# GrainLab Film Grain Editor — Realistic Analog Filmgrain App

> Mobile app for adding realistic analog film grain to digital photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Marvin Krueger.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainlab-film-grain-editor/id6630375395 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marvin Krueger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152894281)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 213 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 587 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainlab-film-grain-editor/id6630375395/reviews.md

## What is GrainLab Film Grain Editor?

For the first time on mobile you can now bring the authentic look and feel of analog film grain to your digital photos. GrainLab gives you nuanced, adjustable film grain controls that blows any image editor out of the water. In GrainLab you will craft authentic film grain with precise controls, from scratch or by starting with grain textures from scanned film plates by renowned film brands.

Why film grain matters:
Film grain can change the tone of your imagery. It can add a sense of nostalgia and history to your work. 
And in a time where the most used digital camera lenses produce photos that easily tend to look clinically clean, GrainLab is also the perfect solution for that. 

GrainLab in a nutshell:
GrainLab simulates the organic size variations of silver halide crystals reacting to light, just like in traditional film development. But with powerful adjustment controls over the grain so you can produce beautifully natural results, within seconds. 

Core Features:
GrainLab contains several grain texture presets from generative grains to famous film plate scans and multiple overlay modes.

GrainLab really stands out by its unmatched control over the look and feel of your grain. You can even create halide crystal grain clusters, which is inherent to the process of analog photo development, making every develops photo completely unique. 
And last, but definitely not least, GrainLab Premium features a luminosity based curve editor to control exactly how your grain blends from Highlight to Shadow.
Available for iPhone and iPad, it’s time to bring your images to life with the art of film grain.


Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Adjustable film grain controls
- Simulates silver halide crystal variations
- Grain texture presets
- Generative grains
- Scanned film plate textures
- Luminosity-based curve editor

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GrainLab PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| GrainLab PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| GrainLab PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GrainLab PRO | $44.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of GrainLab Film Grain Editor?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Realistic film grain simulation
- 🎨 Highly customizable grain effects
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💯 Great for enhancing photos
- 💡 Useful for AI-generated images
- 🎉 Excellent for film buffs
- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 🌟 High-quality results

**Cons**

- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced
- 🔒 Subscription lock-in
- 🗣️ Limited language support (Chinese)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subscription status issues (paying monthly when already subscribed)
- Unauthorized payments

**Most requested features**

- Batch applying custom presets
- Dedicated guide for editing black dog photos
- Save adjustments as presets
- Chinese language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainlab-film-grain-editor/id6630375395/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 30 dollars a year?!

*2026-05-05*

30 dollars a year for a grain app. Another app that you can’t buy and have to be locked into a  subscription model for a feature or two. This is why AI is sadly going to take over.

### 1/5 — Interesting

*2025-10-31*

I didn’t know that Leica produced films. I thought they produced camera and optical equipment.

**Developer response:** Hey there,
They do: https://leica-store.com.au/products/LCK332?srsltid=AfmBOoqAoEkuii8PxfUlLW4jLG3JuPpmFejebFVbRMNwB3_h5nku21HQ

Best Marvin

### 5/5 — Subscribed

*2025-09-14*

Love the app but now its saying I have to pay monthly when I was subscribed already. How can this get resolved?

### 1/5 — Overpriced

*2025-08-24*

$20 a month is insane for this app. For the $10 a month you can get Lightroom which does way more way better.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. Just to clarify, our app has never been $20/month — the price is significantly lower, plus offers loads of features that are completely free. 
While Lightroom is a great tool, it doesn’t come close to offering the kind of detailed grain controls our app provides. We built this specifically for people who want more authentic, film-like results.

Seeing a one-star review makes us a little sad (okay, maybe a lot sad 😅), but we do appreciate you giving the app a try. Have a wonderful day!

### 5/5 — Thanks for the updates

*2025-08-09*

I hope you guys keep working hard to make this beautiful application better. Currently I am planning to use it for the YouTube short videos and hope it works out well. And thanks for the new updates. With Kindest Regards-BR

### 5/5 — Good

*2025-07-21*

An amazing app with great effects. It would be even more exciting if batch applying custom presets were possible.

### 5/5 — 语言支持太少了

*2025-06-14, version 2.1.1*

要是支持中文就更好了

### 1/5 — Unauthorized payment

*2025-06-12, version 2.1.1*

Unauthorized payment

### 5/5 — Perfect app for edit

*2025-06-12, version 2.1.1*

So much features

### 5/5 — absolutely

*2025-06-12*

A wonderful app

## Frequently asked questions about GrainLab Film Grain Editor

### What does GrainLab Film Grain Editor do?

GrainLab Film Grain Editor allows you to add authentic analog film grain to your digital photos. It simulates the organic variations of silver halide crystals reacting to light, providing precise controls for natural-looking results. This helps to add a sense of nostalgia and history to your images, or to counteract overly clean digital camera looks.

### What are the key features of GrainLab?

Key features include nuanced, adjustable film grain controls, the ability to simulate halide crystal grain clusters for unique results, and grain texture presets from generative grains to scanned film plates. GrainLab Premium also offers a luminosity-based curve editor to control how grain blends from highlights to shadows.

### Is GrainLab Film Grain Editor free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for premium features. This allows users to try out the core functionality before deciding to invest in advanced controls and textures.

### What devices is GrainLab Film Grain Editor compatible with?

GrainLab Film Grain Editor is available for iPhone and iPad devices. This means users can enhance their photos on both Apple's smartphone and tablet platforms.

### How does GrainLab create realistic film grain?

The app simulates the organic size variations of silver halide crystals, mirroring the process in traditional film development. It offers powerful adjustment controls to achieve beautifully natural results, allowing users to craft authentic film grain from scratch or by using presets derived from scanned film plates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.1 — 2026-03-15

- Bugfixes


Thanks a lot for using GrainLab! If you have problems or feedback, just drop us an email using info@mkgames.org. 
- best Marvin & David

### 2.4.0 — 2025-10-31

- Added Leica Analog Grain
- Other bugfixes 

Thanks a lot for using GrainLab! If you have problems or feedback, just drop us an email using info@mkgames.org. 
- best Marvin & David

### 2.3.1 — 2025-10-10

- Fixed Share Sheet 
- Other bugfixes 

Thanks a lot for using GrainLab! If you have problems or feedback, just drop us an email using info@mkgames.org. 
- best Marvin & David

### 2.3 — 2025-09-10

- Added Kodak Ektar 100 Grains
- Improved usability of the Preset Selector
- Added Special End of Summer Deal

Thanks a lot for using GrainLab. If you have any problems or ideas for new features, just drop us an email at any time using grainlab@mkgames.org. 
- best Marvin

### 2.2.1 — 2025-08-08

- Bugfixes and improvements 

Thanks for using GrainLab! If you have any ideas for new features or facing problems, don't hesitate to reach out to grainlab@mkgames.org. 
- best Marvin

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