# LensFX Epic Photo Effects — Make Photos Awesome!

> Photo editing app with Hollywood special effects and professional composition tools. (iPhone/iPad app by James Grote.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lensfx-epic-photo-effects/id698448636 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 91 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2014-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lensfx-epic-photo-effects/id698448636/reviews.md

## What is LensFX Epic Photo Effects?

Create Epic Photos with LensFX! 

LensFX revolutionizes special effects for photo editing. With a huge collection of Hollywood special effects, you can turn any shot into an epic masterpiece.

VIDEO:
https://vimeo.com/brainfevermedia/lensfx

While other apps put stickers on your photos, LensFX comes with professional composition tools like color correction, motion blur, fog, etc.  The effects themselves are high resolution images rendered with lighting and shadows. 

USER REVIEWS
"It is amazing what you can do with this app and how realistic everything comes out."

"The finished image will blow you away. Just take your time and utilized the layers to have more control over your composition."

EFFECTS:
Explosions, Dinosaurs, Spaceships, Lasers, and professional LensFlares.

EFFECT PACKS:  
Robots, Helicopters, and more Dinosaurs.

FEATURES:
- Over 150 effects included
- Multiple effect layers
- Color correction, fog, brightness, glow, and motion blur
- Professional Filters and Lens Textures
- Share photos with your network of friends

Add the final polish to your creations with stunning lens flares, lens textures, and filters. Give that fire-breathing dinosaur the glamorous and fashionable lens flare it deserves!

Tag your photos with #LensFX for a chance to be featured. Find us on Instagram @BrainFeverApps

## Key features

- Over 150 effects included
- Multiple effect layers
- Color correction
- Motion blur
- Fog effects
- Professional filters and lens textures
- Share photos

## What do users think of LensFX Epic Photo Effects?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ High-quality, realistic special effects
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Creative tools for photo editing
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price
- 🦖 Diverse range of effects (dinosaurs, spaceships, weapons, etc.)
- 🎯 Good control over effect manipulation and layering
- 📱 Works well for action figure photography
- ⭐ Consistent quality across developer's app suite

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📹 Misleading marketing - labeled for videos but only edits photos
- 💾 Large file size (400MB+)
- 🔧 Limited customization options for certain effects
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and communication
- 🎨 Limited variety of everyday realistic objects
- 🔐 Stock photo access not working properly
- ⚙️ UI elements blocking photo view during editing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch (iOS 10.3 and other versions)
- FX menu stays on screen blocking photo after update
- Eraser tool not working properly with color effects applied
- Lightsaber effect coloring not bright enough
- Spark effect creates black box when edited
- Previous effects delete when adding new ones
- Stock photos not accessible
- Incompatibility with Apple Photos app
- iPhone 6+ display scaling issues
- App won't open or crashes from title screen

**Most requested features**

- Video editing capability
- Eraser/masking tool for better blending
- Import custom PNG files
- Weather patterns and natural disasters (tornadoes, floods, volcanoes)
- More diverse effects (trees, birds, flowers, cars, fish, insects)
- Ability to rotate objects for different angles
- Contrast control in addition to brightness
- Save project files, not just final images
- More stickers and updated content packs
- Online community to share creations
- Additional UFO designs
- Giant monsters/creatures
- Fantasy figures and nature-themed packs
- More sports-related backgrounds
- Lightsaber customization (thickness control)
- Subscription-free future updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lensfx-epic-photo-effects/id698448636/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best editing app

*2025-07-08, version 3.7*

For some reason my Instagram"zetch_vfx" hasbeen followed by brainfever media themselves an I wonder why, these photo editing apps are good, but this is definitely the best one.also,the purchase of the app is cheap and affordable,any person who wants to be a vfx artist can use this app!

### 5/5 — そろそろいい加減に

*2025-03-28*

アプリをバージョンアップしてもらえませんか？
せっかくの良アプリなのにこのままなんてもったいない
UIの改善、エフェクトの追加期待してます！

### 1/5 — Misleading, dis functional

*2024-12-11*

Labeled for photos AND videos, but video option is no where to be found, a scam, wasted money.

### 1/5 — Needs HotFix

*2024-08-23*

Sadly no longer working, no new projects possible.

### 5/5 — Great app but needs update.

*2024-04-07*

When can we have an update to this app?. definitely willing to pay for an update. No subscription based pricing please, one time pay would be the best. 👍🏼 love this app!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! I'd love to hear what you'd want to see in an update. New features, new objects? I'm at james@brainfevermedia.com if you wish to send any suggestions.
Thanks!

### 5/5 — Awesome Effects App!!

*2023-04-06*

I’ve been capturing Action Figures for photography for over a year now. Recently, I purchased this app and it has been a literal game changer!!

### 1/5 — Lightsabers

*2022-11-20*

This app isn’t bad but for making lightsabers it’s terrible… the coloring on them isn’t bright at all and you have to layer it 13 times before it looks ok.

### 5/5 — Cant wait for all new apps

*2022-07-19*

This app is amazing! Any app made along with this and sister apps are my go to as i am completely without pc capabilities, and like make quick of my work! 10/10 recommend !

### 4/5 — Almost perfect

*2022-06-19*

It be great if you guys had an erase tool , so you can erase some of the images so it blends with pictures and layers better

### 1/5 — Müll

*2022-02-21*

5€ in die Mülltonne gekloppt. Hätte ich lieber nen 5er angezündet Hätte ich wenigstens 45sek Hitze

## Frequently asked questions about LensFX Epic Photo Effects

### What kind of effects does LensFX offer?

LensFX provides a wide range of Hollywood-inspired special effects, including explosions, dinosaurs, spaceships, lasers, and professional lens flares. It also offers effect packs for robots, helicopters, and additional dinosaurs.

### What professional tools are available in LensFX?

Beyond visual effects, the app includes professional composition tools such as color correction, motion blur, and fog. Users can also apply professional filters and lens textures to enhance their images.

### How does LensFX handle layering and control?

The app supports multiple effect layers, allowing users to have more control over their composition. This feature enables a more refined and realistic final image, as noted by user reviews.

### Can I share my edited photos?

Yes, LensFX allows you to share your created photos with your network of friends directly from the app. You can also tag your photos with #LensFX for a chance to be featured.

### Is LensFX free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is available for free. There is no mention of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a free monetization model.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7 — 2021-12-01

Fix for crash on iOS 10.3.

### 3.6 — 2021-10-26

Fix for iPad toolbar at bottom of edit view.

### 3.5 — 2020-02-02

Improved controls. Easier to customize your awesome action shots!
We'd love to hear from you so leaving a review would be very helpful!

### 3.4 — 2018-07-09

Improved controls. Easier to customize your awesome action shots!
We'd love to hear from you so leaving a review would be very helpful!

### 3.3 — 2018-01-04

Updated for iPhoneX.
Have you tried our newest app, PortraitCam? Get great portrait shots.

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