# Kaleidoscope Camera — user reviews > 101 indexed App Store user reviews of Kaleidoscope Camera by Nebojsa Kragic, rated 4.40/5 from 175 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidoscope-camera/id503556200/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidoscope-camera/id503556200.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 122 · 4★ 21 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 11 ## What do users think of Kaleidoscope Camera? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and intuitive interface - 🎨 Beautiful and unique kaleidoscope patterns - 🎯 Real-time visual effects processing - ⚡ Responsive and smooth performance - 🎭 Multiple pattern and mirror options - 💰 Affordable price point - 🔄 Rotating and zooming capabilities - 📸 Easy photo capture functionality **Cons** - 📖 No instructions or tutorials provided - 🚫 Cannot import personal photos - 📹 No native video recording capability - 📱 Limited resolution output quality - 🔊 Loud shutter sound cannot be disabled - 📐 Portrait mode only, no landscape support - 🔍 Poor app support and documentation - 💾 Unclear photo saving location - 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - ❌ Video mode feature not working properly **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when attempting to load personal photos - Photos not saving to camera roll despite confirmation - Video mode icon inactive and non-functional - Incompatibility with iOS 8 and newer versions - iPhone 5 screen size not supported - Low resolution output on newer devices - Images not centered properly - Saving functionality broken in some instances **Most requested features** - Video recording and export functionality - Ability to import and use personal photos - Higher resolution image output - Landscape mode orientation support - Settings menu for customization - Mute shutter sound option - Speed and direction control for video loops - Live video recording capability - Front/rear camera switching - HDMI output support - Auto-save to camera roll option - No-spin button to halt rotation - Lock vertical option for mirror configurations ## Newest reviews (16 of 101) ### 3/5 — My Bad *2025-12-16, version 2.0.3* I just lost $2. No instructions, no support. Apple should take this down. If I could give it zero stars I would. ### 4/5 — 4 star review *2024-08-10* I gave it a four star rating because it is amazing but if it had more features I would’ve gave it a 5 star ranking ### 2/5 — Save photo? *2023-06-29, version 2.0.3* How can you get it to save a photo to your camera roll? ### 2/5 — Zero App Support, Zero Instructions = STUCK *2022-03-26* Weirdly, there are no instruction to be found! The app is good but then...no way to video what you made or store it to your phone. When you click ‘App Support’ you’re taken to a blank page. Please do better. ### 3/5 — No instructions. No video. *2021-12-25* I just purchased the app this morning. Unless I’m missing something, there’s no tutorial video. I think I’ve figured everything out except how to save as a video. ### 2/5 — It’s ok but... *2021-04-09* I’m abit miffed that you can’t seem to upload a picture to them use the features, I would like a refund ### 4/5 — One of the better kaleidoscope apps *2020-08-07* I really like the video loop feature, but I wish it had more control over the speed and direction of the loop. I hope the developers expand this feature. Live video recording would be cool too but you can use screen capture as a workaround ### 3/5 — Interesting *2020-03-09* Fun & interesting to play with, but can you please give instructions on how to switch from photo to video? ### 5/5 — how do you enable video mode? *2019-05-12* How do you enable video mode? Ive had this app for years and love it for stills, but I don’t see the option for video as stated in this new release. ______________________________ Thanks for the response, however, I still don’t see it. The icon in the lower right corner is inactive. It does nothing. On iPad with latest iOS. I’m changing my rating to 5 stars because of the great stills, but the video mode simply does not work for me. If it did work, what is the length of the loops in seconds suppose to be? Also, what is the email address for support? —————————————————— That’s great news! Awaiting the next update :) **Developer response:** We found an issue with the loop button on some devices. A fix will be included in the 2.0.3 maintenance release in a week from now. Thank you for reporting this! For further help reach us at kaleidoscope@binarynoise.com ### 4/5 — Love it *2017-01-14* If it exported at higher resolution it would be a 5 star app easily. ### 4/5 — Solid but could use minor fixes *2016-11-10* Heads up--As soon as you open the app it's on! I tried to slow down the spinning but there are no settings. Then I tried to take a kaleidoscope selfie but it doesn't allow you to flip the camera. Then I wanted to see what some other photos looked like with these effects and I wasn't able to import photos! It is very cool tho when you get it to work :) ### 2/5 — Should have option to save video *2016-10-26, version 1.5* The images this app produces are worthy of recording them or be able to proyect them on a larger monitor. ### 3/5 — Please add video recording *2016-07-08, version 1.5* I like the app....can you please add video recording?? ### 4/5 — Landscape mode PLEASE!! *2015-12-23, version 1.5* Awesome, I just want this to video out to a larger a screen and it's only showing in portrait! Please add this feature. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Brilliant!!! *2015-11-21* I've had such tremendous fun with this app!!! ### 4/5 — Stunning app but really needs video capture feature. *2015-11-07* Absolutely love the app, the visuals are stunning. If you could add video capture of the output, I'd happily pay more than double the price for this. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t upload prerecorded videos *2021-11-30, version 2.0.3* This app would be better if you could upload per order videos and make a video using it instead of just a point and shoot photo maker. ### 1/5 — Not able to save videos *2020-07-19, version 2.0.3* It says seamless video loops, how do I save seamless video loops? Or did I just get $2 taken from me? ### 1/5 — No video function *2020-06-04* disappointing - waste of coin ### 1/5 — Not Good *2015-10-13* no instructions, no access to own photos to use. cant seem to use anything but the yellow matches picture. waste of money. ### 1/5 — Disapointed! *2015-09-29* I've just downloaded this and cannot access my own pics to make kaleidoscopes from, and cannot seem to use anything but the pre-loaded pic of matchstick heads. Frankly I'd be ok if this was free but it's not and is somewhat pricey to not access my images to run in it, or even use camera either! ### 1/5 — Needs import option *2015-01-03, version 1.5* I can't believe I purchased this app only to discover it won't allow the user to apply the effects to pictures already taken. Why isn't that an option? ### 1/5 — Doesn't work now! *2014-11-01, version 1.5* Loved this app until it stopped working with IOS 8' 😓 ### 1/5 — Ehh *2014-07-04, version 1.5* The quality of the picture are bad. It doesn't keep the image centered and the constant moving is annoying. Next. ### 1/5 — Saving options? *2014-02-05* When I click "save to album" the pictures don't show up in my photo album or anywhere for that matter... Do I seriously have to email them to myself? Is there a separate album for this apps' pictures somewhere? Any advice? I noticed others have had this problem. ### 1/5 — Own photos *2013-07-01, version 1.5* I didn't realize it wouldn't let me use my own photos. That's a let down... ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it! 😵‍💫 *2025-10-25* Best 2 quid I’ve spent in ages! 👍👍👍 ### 5/5 — Simples *2025-02-19* Can’t believe how old this app is but still so simply effective. I wanted a no frills way to create moving fractals to go with my meditation practice. I can adjust the speed to align with the mantra. Would be nice to download a fav, but not essential. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2024-09-29, version 2.0.3* Simple to use. Intuitive. ### 5/5 — Not perfect but incredible fun *2024-07-01* Loads of options, super responsive and incredible fun. Would love to see some more functionalities added of course but for the price I think it’s incredibly high quality for what it does. ### 5/5 — Killer, simple *2021-02-16, version 2.0.3* Just love it, versatile little didnt, worth the 2 bucks for certain. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2020-07-27* This is far and above the best Kaleidoscope Camera app I’ve seen. The quality and complexity of output and the control the user has is just perfect. Video loop export feature wasn’t immediately obvious at first but I figured it out. ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2020-07-15* It’s a wonderful app I have made hundreds of screensavers with it and beautiful web page background images from sky and clouds too I, and my photoshop classmates, all use it ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2020-07-14* Absolutely brilliant lots of enjoyment from the AP ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2020-07-06* I was looking for apps to make trippy videos with and when I came across this I knew it was a winner from the moment I opened it. The different geometric pattern options really make for so many variations and every kaleidoscope is unique. It would’ve been better if you could record it as a video clip but I just use a screen record app to get around that. The possibilities are literally endless. Love this app to bits. Well done guys👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2019-12-28* Kaleidoscopes are one of my main metaphors for leadership... this is an amazing app. Thank you! --- *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 2026-08-29.*