# Grain Cam — Bringing the 90's Back

> App that simulates 90s film camera aesthetics with grain, timestamps, and filters. (iPhone/iPad app by Yang Yin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-cam/id1135771468 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yang Yin](https://appshunter.io/developer/917542564)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 244 App Store ratings · 225 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-cam/id1135771468/reviews.md

## What is Grain Cam?

Don't worry about paying those expensive prices for developing film. We have a solution for you! Grain Cam is available and easy to use.
 
We all remember the time before digital cameras existed, we use to capture the moment with our point & shoot film cameras. Do you remember how the photos were grainy and had that nostalgic timestamp on the bottom right corner? Well, it's no longer of the past. 

Capturing memories is as easy as:
1. Snap (Take Photo)
2. Filter (Adjust Photo)
3. Save/Cancel

Features 
 - Photo Gallery 2.0 = Upload photos from your library
     - Grain -> Fade -> Exposure Effects toggle button 
     - Zoom in photo feature
     - Saves to Grain Cam album
 - Timer Button = Set Timer to 3, 5, or 10 seconds
 - Lightning Button = Turn On/Off Flash (White Lightning indicates on)
 - Selfie Button = Rotate camera view for selfie pictures
 - Grain Slider = Adjust Grain level
 - Fade Slider = Adjust Fade level
 - Exposure Slider = Adjust filter for different lighting conditions
 - Preview = Show Photo only without filter options, before saving
 - Date Button = Turn on or off Date Stamp
 - Calendar Button = Customize Date Stamp for photos
 
Filters
 - "N" = Normal or No Filter
 - "C" = Color
 - "BW" = Black/White
 - "S" = Sepia
 - "P" = Photo Lab
 - "I" = Instant Print
 - "CH" = Chrome
 - "NO" = Noir
 - "IN" = Inversion

When having trouble? 
- Go to iPhone Settings
- Find Grain Cam App at the bottom
- Enable Grain Cam to access camera and photos
- Relaunch Grain Cam app
- Contact us if problem is not resolved (https://www.graincam.com/contact/)

## Key features

- Simulate film grain, fade, and exposure effects
- Add customizable date stamps
- Apply various vintage filters (B&W, Sepia, Instant Print)
- Built-in timer for delayed shots
- Flash control and selfie mode
- Adjust grain, fade, and exposure levels

## What do users think of Grain Cam?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🌟 Lovely filters
- ✨ Aesthetic and vintage effects
- 📸 Great for Liminal Space photography
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🚫 No 'no filter' option
- 🔍 Photos get distorted or zoomed in
- 💤 Frequent ads disrupt usage
- 💾 Issues with saving photos

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
- Buttons and controls not fully visible
- Photos not saving to camera roll

**Most requested features**

- Import photos from camera roll
- Add front-facing camera mode
- Adjustable grain and filter intensity
- Timer and self-timer options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 225)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-cam/id1135771468/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Lovely app

*2023-11-05, version 2.6*

A lot of these reviews are from a long time ago and from what I’ve seen they’ve fixed those issues! The filters are really beautiful

### 1/5 — awful

*2023-07-06, version 2.6*

It said a virus was going to take over my phone the second I stared using it

### 1/5 — Poor functions

*2023-01-26, version 2.6*

Just kept giving me ads after using it for a few months. Not worth the trouble of exiting it 5 times for it to work.

### 5/5 — Simple and Just What I've Been Looking For

*2022-08-18, version 2.6*

I love making my pieces look old and worn out so I set out to find a an app with retro grain filter and found just that. Grain app does what it advertises and I'm very pleased, keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — Absolutely amazing for Liminal Space photography

*2022-07-25, version 2.6*

I’m a Liminal Space photographer for Instagram and whenever I need to add a bit of grain for photos this is the app I use. This app is great! 10/10!

### 2/5 — No “no filter” option

*2021-01-10, version 2.6*

I needed this app to put a Polaroid style custom date on one of my photos, and was very happy that this was something the app could achieve, however,

I personally don’t want any of the app’s filter options on this photo, and through about 10 minutes of trial and error I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s impossible to leave my photo neutral with no filter after putting a date on it. The filters may have their place, but they greatly distort what I’d like my photo to look like and leave the image dark and shadowy, almost unrecognizable. The dates and the grain options work great but I’m really disappointed I can’t take any of the filters off and there’s no “original” or “no filter” options.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2020-10-18, version 2.6*

You can now import and edit photos from your phone and it’s really to do

### 5/5 — Dbbeh

*2020-07-10, version 2.6*

Baho

### 5/5 — Good

*2020-06-03, version 2.6*

👍good

### 1/5 — Thought this issue would be resolved by now but it’s not.

*2020-05-06, version 2.6*

I read the top review from a year ago saying it doesn’t work on iPhone 7 cause it’s “super zoomed in” and I figured “it’s been a year, surely they’ve resolved the issue by now.” They haven’t... disappointed cause this app looked promising. Not to mention that there’s room for an ad while the controls are cropped out. Fix your app and you’ll get better reviews.

## Frequently asked questions about Grain Cam

### What does Grain Cam do?

Grain Cam brings back the look and feel of 90s film cameras. It allows you to take photos and apply effects like grain, fade, and exposure, along with customizable date stamps, to give your digital images a nostalgic, analog aesthetic.

### What are the key features of Grain Cam?

Key features include the ability to adjust grain, fade, and exposure levels, apply various vintage filters like Black/White, Sepia, and Instant Print, add customizable date stamps, use a timer for delayed shots, and switch between front and rear cameras for selfies.

### Is Grain Cam free to use?

Yes, Grain Cam is available for free. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to enjoy all its features without cost.

### What devices is Grain Cam compatible with?

Grain Cam is designed for iPhone devices. To ensure proper functionality, users may need to grant the app permission to access their camera and photos through their iPhone settings.

### How can I get the vintage film look with Grain Cam?

You can achieve the vintage film look by using the various sliders to adjust grain, fade, and exposure levels. Additionally, you can select from a range of filters such as 'BW' for Black/White, 'S' for Sepia, or 'I' for Instant Print to further enhance the retro aesthetic of your photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2019-11-24

Minor Release
- Removed boarder function
- Various code updates

Last Major Release
- New Inversion (Negatives) filter
- Photo Gallery 2.0 
   - Grain -> Fade -> Exposure Effects toggle button 
   - Zoom in photo feature
   - Saves to Grain Cam album
- Various code updates

### 2.5 — 2019-11-15

- New Inversion (Negatives) filter
- Photo Gallery 2.0
   - Grain -> Fade -> Exposure Effects toggle button 
   - Zoom in photo feature
   - Saves to Grain Cam album
- Various code updates

### 2.2.1 — 2019-06-06

Minor Release: 
- Removal of ad unit on swipe-down page
- Various code updates
 
Last Major Release: 
- New Custom Date Stamp
- New Boarder Feature
- Updated button colors to white

### 2.2 — 2019-05-27

- New Custom Date stamp feature to adjust date stamp to the past or future
- New Boarder added to enhance visibility of buttons and can be disabled, if preferred
- Updated button colors to white
- Various code updates

### 2.1.1 — 2019-04-13

- Fade filter adjustment now available for non-grained photos
- Minor code updates

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## More apps by Yang Yin

- [Grain Cam - Premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grain-cam-premium/id1445514934)

All apps by Yang Yin: https://appshunter.io/developer/917542564

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