# Kaleido Lens — user reviews > 66 indexed App Store user reviews of Kaleido Lens by Kwun Leung Fong, rated 4.34/5 from 169 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleido-lens/id520773150/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleido-lens/id520773150.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 121 · 4★ 19 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 13 ## Newest reviews (13 of 66) ### 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. ### 2/5 — No instructions, no option to hide the controls *2021-03-09* Meh... there appears to be no option to do screen capture directly, and no instructions on how to hide the controls while doing a screen recording. How is this useful to me?? Also, it is really annoying that the app is trying to get me to buy the filter pack without telling me the price, when I’m simply attempting to do a preview. This is sneaky and underhanded way of trying to force people to buy stuff. ### 3/5 — Great fun *2021-02-21, version 3.1.1* It is a great app, too bad that when you purchase their package, there are still adds for another app every time that a picture or video is taken ### 3/5 — It’s a good app. *2021-02-19* This app is just that, a good app. It does a really great job with the kaleidoscope effects as well as the ability to move, spin and record your image. It may just be me but I have some annoyances with the app in just a few hours of owning it. For one, the pre-set “filter” is instantly turned back one after every lens switch, having you to double tap on the screen every single time. Yes, it’s not that hard to do, but it would be nice if the app just had a setting were the “filter” was just turned off. Second, along with the “filter” there is also a vignette that surrounds the lenses, and that you can not get rid of. For $1.99 this app will do its job and get you the kaleidoscope effects you are looking for. ### 3/5 — Could be so much more... *2018-03-11, version 2.2.1* This is a cool idea but... as soon as you swipe to the next shape you’re into the upgrade stream. I understand people have to make a living but you have no time to get to know the app before you feel pressured into buying. The shapes listed are limited and the app itself is minimalistic. The effects are trippy but my reason for downloading the app was to see the animations. I appreciate the effort the developers have made but this app is not for me. There isn’t a single kaleidoscope that has an intuitive gui and does animation well, that is a big shame. ### 2/5 — Weak… *2018-01-10* Only records in portrait mode, no audio, and only 3 lenses to choose from. Don’t expect much from this app and you won’t be disappointed. **Developer response:** Hi Barkmaker, please update the app to enjoy all new features. :) Sorry for the inconvenience caused. ### 3/5 — Ok.... but where is the audio? *2017-11-27, version 2.2.1* Please add audio feature for video. Can’t believe there isn’t audio!!! ### 3/5 — 720p ONLY (2017) *2017-04-29, version 2.1* I couldn't find any information on the apps recording resolution in the description. I decided to buy it only to find out 720p is the only supported res. ;( Willing to give a better review once 1080p resolution is available. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for! *2016-10-19* I wanted to find an app that would turn my phone into a kaleidoscope & take pictures when I was pleased with the design after turning, zooming, etc. This is it!!! I downloaded several before I found this. After just a few minutes I'm already in love with this app! I have so many ideas on how I'm going to use it. And it's free!! Thank you!! ### 3/5 — Great app but needs sound on video!!! *2016-09-12, version 2.0* Got this app and paid for the full version purely because I wanted to make videos with music but there is no sound in the video! It baffles me that you would make an app that has video capabilities but restrict the audio!???? Please update the app and add video otherwise I've wasted my money! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App *2024-02-04* Not very much editing options to adjust the focus area of the photo you kaleidoscope. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-08-01, version 3.1.1* Only gives one filter, then you have to pay for the rest, also doesn’t let you film unless you pay, so what is the point of making a “free” app where you have to pay for every single feature? ### 1/5 — buggy and fraudulent *2020-05-17* the app, cannot, in fact, create or save videos, regardless of whether or not you buy the upgraded version. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2020-04-21, version 3.1.1* Applying the filters to photos already taken is an option but it doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Poor rating *2019-01-08* Unable to purchase upgrade package, price not listed. Need to purchase upgrade because you only receive 1 filter otherwise. Deleted app **Developer response:** Hi Celeste127634976, please update the app to enjoy all new features. :) Sorry for the inconvenience caused. ### 1/5 — Bad quality video! *2017-11-30* Quality needs to go up for their price point. **Developer response:** Hi 7🚐, please update the app to enjoy all new features. :) Sorry for the inconvenience caused. ### 1/5 — Upgrade *2017-06-15, version 2.1* Hi guys! I've been using this app for years for graphic design and I really love it! However the upgrade isn't as good can I get the old one back ? There is a function that you guys removed that I liked it was giving more fredom on the part you wanted to show inside the cropping area. Now when I pick an image to load all it does is apply the shape repetition. :/ not fun ### 1/5 — am I missing something *2016-01-07, version 2.0* pretty boring and I don't see the video feature ### 1/5 — HOW DO I RESTORE PREVIOUS PURCHASE *2015-12-13, version 2.0* Got a new phone and I can't get my purchases back. What the hell? ### 1/5 — Landscape video? *2014-10-26, version 2.0* It would be great to be able to upload to you tube so that it plays back landscaped. Am I missing something? Can you do this currently? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 5/5 — Great app *2021-10-13, version 3.1.1* Could you make compatible to switch to landscape mode? ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2020-05-25* Really love the results turning any photo into a beautiful kaleidoscope. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2020-02-18, version 3.1* This is my favourite app! Amazing features, well worth every penny. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Way to go! *2020-02-17* Hey!! — I’ve deleted my old critique of the previous version. Thank you for listening to my feedback! I’d like to add that the new version totally exceeded my expectations... well done!! Only additional recommendation is to implement an option to “snapping” when turning your artwork to line up the way you’d like. This is particularly useful when you need it at a perfect 90°, etc. UPDATE - February 17 Hmmm... not sure what’s up now, saw there was yet another update so went ahead and downloaded. Now the app is permanently stuck on the tutorial and Is unable to advance to the next step. There’s no option to tap NEXT. Keeps flickering. Tried deleting and reinstalling. Same issue. **Developer response:** Hi UpRocka, please wait for the tutorial video end to tap NEXT. I found many people skipped the tutorial but then asking how to record video, that’s why I make such change. The latest v3.1 added rotation snapping, 2 finger double tap to toggle visual effect and extended zoom range. ### 5/5 — The app is great. *2018-06-27, version 2.2.1* I have made great use of this app over the last 3 months. Would be cool if video had sound and more lenses are added. However it does what it says it'll do. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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