# Latent Roll — Shared disposable camera

> Shared disposable camera app for events with hidden photos and AI-curated galleries. (iPhone/iPad app by Elena Rodina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latent-roll/id6781406014 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elena Rodina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889218811)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 176 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latent-roll/id6781406014/reviews.md

## What is Latent Roll?

Latent turns any event into a shared disposable camera — everyone shoots, nobody peeks, until it's time to reveal.

Remember the disposable cameras that used to circulate at every party? Latent brings that back for the group-chat era — except now the whole event shares one roll, and the anticipation of waiting for photos to "develop" is part of the fun again. 

HOW IT WORKS
Create a roll for your event — a bar night, a birthday, a wedding, a weekly hangout
Guests nearby scan a QR code to join instantly via App Clip — no download required to shoot
Or join automatically based on location if you have the app
Shoot photos and short videos — everything stays hidden until reveal
No one can see any photos while the roll is live — not even you
Once the event ends, the gallery reveals for everyone at once
Buy the individual shots you love, or unlock the whole gallery

BUILT FOR REAL EVENTS
Latent uses your event's real location, so only people who were actually there can join and shoot. Set a shot limit per guest, a custom radius, and exactly when the reveal happens — hours later, or the next morning.

AI HELPS THE BEST SHOTS RISE
Every gallery is quietly reviewed the moment it's revealed — blurry, dark, or empty shots get filtered out automatically, so what everyone actually sees is the good stuff.

RECURRING OR ONE-TIME
Running the same weekly night at your bar or café? Set up a recurring roll once, and it resets itself automatically — new roll, new QR code, no extra setup, forever. Or spin up a one-time roll for a single event and let it run its course.

YOUR MEMORIES, YOUR CALL
Buy just the photos you're in, or the whole gallery if you want everything. Everything you purchase gets saved permanently to your Negatives — your personal archive of every event you've been part of, even after the shared gallery disappears.

FOR VENUES AND ORGANIZERS
Own a bar, run a weekly event, or hosting something special? Create a roll, share the QR code, and that's it — no ongoing management, no app to check. Latent runs the reveal, the countdown, and the gallery automatically.

Download Latent and bring back the magic of waiting to see how the photos turned out.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Shared disposable camera experience
- Hidden photos until reveal
- AI-powered best shot filtering
- Location-based event access
- Recurring and one-time event rolls
- Purchase individual or full galleries
- Personal archive of purchased memories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Latent Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Latent Yearly | $149.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Latent One-Time | $9.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Latent Roll

### What is Latent Roll?

Latent Roll is a mobile application that simulates the experience of using a disposable camera for group events. It allows participants to take photos and videos that are only revealed after a set time, fostering anticipation and shared memory creation.

### How does Latent Roll work for events?

You create a 'roll' for your event, and guests can join by scanning a QR code or automatically based on location. Everyone shoots photos and videos, which remain hidden until the event's designated reveal time. AI then helps filter the best shots for the shared gallery.

### Can I purchase photos from Latent Roll?

Yes, after the gallery is revealed, you have the option to buy individual shots you love or unlock the entire gallery. Purchased photos are saved permanently to your 'Negatives' archive.

### Is Latent Roll suitable for venues and organizers?

Absolutely. Venues and organizers can create rolls for recurring or one-time events, share QR codes, and Latent Roll handles the automatic reveal and gallery management without ongoing effort.

### What devices does Latent Roll support?

Latent Roll is currently supported on iPhone devices, as indicated by the provided data.

### What is the age rating for Latent Roll?

Latent Roll has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features suitable for mature audiences.

### How often is Latent Roll updated?

The latest version of Latent Roll is 1.5, and it was last updated on August 26, 2026. This indicates a recent update frequency.

### Does Latent Roll have ads?

No, Latent Roll does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with monetization coming from in-app purchases for photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-26

App Clip — Guests can now join and shoot without downloading the app. Just scan the QR code at the venue.
5-second videos — Capture short candid moments alongside photos in the same roll. Videos stay hidden until the roll develops.
Collage maker — Select photos from a revealed roll and arrange them into a shareable collage. Hold and drag to swap frames.
Favorites — Star your best shots in your Negatives library and filter to view only favorites.
Camera ratios — Choose between 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9 and 9:16 before shooting.
Delete from library — Remove photos from your Negatives library permanently.
Design refresh — Cards, gallery, paywall, and camera screens updated throughout. Leica-inspired aesthetic, monospaced details, cleaner everything.
Bug fixes — Photo count corrected in gallery, video frame numbers fixed, camera focus constrained to preview area, collage editor loads correctly on first open, and various stability improvements.
App Clip — guests can now join a roll and shoot photos instantly by scanning a QR code, no account needed
Video support — shoot up to 5-second videos during events, videos appear in the gallery alongside photos
Film grain — optional grain overlay on the camera for an analog film feel
Redesigned nearby cards — live events now show with viewfinder corners and pulsing border
Library videos — archived videos now appear in your Negatives library
Camera improvements — focus now works correctly across all aspect ratios
Aspect ratio cropping — videos are now properly cropped to match the selected ratio
Developing card — rolls waiting to reveal now show a countdown timer with darkroom aesthetic
Gallery card — revealed rolls show gallery countdown in a distinct warm style

### 1.4 — 2026-08-06

Latent feels more like Latent than ever. This update is all about craft — every screen got attention, every interaction got tightened up.

New Features

5-second videos — capture short candid moments alongside photos in the same roll
Favorites — star your best shots in your Negatives library and filter to view only favorites
Camera ratios — choose between 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9 and 9:16 before shooting

Camera & Shooting

Improved shutter button with press animation
Photos now crop to your chosen ratio
Redesigned create roll — new step-by-step flow, swipe through each setting like a camera menu

Cards

Leica-inspired card design across nearby and your rolls — cinematic background, scrollable stats strip along the bottom
Shot button floats naturally on the card edge, always within reach
Live, Daily, Guest, Gallery and Developing badges unified in style across every card
Card height and spacing tightened throughout

Gallery

Videos now support selection mode — tap to select and include in downloads
Selection checkmark moved to top right, no longer clashing with like badge
Comments moved into a dedicated sheet — tap the bubble icon on any photo
Cleaner photo view with more room for the image itself
Filmstrip pulled closer to the header for a tighter, more focused experience

Library

Sort, select, delete and download rolls
Frame counter and AI caption sharing
Favorites update per photo instantly

Design

Sign in and sign up screens feel more intentional with clearer visual hierarchy
Input fields highlight when focused
The app logo pulses once on launch like a camera recording light
Navigation titles updated to monospaced style throughout
Buy buttons and comments sheet restyled to match the minimal camera-forward aesthetic
Subtle details throughout that make Latent feel like Latent

Bug Fixes

Photo detail view opens at the correct frame
Scrollable stats bar fixed on roll cards
Various stability improvements

### 1.3 — 2026-07-25

Custom tab bar
Custom headers across all screens
Like button on images with count
Save to camera roll (library)
Download roll per group
Sort by roll toggle
Flash toggle + tap to focus + auto-focus on camera
Watermark for guest photos
Select + delete in library
Map with venue pins + info card
AI caption + share

### 1.2 — 2026-07-16

Performance improvements and design refinements for a smoother experience.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Elena Rodina

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All apps by Elena Rodina: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889218811

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