# Hipstamatic® Analog Camera — user reviews > 376 indexed App Store user reviews of Hipstamatic® Analog Camera by Hipstamatic, LLC, rated 4.60/5 from 2,745 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,293 · 4★ 182 · 3★ 86 · 2★ 45 · 1★ 139 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (12 of 376) ### 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. ### 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? ### 2/5 — Doesn’t focus *2026-06-28, version 10.7.3* Won’t sync with new phones. I have tried over and over to het the Hipstamatic classic app to work with a newer iPhone and it will not focus or ender light metering correctly. After researching this and trying support for an answer I asked on AI. It says that Apple drastically changed its camera and focal length in the iPhone 13 and in order to get sharp images with closeups you need an iPhone12. I will buy one to try. Anyone else have the same focus issues and if so how did u solve it? ### 2/5 — Nonfunction *2026-06-28, version 10.7.3* This is been for years, one of my favorite camera app, but for some reason a couple of months ago it’s not working and you cannot see across this camera. You only see black or dark and it’s not taking many pictures. ### 2/5 — Lost its way *2026-06-07, version 10.7.3* Tried Hipstamatic again after a long hiatus. Of course, it’s now a subscription App, which is unfortunate. Especially after previously spending money on packs and add-ons. NOW I also have to subscribe? No thanks. App also used to be much simpler, more about creativity. Now it’s much more bloated and confusing & feels like it’s trying to be its own social media platform rather than the creative photography App it started life as. Very disappointing. ### 3/5 — Sudden full of glitches *2026-06-07, version 10.7.3* I’ve used this app since it came out but suddenly it’s having awful glitches and won’t let me download any of my purchased paks. ### 2/5 — I’m done *2026-03-23, version 10.7.1* Sorry people, but the redesign made an already buggy and clumsy app worse. Scrolling through community photos, it suddenly glitched back to the top of the feed, losing my place. The new editor adds steps to editing. And the camera itself, which needs the most attention, still stinks. I was on the fence with canceling my subscription, but now I have no doubt. Will miss it, some of it. ### 2/5 — Nothing more frustrating than the app crashing when editing with darkroom *2026-03-15, version 10.7.1* This update is faulty, feel like I don't want to return to it to edit a photo. ### 1/5 — I’m done with Hipstamatic *2026-03-08, version 10.6* 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. ### 1/5 — Can’t access my gear *2026-01-13, version 10.6* Unable to Access Previous Purchases I've been a long-time Hipstamatic user who purchased digital gear in the past. With the new login system: - Cannot access my original account - Locked out of previously purchased items - Only option is to subscribe to a new service - Existing purchases seem to be lost Developers: Please provide a way for long-time users to recover their original accounts and purchased content. ### 1/5 — Shame, I liked it here *2026-01-11, version 10.6* I’ve been using this app since the beginning and enjoyed it, bought lenses and film, and told many people about how great it was. Took a break and come back to a message of now I need to pay a subscription. I understand to need for money to operate. But this feels cheap and dirty. I’ll miss it. Thanks for the memories while they lasted. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — PLEASE FIX!!! *2026-05-25, version 10.7.3* I love this app and just resubscribed but it’s not allowing me to change my profile photo. It keeps crashing over and over again. Please fix this. I’ll change my rating to 5 stars once fixed. Thank you!! ❤️🙏 ### 1/5 — What in the dumpster fire *2026-04-10, version 10.7.2* Happened to this app? This update is TRASH. The camera bag is absolutely useless, you can’t find anything without having to scroll a ridiculous amount, and even then you’re lucky if you find what you’re looking for. I’ve been using this app since the original, and these are some of the worst updates. These aren’t improvements. ### 1/5 — FORCED TO SUBSCRIBE *2026-04-04, version 10.7.1* I had the previous Hipstamatic, Classic account before they went to subscription based service. When they went to subscription based service, I lost all my purchases, all the money invest invested into all the film, flashes, packs, all gone. Contacted and reached out to Hipstamatic by email 300 times, did not hear one response back. Subscription based is the future, picking your pocket monthly. I’m not hating on it, you just gotta flow with what it is. ### 1/5 — Just say no to subscriptions only! *2026-03-29, version 10.7.1* So sick of apps going subscription only! I’ll stick with the original Hipstamatic app. ### 1/5 — 🤑 *2026-03-14, version 10.7.1* I was a huge fan of Hipstamatic since day one. I supported their efforts with buying most of the lenses and films throughout the last 15 years, even some of the ones that appeared redundant and some that turned out as lame as I thought they might. It was too much really, and became a convoluted mess to sort through with too many options. I will never pay a subscription fee for a camera app on my phone, so this version gets an automatic delete. No more subscriptions, for anything. ### 1/5 — Bait and switch. *2026-03-11, version 10.7* App says it’s free and then after giving it the permissions it needs to be used it then informs you that you have to pay a subscription to use the app. They’ll give you a 24hr pass and then after that they expect you to pay. More and more apps are starting to do this and it’s getting really old. Just like every other app that does this I immediately deleted it and will never use it again. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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) ### 5/5 — t *2026-07-22* gag ### 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! ### 5/5 — A Creative and Vibrant App and Community *2026-03-30, version 10.7.1* This app has been so much fun to use and the community that participates within the app is creative vibrant and beautiful. That app now truly represents the community. The recent updates have brought out the best the app has to offer and has streamlined the vast features offered. While the joys and struggles within the previous versions everyone should enjoy the latest developments and features Peace -Freddie ### 5/5 — This is the best photo app I’ve ever used *2026-03-26, version 10.7.1* This is without a doubt the best photo app I’ve used, ever. ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2026-03-24, version 10.7.1* It’s perfect for taking pictures probably better than the regular camera it works so great probably one of the best apps ### 5/5 — best ever app *2026-03-12* j’utilise Hipstamatic depuis le début et je m’y remets quotidiennement avec cette mise à jour attendue . Top ! merci . une vrai app créative **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour votre retour d'information ! Nous avons bien noté votre demande. - L'équipe Hipstamatic ### 5/5 — Thanks! *2026-03-07, version 10.6* It’s been fun using the app again. ### 5/5 — Single best camera app *2025-11-09, version 10.6* This is the app to get if you want that analog camera in your pocket feel. the vintage vibes are there and the camera app always keeps you coming back for more with different films, flashes, lenses and more. I’ve come back to this app time and again over the years. Great stuff! All the other apps I’ve either forgotten or deleted because they didn’t make the cut. I think this is probably the 15th year I’ve been using this app. ### 5/5 — Favorite camera app of all time… not even an exaggeration *2025-10-16, version 10.6* … yeah. Haven’t had a single issue with this app actually and I stumbled upon it 3 years ago… game changer. Taking photos suddenly became a completely different experience. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*