it so easy so quick and the results are out as astounding. Best best ever you’re gonna love it.

I’ve tried nearly every mobile editing app promising a film look. I can finally stop searching.

Most of those apps have one or more of these issues

- the filters are terrible, either overdone or just unnatural

- you don’t have enough control over your edits, you can put on a filter, reduce the intensity, then apply basic edits that look awful 9 times out of 10

- they require a subscription

Film(ish) fixes all that. It’s a one time purchase (that costs as much or less than a yearly subscription for many other apps), which alone is enough for me to love it.

The presets are *beautiful*. There’s a bunch of them, plus even more film stocks that you can start from instead, if you want a more personalized look.

The editing freedom is unmatched. Aside from the obvious (exposure, contrast, etc) you get editing tools that most editing apps refuse to include (HSL, color grading, curves), but you also get to fine tune so many aspects of your chosen preset/film stocks (color density, push/pull, micro contrast, sharpening).

Plus you get control over grain, diffusion effects, and halation. As far as I know, the only app that lets you add and control halation is VSCO, and what do you know? They’re went subscription based years ago 🫩

There’s so much more (frames and the fact that you can also edit videos, for example), but the biggest reason why I love this app is because the creator seems to be on a mission to break the record for “most active dev in existence”.

This man has been adding new features on a near weekly basis since this app was in alpha. I was in the TestFlight for it and was already sold on day one, then he just started pumping out new features I didn’t even know I needed, but that made the app somehow even better than it was.

I know I sound like a paid ad, but I have absolutely no connection to this thing. I’m sitting here at 1am spending 30 minutes writing this long ahh review only because I genuinely think this is a great app and I believe devs like this deserve all the support and success.

Get this app already.
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All you need for Mobile Photography

I recently discovered this app and boy was I glad to have come across it. This is by far the most complete app I’ve found on IOS to edit Mobile pictures, from a very wide list of “true” film emulations, to color adjustments, etc. Film(ish) has made me forget of the rest of the apps out there that claim to be all you need and they’re not. Film(ish) is truly a power house!!!
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5/5

I’ve tried a lot of photo apps and most of them fall apart the second you start pushing the image. This one doesn’t. The grain is the thing. It’s built into the image, not sitting on top, and the ISO settings actually change the character of it, tighter, rougher, more open, the way you’d expect.

You can push color and contrast pretty far and it keeps its shape. Highlights don’t blow out in a cheap way, shadows don’t turn into a flat mess, and the whole image keeps a sense of density that’s hard to get on a phone.

The grain alone would have been enough for me, but the way everything reacts together is what makes it stick. I use it every day
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FAQ

Does Film(ish) have ads?

No, Film(ish) is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain advertisements.

What devices does Film(ish) support?

Film(ish) is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering its advanced photo editing capabilities across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

How often is Film(ish) updated?

The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on July 7, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Users can expect ongoing improvements and feature additions.

What is the age rating for Film(ish)?

Film(ish) has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in photo editing.

Can Film(ish) edit videos?

Yes, Film(ish) can apply its full film emulation pipeline to videos, processing each frame to achieve analog looks.

Does Film(ish) require an account or cloud uploads?

No, Film(ish) processes all edits on your device, ensuring privacy. It does not require accounts, cloud uploads, or tracking.

What file formats can Film(ish) export?

Film(ish) allows you to export your edited photos and videos in high-resolution JPEG, HEIF, or TIFF formats.

How does Film(ish) compare to other photo editing apps?

Film(ish) distinguishes itself with its focus on authentic analog film simulation, utilizing desktop-grade color science and on-device processing for privacy, unlike many apps that rely on simpler filters or cloud processing.