# Kaleido Lens — A Kaleidoscope Filter

> iPhone camera add-on lens for creating kaleidoscope photos and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Kwun Leung Fong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleido-lens/id520773150 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kwun Leung Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/494520032)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.34/5 from 169 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleido-lens/id520773150/reviews.md

## What is Kaleido Lens?

"Essentials Extraordinary Photo Apps" in 2013 by App Store

"After just a few minutes I'm already in love with this app!" - Shebarie

"I like the kaleido video. So much fun and addictive." - Jason1887

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Explore this beautiful world with Kaleido Lens

Kaleido Lens is an add-on lens for your iPhone camera. It allows you to take photos through a kaleidoscope. It operate on the principle of multiple reflection. While rotating your camera, you create images with varies colours and beautiful symmetrical patterns.

Capture the Unpredictable yet Creative
• Choose between 4 different classic kaleidoscope filters
• Choose between 4 different kaleidoscope glass filters
• Realistic kaleidoscope effect and optically correct glass effect
• Express your result in varies aspect ratio
• Extended zoom range for a whole lot more patterns
• Capture up to 4k still image* which ready for print and all digital distribution

Record and Create Magical Animation
• Drag and rotate the lens to create infinity looping kaleidoscope symmetric animation
• Capture up to 2.5k video* with audio

Extremely Versatile and Artistic
• Loved by thousands of users on social networks
• Used in other art form including sculpture and movie production
• The only limitation is your imagination

Minimal Control
• Rotate, Drag & Zoom with multi-touch
• Long Press shutter to record video
• Long Press screen to show hints for easier point and shot
• Double Tap to change aspect ratio
• Auto rotation snapping for symmetric result
• Double Tap with 2 fingers to toggle visual effect


*Kaleido Lens 3 require Metal and work best on iPhone 6s or later
*4k image capture and 2.5k video recording is available on iPhone 6s or later. Older device will capture image in 2k and record video in HD

## Key features

- 4 classic kaleidoscope filters
- 4 kaleidoscope glass filters
- Realistic kaleidoscope effect
- Infinity looping animations
- Up to 4k still image capture
- Up to 2.5k video recording
- Multi-touch controls for rotation and zoom

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kaleido Lens Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleido-lens/id520773150/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing and Addictive

*2024-05-19*

By far the best $2 I have ever spent on any app. My only complaint is it kept me up until 4 am snapping pictures around my house.  I can’t walk anywhere now without wondering how it would look on this app.  I truly love this app. The creations it makes are mind boggling.  My favorite app of all time.

### 1/5 — App

*2024-02-04*

Not very much editing options to adjust the focus area of the photo you kaleidoscope.

### 2/5 — Abnoxious.

*2023-12-06*

Why is every single filter cost money? It’s stupid, I always see apps like this that make you pay for a filter. Please change this.

### 2/5 — How do you add media to the app

*2023-09-14*

I bought this and was able to upload some video and images however I’m not sure how to upload media again, there are no directions and the app is not intuitive to use. Unclear is not a success

### 3/5 — Needs landscape and full screen mode.

*2023-09-01, version 3.1.1*

I would give this app 5 stars if they added full screen mode where you can switch to where UI buttons are visible. Also, they need to add horizontal landscape orientation as well.

### 4/5 — Solid app, needs some work

*2023-08-09*

Overall it’s good. It has nice patterns and features. The simplicity is good too. 

However, two things:

1. It needs to stop suggesting the developers other all after **every** time you save an image. This is incredibly annoying. 
2. Some UI tweaks to make it easier to use. Labels and a save button with save options for video and stills. It’s too minimalist as it is.

### 5/5 — Exactly as advertised!

*2023-08-04, version 3.1.1*

Fantastic app but how do I save pictures and videos uploaded, without screen recording or screenshotting please?

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2023-04-05, version 3.1.1*

Had it for about 10 min and I’m already in love!

### 5/5 — Need help

*2022-03-18*

I have this and the Sorotama app yet I can’t seem to load any photos from my library. Please help and thank you kindly 🙏

### 5/5 — Kaleidoscope

*2022-01-26*

This app is used for turning your visions or pictures into a kaleidoscopic picture. There are multiple lenses to fit division demands. The high quality looks great.

## Frequently asked questions about Kaleido Lens

### What does Kaleido Lens do?

Kaleido Lens is an add-on lens for your iPhone camera that allows you to take photos and record videos through a kaleidoscope. It uses multiple reflections to create images with varied colors and beautiful symmetrical patterns as you rotate your camera.

### What are the key features of Kaleido Lens?

Key features include four classic kaleidoscope filters, four kaleidoscope glass filters, realistic optical effects, extended zoom range, up to 4k still image capture, and the ability to record infinity looping kaleidoscope animations up to 2.5k video.

### Is Kaleido Lens free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering various features. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or filters might require payment.

### What devices is Kaleido Lens compatible with?

Kaleido Lens 3 requires Metal and works best on iPhone 6s or later. Features like 4k image capture and 2.5k video recording are available on iPhone 6s or later. Older devices will capture images in 2k and record video in HD.

### How can I use Kaleido Lens creatively?

You can explore a beautiful world by capturing unpredictable yet creative images and videos. The app is versatile and artistic, used by thousands on social networks and even in other art forms like sculpture and movie production. The only limitation is your imagination.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2020-03-06

Kaleido Lens 3 is a complete remake from ground up.
- All new Kaleido Glass effect which let your camera looks through a diamond cut glass
- Classic Kaleido Lens effect with video from album supported
- New inertia motion with snapping to create magical symmetric animation
- Extended zoom range for a whole lot more patterns
- Up to 2.5k video recording with audio
- Up to 4K still image capture
- New capture aspect ratio from 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1 to best fit your social media page
- v3.1.1 minor bugfix

### 3.1 — 2020-02-17

Kaleido Lens 3 is a complete remake from ground up.
- All new Kaleido Glass effect which let your camera looks through a diamond cut glass
- Classic Kaleido Lens effect with video from album supported
- New inertia motion with snapping to create magical symmetric animation
- Extended zoom range for a whole lot more patterns
- Up to 2.5k video recording with audio
- Up to 4K still image capture
- New capture aspect ratio from 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1 to best fit your social media page

### 3.0 — 2020-02-11

Kaleido Lens 3 is a complete remake from ground up.
- All new Kaleido Glass effect which let your camera looks through a diamond cut glass
- Classic Kaleido Lens effect with video from album supported
- New inertia motion to create magical animation
- Up to 2.5k video recording with audio
- Up to 4K still image capture
- Added new capture aspect ratio from 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1 to best fit your social media page

### 2.2.1 — 2017-10-02

- Bug Fix

### 2.2 — 2017-09-26

- Support iOS 11

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## More apps by Kwun Leung Fong

- [Soratama Lens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soratama-lens/id1216575833)
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All apps by Kwun Leung Fong: https://appshunter.io/developer/494520032

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