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Formulas - Photo Lab Effects and Custom Frames

Formulas - Photo Lab Effects and Custom Frames

by Tinkerworks Apps

114 ratings
270 reviews
#124 in paid Photo & Video
🎬 Entertainment
📷 Photo & Video
$2.99

Details

Released
June 4, 2015
Updated
December 5, 2015

Features

Developer

Tinkerworks Apps
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About

Apply unique, multilayered photo effects and custom frames to your images. Features include vintage emulations, artistic styles, and textured finishes. An intuitive interface and one-tap auto adjust make professional editing easy.

✓Custom multilayered photo effects
✓Vintage film emulations
✓Textured and artistic styles
✓Dozens of custom frames
✓One-tap auto adjust tool
✓Intuitive UI
✓Photo editing extension
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What users say about Formulas

Reviews of Formulas are mixed: the Photo & Video app is rated 4.2/5 from 114 App Store ratings. What users like most: beautiful and professional-looking filters, excellent artistic effects for photo editing. Top complaints: frequent crashes and stability issues, no updates in 9+ years. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✨Beautiful and professional-looking filters
  • 🎨Excellent artistic effects for photo editing
  • 👍Simple and intuitive user interface
  • ⚡Fast and efficient editing process
  • 🖼️High-quality results with vintage-style textures
  • 🎭Unique and creative filter combinations
  • 📱Works well on iPad and iPhone
  • 💰Good value for the price

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ⏱️No updates in 9+ years
  • 🚫Regional restrictions not disclosed
  • ❌Non-functional in-app links and cart system
  • 🔗Broken connection to App Store
  • 📍Stackables unavailable in multiple regions
  • 💸Hidden costs and regional feature limitations
  • 🔌Poor customer support and abandonment
  • 📱iOS compatibility issues
  • 🖼️Limited customization options
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What's New in Formulas

2.3

December 5, 2015

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. ◉ Optimized for iOS 9 and iPad Pro. ◉ Now preserves all image metadata including EXIF and GPS. ◉ Minor UI Changes. If you enjoy Formulas, please consider leaving a positive review on the App Store. If you've already left a review, please repost it as reviews are reset with every update. Thanks! Experiencing issues? Have comments or suggestions for future updates? Please contact us at support@formulasapp.co.

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📉 124-34

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This app dropped -34 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on November 5, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

This app is just no

Just purchased it. When I tried to use it, nothing works at all. Please do Not even try it. Waste my money!!!
Aalcopeer

Ios 26

Crashes on iphone ios26, but works on iPad
C2Coon Dawg 2

Was great...

Seems like the developer for this app has given up - yes everyone’s worst fears for a great app. Can no longer click on the “cart” to purchase items - can it connect to App Store. Sad.
FMFlossie McNutt

Regional restrictions

Why you didn’t tell us that the app have regional reservations, I paid for it to discover it doesn’t open in my region. Thisvis insane it’s a scam.
HHadrian96

Обманывает!!!

Заплатил за приложение, но после обработки фото - не дает сохранить! Требует перейти на версию Pro, которое в магазине - ОТСУТСТВУЕТ!!!
Требую вернуть мои деньги!
PPridchin
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App crashes on iPhone iOS 26

Bug

Crashes when tapping camera icon

Bug

Cannot save to camera roll

Bug

Crashes frequently during use

Bug

Non-functional icons marked as forbidden

Bug

App won't run on iPad Pro despite optimization claim

Bug

Photos extension not working properly

Bug

Broken external links (App Store, Instagram, websites)

Bug

In-app purchase system not connecting to App Store

Bug

Lost access to previously purchased add-ons after update

Bug

Stackables app crashes repeatedly

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Requested Features

11 requests

Update app for current iOS versions

Feature

Add landscape mode support

Feature

Increase number of filter options

Feature

Separate color and texture controls

Feature

Adjust opacity independently for colors and textures

Feature

Add more texture options (peeling paint, fresco, plaster)

Feature

Improve Photos extension functionality

Feature

Restore Stackables app availability

Feature

Add layering/stacking capabilities

Feature

Include tutorial videos

Feature

Add brightness and contrast adjustment controls

Feature

FAQ

What does the Formulas app do?

Formulas is a photo editing app that offers a wide range of custom, multilayered photo effects and expertly crafted frames. It allows users to apply vintage film emulations, textured finishes, painterly styles, and more to their images, with an intuitive interface and a one-tap auto adjust tool for professional results.

What are the key features of Formulas?

Key features include dozens of custom, multilayered photo effects, custom frames made from various materials, a one-tap auto adjust tool for automatic color and tonal adjustments, and a streamlined, intuitive user interface. It also offers a photo editing extension for editing directly from the photo library.

How much does Formulas cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for core functionality.

What devices is Formulas compatible with?

The app supports high resolution images up to 16MP (4,000 x 4,000 px) on newer devices, specifically iPhone 5 and later, and iPad 3 and later. It also supports JPEG, lossless PNG, and lossless TIFF formats.

What are some common use cases for Formulas?

Common use cases include enhancing landscapes and cityscapes with unique artistic styles, applying authentic vintage film emulations to portraits, adding textured finishes to street photography, and creating custom framed images with a variety of materials for a distinct look.