# Hypocam

> Professional black and white camera and editing app with a curated feed. (iPhone/iPad app by pierre gougelet.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypocam/id1077991979 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [pierre gougelet](https://appshunter.io/developer/436203434)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 405 App Store ratings · 171 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypocam/id1077991979/reviews.md

## What is Hypocam?

Hypocam is the ultimate black and white camera.

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SHOOT — Be in control of your shoot with our live-view controls and feel the quality of black and white photography, capturing the essence.

EDIT — We have studied and tested lots of different creative tools developed exclusively for monochrome photography to provide you a unique experience.

BE INSPIRED — With the built-in news feed you could be always updated with the latest news and the best selection of black&white photos.

SHARE — Post your unique b&w photos to the most famous social network and tag #hypocam to be part of the best black and white community.

STORE — Enhance your edit experience and your post process with the latest preset and tools we are continuing to study to provide you the best creative tools available on the market.

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ENHANCING PEOPLE STORIES™
Our goal is to empower all the creative tools available, providing the best instruments and experience ever allowing people to create and connect. Hypocam is the best professional camera in your pocket.
Every single aspect of everyday life is important because it allow us to become closer to our dreams so has to be remembered. Make every moment unforgettable and tell your story, because every people's story is important and need to be told.

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This is only just the beginning.
We are the only black and white photo App.
Founded in 2013 Hypocam we will never stop providing the best tools possible.

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Contact us for any information:
info@hypocam.com

Code by IOAPPS
Photos by Temi Coker, Eric Ward and Noell Oszvald

## Key features

- Live-view controls for shooting
- Exclusive monochrome editing tools
- In-app news feed for inspiration
- Social sharing with community tag
- In-app store for presets and tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ML Collections | Free | one-time |
| XP Collections | $0.99 | one-time |
| AK Collections | $1.99 | one-time |
| NY Collections | $1.99 | one-time |
| All filters | $2.99 | one-time |
| SV Collections | $0.99 | one-time |
| LA Collections | $0.99 | one-time |
| FB Texture Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| FE Texture Collection | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Textures Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| FI Texture Collection | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hypocam?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📷 Excellent black and white photography
- 🎨 Variety of filters and editing options
- 👍 Intuitive and minimalist interface
- 🖼️ Produces high-quality images
- 💡 Innovative features like testing filters before shooting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🔍 Limited camera controls (e.g. no zoom, independent exposure/focus)
- 🔀 Issues with saving/exporting photos
- 🔍 Aspect ratio limitations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to restore purchases
- Filters not saving at reduced intensity levels
- Preview not matching captured image content

**Most requested features**

- Add volume button shutter release
- Implement true cropping (not constrained)
- Introduce color photography support
- Improve exposure and structure management
- Allow creating and saving custom filters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 171)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypocam/id1077991979/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simples e fantástico!

*2026-05-31*

Excelente, pena que nao recebe mais update há 4 anos

### 2/5 — Abandoned and no longer relevant

*2026-05-21*

No exif data (no focal length, no shutter speed, no exposure information) is saved into the picture. No GPS location either. The app doesn’t let you choose which lens to use. It doesn’t let you choose the quality (e.g. resolution). It doesn’t offer an aspect ratio at shooting time. I could go on. Clearly at this point, and looking at its latest update, it can be considered abandonware. Which means that iPhones of the latest generations are severely underused by this app. Plus newer versions of iOS could break the app at any point. Not recommended.

### 4/5 — Schwarzweiß

*2026-05-02*

Ich finde die App gut weil man qualitativ gute Schwarzweißfotos ohne den Umweg über das Farbfoto machen kann. Ich hätte mir noch den Raw-Modus gewünscht um vielleicht noch eine bessere Auflösung zu haben. Ein Problem habe ich: Ich habe mir das Filter-Set im AppStore gekauft und musste aber später (nicht wegen der Filter) die App deinstallieren und wieder installieren. Danach waren die Filter weg. Das finde ich gar nicht gut. Vielleicht kann man mich dazu mal kontaktieren.

### 1/5 — Can’t Export Photos

*2026-03-26*

Every time I try to export a photo the app crashes. Photos are not saved directly to your photo library, so the only way to access them is by export… loved the images, but can’t do anything with them!!!

### 1/5 — Upload Error

*2025-08-30*

Since weeks I can’t upload pictures into my gallery! I always receive the message „Sorry, an error occurred while trying to load your photo”. I really love this App but this is annoying especially when you paid for the pro Package! App Support via Website Not available as well( Error: Contact form not found.”)

### 3/5 — câmera "lenta"

*2024-10-28*

o foco e a adaptação de luz são péssimos. fora isso, é ótimo.

### 3/5 — send help

*2024-10-03*

great app but please help i cant zoom in on this app and i don’t know why 😢😢😢😢

### 4/5 — Telecomando Bluetooth

*2024-06-21*

La app è molto interessante ma non funziona con telecomandi Bluetooth. Aspettiamoci un aggiornamento software che superi questo inconveniente, dopodiché potremmo anche acquistare ulteriori filtri.

### 3/5 — Amazing monochrome camera needs work

*2023-11-14*

The B&W rendering is amazing. All I want to use and would be happy to pay a few $ for is the camera. But on my iPhone 14pro the framing fills the entire screen and I barely can see the shutter button. The please update!

### 5/5 — Muy buena

*2023-08-07*

La mejor que conozco, una birguería

## Frequently asked questions about Hypocam

### What does Hypocam do?

Hypocam is a specialized mobile application designed for capturing and editing black and white photographs. It offers a professional camera experience with live-view controls and a suite of exclusive tools tailored for monochrome aesthetics. The app also features a news feed for inspiration and a community aspect for sharing.

### What are the key features of Hypocam?

Key features include live-view controls for shooting, a variety of creative tools developed exclusively for monochrome photography, an in-app news feed showcasing black and white photos, and options to share your work on social media. There's also an in-app store for additional presets and tools.

### Is Hypocam free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionalities for capturing and editing black and white photos. However, it does feature in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their editing experience with additional presets and tools available in the store.

### Who is Hypocam for?

This app is ideal for photographers, artists, and anyone interested in creating compelling black and white imagery. It's designed for users who want a dedicated and professional toolset to explore the nuances of monochrome photography on their mobile devices.

### How can I share my photos and connect with the community?

You can share your unique black and white photos directly from the app to popular social networks. By tagging your posts with #hypocam, you become part of the global black and white photography community, allowing others to discover your work and find inspiration.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2021-07-15

- Crashs

Introducing a completely new Hypocam. We have recoded and redesigned the whole App to give you a new editing and shooting experience. Now you can apply textures that have been developed specifically to make your photos look as a truly analog photo. We have been working for months to deliver the best App, now is your turn to make new and outstanding photos.

### 2.1.1 — 2021-07-14

- Crashs

Introducing a completely new Hypocam. We have recoded and redesigned the whole App to give you a new editing and shooting experience. Now you can apply textures that have been developed specifically to make your photos look as a truly analog photo. We have been working for months to deliver the best App, now is your turn to make new and outstanding photos.

### 2.0.5 — 2019-08-26

- Crashs

Introducing a completely new Hypocam. We have recoded and redesigned the whole App to give you a new editing and shooting experience. Now you can apply textures that have been developed specifically to make your photos look as a truly analog photo. We have been working for months to deliver the best App, now is your turn to make new and outstanding photos.

### 2.0.4 — 2019-03-25

- Color filter in camera
- Crashs

Introducing a completely new Hypocam. We have recoded and redesigned the whole App to give you a new editing and shooting experience. Now you can apply textures that have been developed specifically to make your photos look as a truly analog photo. We have been working for months to deliver the best App, now is your turn to make new and outstanding photos.

### 2.0.3 — 2019-02-09

- Edit photo
- Photo resolution
- SV2 filter
- Camera color setting fixed
- Crashs

Introducing a completely new Hypocam. We have recoded and redesigned the whole App to give you a new editing and shooting experience. Now you can apply textures that have been developed specifically to make your photos look as a truly analog photo. We have been working for months to deliver the best App, now is your turn to make new and outstanding photos.

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