# minista — miniature camera

> App for creating miniature-style photos with adjustable bokeh. (iPhone/iPad app by Takeshi Kayahashi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minista/id827757030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takeshi Kayahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/795541062)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minista/id827757030/reviews.md

## What is minista?

You can create an image of miniature photo.
Thank you for downloading over 100,000 users.

[Feature]
Not only put a blur like a miniature photo of conventional,
I can blur with the depth like a real camera.

[How to use]
1.
Choose a photo from photo library or camera.

2.
Trim the square aspect ratio of 1:1 image you selected.

3.
You can adjust the bokeh by operating the slider at the bottom of the screen.

4.
I will generate a miniature image from the save button. 

5.
After the image generation in the preview screen, can be posted to SNS from the action can be saved to the camera roll.

*Because it is a simulation I thought, there is the case that a part of the image is distorted.
*May or may not suitable for miniature some images to be used.
*It does not correspond to the bokeh effect in legacy devices.

[Support]
iOS 9.0 and over

## Key features

- Miniature photo effect
- Adjustable bokeh depth
- Photo library or camera import
- 1:1 aspect ratio cropping
- Save to camera roll
- Share to SNS

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minista/id827757030/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 広告が邪魔で致命的

*2026-01-22*

他の方も書いていますが、最終的に保存するであろうボタンに、重なるように広告が来るため、スクショを撮って要らない部分を切り取るしか出来ない。

製作者も、全く改善する気も無いようで…

ダメな典型的なアプリです。
強制的に広告を見せられた挙句、コレでは…

### 1/5 — Can’t Save

*2025-04-27*

In order to save an image you have to watch an ad. That might be fine except that the ad doesn’t play. 

The app does seem to seem to work but is useless if you can’t save images.

### 5/5 — It worked!

*2025-02-16*

Wanted a tilt shift effect on some of my pics and this worked! Had to sit through a 30 second ad but it worked and was “free” lol

I like the way the picture came out too. Looks better than I hoped for.

### 4/5 — クローズできない

*2024-12-20*

書き出しが終わると画面のクローズの表示に重なって広告が現れるためどちらかの位置をずらしてくださいませんか？お願いします

### 1/5 — 保存しようとすると

*2020-11-19*

訳のわからん設定画面も含んで保存しようとする。
なんとかならんのか。
あほらしい。

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work!

*2020-02-24*

The app has never worked! I just get a black screen and when I try to contact the app support, everything is in Chinese, EVERYTHING! I can’t even tell where the “send” button is! So don’t waste your time!

### 1/5 — 保存しようとすると落ちるようになった

*2019-11-03*

広告ばかり無駄に幾つも見せられて、保存出来やしねーし

**Developer response:** お世話になっております。
ご利用ありがとうございます、バージョン4.1にてクラッシュする不具合を修正いたしました。
写真保存時のプライバシーを許可して頂ければ幸いです。

### 4/5 — は？

*2019-10-28*

保存しようとしたら落ちるんですけど。

**Developer response:** お世話になっております。
ご利用ありがとうございます、バージョン4.1にてクラッシュする不具合を修正いたしました。
写真保存時のプライバシー設定を許可して頂ければ幸いです。

### 1/5 — バグ

*2019-02-20*

保存の際左上の部分が拡大されたようになるバグがあります。早急に対応お願い致します。

### 1/5 — う〜む

*2018-05-21*

保存出来ないというか変になる

## Frequently asked questions about minista

### What is minista?

minista is a photo editing application that allows users to create miniature-style images by applying adjustable bokeh effects, simulating the depth of field found in real cameras.

### How do I use minista to create a miniature photo?

First, choose a photo from your library or camera. Then, trim it to a 1:1 aspect ratio. Adjust the bokeh effect using the slider at the bottom of the screen, and then save or share your miniature image.

### Does minista have ads?

Yes, minista contains advertisements. As it is a free application, ads are displayed to support its development and maintenance.

### What devices does minista support?

minista is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhones and iPods, and requires iOS 9.0 or later.

### Can I adjust the blur intensity in minista?

Yes, you can adjust the bokeh intensity by operating the slider provided at the bottom of the screen. This allows for fine-tuning the miniature effect.

### Is minista suitable for all photos?

The app notes that some images may not be suitable for the miniature effect, and there might be cases where parts of the image are distorted due to the simulation.

### When was minista last updated?

The latest version of minista, version 6.0, was last updated on November 4, 2025.

### What is the user rating for minista?

minista has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 user reviews.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2025-11-04

- Bug fixes in iOS26.

### 5.1 — 2025-03-05

- Updated libraries.
- Added save after dialog.
- The FOV was adjusted depending on the device.

### 5.0.1 — 2023-04-03

- Little fix.

### 5.0 — 2023-03-31

- Library update.

### 4.1.1 — 2021-05-06

Bug fixed generate size support device.

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All apps by Takeshi Kayahashi: https://appshunter.io/developer/795541062

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