# Grainhaus – Polaroid Film — Retro Vintage Instant Cam

> Vintage instant camera simulator with realistic film grain and private local storage. (iPhone/iPad app by Son Le.)

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- Developer: [Son Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808621109)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainhaus-polaroid-film/id6788027650/reviews.md

## What is Grainhaus?

Turn your iPhone into a vintage instant camera. Grainhaus pulls down to reveal a 1:1 square lens, prints a Polaroid from the slot, and gives every shot the warm grain of real film — no editing, no presets, no filters to scroll through, just point and shoot.

Grainhaus is built around a single gesture. Drag the hairline pill to open the lens, tap the shutter, and watch a Polaroid develop out from under the chassis for two seconds before sliding into your gallery. No menus, no logins, no clutter — just the feeling of holding a film camera again.

PULL-TO-REVEAL CAMERA
A vintage camera that only appears when you need it:

- Drag down on the hairline pill to reveal the 1:1 lens
- Drag back up to slide the camera away
- Switch between front and back cameras instantly
- The pill morphs smoothly between rest and open states

POLAROID PRINT EJECTION
Every shutter tap prints a real Polaroid from the slot:

- Tap the shutter to freeze the frame
- Watch the Polaroid develop out from the slot
- Print timing mimics real instant film developing
- Finished prints land directly in your private gallery

FIVE FILM STOCKS
Pick the look that fits the moment:

- Normal — clean digital preview for reference shots
- Gold 200 — warm, sun-soaked tones with soft grain
- Kodachrome — punchy reds and greens, classic '70s travel
- 8mm Film — faded highlights, softer contrast, home-movie grain
- Vérité 100 — soft, natural tones with lifted shadows and fine grain

ALWAYS-ON FILM GRAIN
Grain renders live on the preview at full frame rate:

- Each filter has its own grain character
- High-res captures keep the grain on save
- No AI smoothing, no beauty mode, no auto touch-ups

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your photos stay on your phone, full stop:

- All photos saved locally to your device
- No account, no login, no cloud sync
- No camera roll or photo library import
- Share or export only when you choose to

BUILT FOR THE MOMENT
Designed to disappear so the moment can take over:

- Single-screen UI with no learning curve
- Shutter and motor sound effects for tactility
- 3×3 Polaroid gallery always one pull away
- Auto-saves every print to your private gallery

Stop curating your photos. Pick one filter, point, shoot, and let Grainhaus do the rest.

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## Key features

- Pull-to-reveal vintage camera interface
- Realistic Polaroid film development simulation
- Five distinct film stock emulations
- Always-on, full-frame film grain rendering
- Private, local photo gallery
- Minimalist, single-screen UI

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grainhaus Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grainhaus Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grainhaus Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainhaus-polaroid-film/id6788027650/reviews.md

### 5/5 — literally obsessed

*2026-08-18*

wait this app is cute 😭 the pics have that perfect vintage Polaroid vibe and make everything look 10x cooler. obsessed fr.

## Frequently asked questions about Grainhaus

### What is Grainhaus?

Grainhaus is a mobile application that simulates a vintage instant camera experience. It features a pull-to-reveal interface, realistic Polaroid development, and various film stock emulations for a nostalgic photo-taking process.

### How does Grainhaus simulate Polaroid development?

When you tap the shutter, Grainhaus mimics the developing process of real instant film, showing the image emerge from the slot over two seconds before it's added to your gallery.

### Does Grainhaus offer editing features?

No, Grainhaus is designed to be a point-and-shoot experience without editing, presets, or filters. The focus is on capturing the moment with authentic film grain and effects.

### Where are my photos saved in Grainhaus?

All photos captured with Grainhaus are saved locally to your device's private gallery. The app does not import from or sync with your device's camera roll or photo library.

### What are the different film stocks available in Grainhaus?

Grainhaus offers five film stocks: Normal for clean digital previews, Gold 200 for warm tones, Kodachrome for vibrant '70s colors, 8mm Film for a home-movie look, and Vérité 100 for soft, natural tones.

### Is Grainhaus free to use?

Yes, Grainhaus is free to download and use. There are optional in-app purchases available, such as the Grainhaus Pro Monthly subscription for $4.99/P1M.

### What devices does Grainhaus support?

Grainhaus is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Grainhaus updated?

The latest version of Grainhaus is 1.3, and it was last updated on August 22, 2026. The app was initially released on August 12, 2026.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-08-22

Smoother experience

### 1.2 — 2026-08-19

Smoother experience

### 1.1 — 2026-08-15

Smoother experience

### 1.0 — 2026-08-13

No release notes.

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