# Hipstamatic® Analog Camera — Vintage Photo Editor & Filters

> Analog film camera simulator for iPhone with vintage photo effects and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Hipstamatic, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,745 App Store ratings · 376 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 179 MB
- Languages: Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, Korean
- Released: 2019-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436/reviews.md

## What is Hipstamatic® Analog Camera?

Your iPhone takes perfect photos. Hipstamatic® doesn't. That's the point. 
Hipstamatic is not a photo editor. It's a camera... the original analog film camera for iPhone, made since 2009.

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SHOOT FIRST. EDIT NEVER.

Pick a lens. Pick a film. Shoot. Hipstamatic® applies the analog look before you press the shutter — exactly the way a real film camera works. No editing. No tweaking. No second-guessing. The photo is finished the moment you take it.

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200+ LENSES. 200+ FILMS. EVERY ONE A REAL CAMERA.

Over 1,000 analog combinations across TinType, Instant, Classic Toy and more. Each one gives you grain, color shifts, light leaks and vignettes you can't fake and can't replicate anywhere else. None of them perfect. All of them honest. Don't want to choose? Shuffle, and let the camera surprise you.

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NO ADS. NO TRACKING. NO ALGORITHM. EVER.

Hipstamatic® runs on members, not advertisers. No VC funding. No data harvesting. No feed deciding what you should look at. When you join, you're keeping an independent camera alive… One that's been here since before Instagram existed.

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A SMALL, QUIET ROOM.

If you want it, there's a community of people who shoot the way you do. Chronological. No algorithm. No brand accounts. No promoted posts. No follower math. Just photographs people actually meant to make. And it's opt-in — if you only ever want a private camera, that's the whole app too.

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FREE TO START. MORE LOOKS WITH MEMBERSHIP.

The camera is free. Join the Hipstamatic® Camera Club to open the whole shelf. Every lens, every film, every camera we've made in 15+ years and go as deep as you want to go. Your first month is on us.

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P.S. Hipstamatic was Apple's very first App of the Year (2010). We just never stopped pointing the camera at something.

## Key features

- Analog film camera simulation
- Pre-shoot effect application
- 1000+ lens and film combinations
- Chronological community feed
- No ads or algorithms
- Photo challenges and stamps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hipstamatic Camera Club | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Hipstamatic Camera Club | $29.99 | per year |
| Hipstamatic Camera Club | $7.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Hipstamatic® Analog Camera?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Variety of creative filters and effects
- 💡 Ability to create custom camera presets
- 🤩 Fun and engaging community features

**Cons**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 😞 Loss of previous purchases and customizations
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to save custom camera presets
- Inconsistent behavior when editing photos
- Syncing issues with photo library and cloud storage

**Most requested features**

- Ability to import photos from camera roll
- Option to change aspect ratio beyond square format
- Restore previous purchases and customizations
- Improved search and organization for lenses/films

## Recent user reviews (10 of 376)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 永久会員になるには

*2026-08-13*

月か年のサブスクしかないのでしょうか

### 4/5 — Stole my gears

*2026-08-02, version 10.7.5*

I used to love Hipstamatic so much I spent money on gears. 

After a few years break on Android without that app, I am back to iPhone. And despite of owning the gear, they now force me to go on subscription to access to them. What an inconsiderate move towards their pioneer users. 

It is a pity such great app betrays you, just because they can. : /

Wonder if you will do something about i, but my hope is near zero as I saw another user say the same thing. 

4 stars because your app is great and deserves support for all your good work. 

But my mood wants to rate 1 star at the moment.

### 5/5 — Best Lomo App

*2026-07-27*

Thank you!! Very best Lomography app) cool and stylish ! Please fix for iOS 27db4 ! 😊😊 (doesn’t work normally)

### 1/5 — I’m done with Hipstamatic

*2026-07-22, version 10.7.4*

I have been using Hipstamatic for years. When I changed to my most recent phone I somehow lost a lot of my film and lenses I have purchased over the years. Basically when I go to download it asks me to pay… again. I have contacted them multiple times about this. I have done what they asked and nothing happened. I am tired of trying to get their attention so it is time I move on. But it sucks because I really loved using it. If I could give zero stars I would. Highly disappointed in you and your lack of proper help.

UPDATE: someone got back to me but not the help I wanted. I don’t want to go to the new version. I want all my gear I PURCHASED to be back on the classic version. It’s more user friendly and easier to navigate. No change to the rating.

### 5/5 — t

*2026-07-22*

gag

### 1/5 — App crashing

*2026-07-17, version 10.7.4*

I just downloaded the app and it’s not getting past the intro video. It keeps resetting to the beginning and the app functions are not available.

### 4/5 — I love it but…

*2026-07-12, version 10.7.4*

I love the different types of cameras I took some pictures but I can’t use much because I have to pay for like all of them but good app

### 2/5 — Viewfinder

*2026-07-09, version 10.7.4*

I have had this app for quite some time, but for whatever reason recently, I’m not able to change the viewfinder. I don’t wanna see the old analog look. I wanna be able to use my full screen. How do I change that?

### 5/5 — 韩国代购

*2026-07-08*

吧给打造成肥胖食品厂地平线幸福

**Developer response:** 친절한 말씀 감사합니다! 앱을 마음에 들어 주셔서 기쁩니다. '지방 음식 공장' 필터에 대한 제안 사항을 기록했으며 향후 업데이트 시 참고하겠습니다. 다른 아이디어나 피드백이 있으시면 언제든지 공유해 주세요. 여러분의 지지가 대단히 감사합니다!

### 1/5 — Wow another subscription take over

*2026-07-03, version 10.7.4*

Used to love this app for being able to use it when I want and have used it since it was launched. So now it all ends with everything hidden behind a subscription paywall.

## Frequently asked questions about Hipstamatic® Analog Camera

### What does Hipstamatic Analog Film Camera do?

This app simulates the experience of using a vintage analog film camera on your iPhone. It allows you to select different lenses and films before you shoot, applying unique analog effects directly to your photos in real-time, just like a physical film camera.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include shooting with pre-selected analog effects, over 1000 unique combinations of lenses and films, a chronological community feed without algorithms or ads, and photo challenges. It also offers a 'Photo Passport' to track your journey and earn stamps.

### How much does Hipstamatic Analog Film Camera cost?

The app is free to start, offering core camera and community features at no cost. To unlock the full catalog of lenses and films, permanently keep your posts, and access deeper darkroom features, users can join the Hipstamatic Camera Club through a membership.

### What kind of photos can I create with this app?

You can create photos with authentic analog characteristics, including grain, color shifts, light leaks, and vignettes. Each combination of lens and film produces a unique, imperfect, and honest result, mimicking the aesthetic of classic film photography.

### Is this app suitable for beginners or experienced photographers?

The app is designed to appeal to both beginners and experienced photographers. Its intuitive 'shoot first, edit never' approach makes it easy for anyone to experiment with analog effects. Experienced photographers will appreciate the depth and authenticity of the simulated film and lens combinations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.7.6 — 2026-08-19

Interface improvements and other bug fixes

### 10.7.5 — 2026-07-23

• New: Saint-Germain Preset, to celebrate Bastille Day
• New: "Combo of the Day", highlighting a different Hipstamatic Signature Combo each day of the year
• Now localized in French
• Improvements to Classic Camera Gear Import
• Interface improvements and other bug fixes

### 10.7.4 — 2026-07-02

• Localization updates for Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and Chinese (Traditional)
• Other improvements and bug fixes

### 10.7.3 — 2026-05-01

• New Jimbocho Preset, with a subdued yet bold quality inspired by the book-ish neighborhood of Tokyo
• Fix for a bug that could cause the edit screen to go black with certain combinations
• Fix for a bug that could cause newer HipstaPaks not to sync over from Classic Camera

### 10.7.2 — 2026-04-09

• Redesigned and simplified Darkroom Editing Suite, updated for Liquid Glass and iOS 26
• Lock Screen Camera support, so you can quickly snap a Hipstamatic photo from your iPhone's Lock Screen
• Support for assigning Hipstamatic to your Action Button or Camera Control (on supported devices)
• Drag down gesture on Camera now provides quick access to Presets
• Fix for bug preventing the largest zoom options from being available on iPhone 17
• Fix for a bug preventing earning Signature Camera Passport Stickers (shoot 9 pics with any Signature Camera to unlock a special stamp!)
• Fix for some visual bugs using Hipstamatic on older iPhone models (such as iPhone SE or in iPad compatibility mode)
• Other optimizations and improvements

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