MistLens

MistLens

Realtime Black Mist Filter

1 ratings
20 reviews
#149 in paid Photo & Video
📷 Photo & Video
$2.99

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Released
April 23, 2025
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Capture photos and videos with a real-time cinematic black mist effect. Adjust intensity, highlights, and brightness for a warm, film-inspired look. Offers ARRI-style color filters and tactile camera controls.

✓Real-time Black Mist rendering
✓ARRI-style cinematic color filters
✓Adjustable mist intensity and highlights
✓Preview mist on existing photos
✓Tactile camera controls
✓Modern skeuomorphic design
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What's New in MistLens

4.16

October 30, 2026

1. Redesigned Settings, permissions, support, About, and purchase access screens with clean silver and dark finishes. Layouts adapt to portrait, landscape, and different screen sizes, and Settings reopens at the top. 2. Fixed Hide Screenshots in the album so newly saved and existing photos remain visible. 3. Added breathing room between the recording slider and control dial, and fixed a crash that could occur when starting a video. 4. Added Purchase & Lifetime Access. On iOS 16 or later, verify your original App Store purchase. This version remains a paid app with all features available. 5. Refreshed the introduction and permission guidance. Check permission status in Settings and open system settings to manage access. 6. Reduced duplicate shutter requests. The photo count now updates after a successful save. If a Live Photo’s paired video cannot be saved, MistLens attempts to preserve the processed still photo. Album asset loading has also been improved.

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This app dropped -14 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

User reviews

Does not work

Does not work well. Lost $4 for nothing

Response from developer

I'm sorry MistLens let you down. We have fixed an issue where starting a recording could accidentally take a photo, and improved capture responsiveness in version 4.15. Further capture and saving improvements are included in 4.16, which is currently awaiting Apple's review. Your review doesn't identify the failure, so I don't want to claim your specific issue is resolved without checking. Please use App Support on this page to share your iPhone model, iOS version, and what happens when you try to use the app so we can investigate.

Please Add Save Support for Imported Photos

It would be amazing if you could add the ability to edit and save photos directly from the photo library. I absolutely love this app and use it all the time. Right now, I can import photos from my gallery, but I can’t save the edited result, so I have to take a screenshot instead. Adding this feature would make the app even better.
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很难用

交互体验特别差,滑轮调参很难用,预览和最后保存的照片也很不一样,预览图库时滑动滑轮会把所有预览图库计算上柔光,保存调好图片也只能回到预览图库界面长按再保存,不能直接在调照片的界面直接保存当前照片,Again,保存之后的照片也和预览有很大差别。

Response from developer

抱歉让你经历这些问题,也谢谢你把操作细节写得这么清楚。当前版本已有独立照片编辑页,可以在编辑页直接保存;4.15 也改善了拍摄响应和相册加载。你提到的预览与成片差异、滑轮调参体验,不能仅凭这些改动就认定全部解决。方便的话,请通过本页“App 支持”提供机型、iOS 版本,以及出现差异时的滤镜和参数,帮助我们进一步核对。

Orientation issues

Please fix orientation of camera live view changes when switching from vertical to horizontal

Response from developer

Sorry about the rotating preview. We have continued updating the camera since your report, but I can't confirm that your exact orientation issue is resolved from the review alone. Please try the current version and, if it still happens, send your iPhone model, iOS version, and the steps that trigger it through App Support on this page. Please also mention whether Portrait Orientation Lock is enabled.

OK - But not worth paying

Unfortunately you can’t change point of focus or exposure levels. You’re stuck with auto focus in the middle. Useless if you want to recompose an image. A good idea, poorly executed. Save yourself the money and just process the effect in post. I’d take a refund and delete the app if I could get one.
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Response from developer

Sorry the controls fell short. The current version supports choosing a focus point in the viewfinder and adjusting exposure: press and hold the viewfinder, then drag vertically to adjust locked exposure. Double-tap to return to automatic focus and exposure. Please update and try these controls; if they don't work on your device, contact us through App Support with your iPhone model and iOS version.

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FAQ

What is MistLens?

MistLens is a camera application designed for photography lovers and cinematic image makers. It provides real-time Black Mist effects, film color filters, and tactile camera controls to achieve a warm, cinematic atmosphere in photos and videos.

How does MistLens apply the black mist effect?

Unlike many apps that apply effects post-capture, MistLens renders the Black Mist effect in real time, allowing users to see the atmospheric changes before they take a photo or record a video.

Can I preview the black mist effect on existing photos with MistLens?

Yes, MistLens allows you to preview the Black Mist effect on existing photos from its in-app album. You can then save a separate edited copy of the image with the applied effect.

What kind of color filters does MistLens offer?

MistLens includes ARRI-style cinematic color filters, designed to give your photos and videos a distinct film-inspired look and feel.

What controls are available for the black mist effect in MistLens?

The app offers dedicated controls for adjusting the intensity of the Black Mist, the threshold for highlights, and overall brightness, giving you precise control over the final look.

Is MistLens available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, MistLens is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

How often is MistLens updated?

The latest version of MistLens is 4.16, and it was last updated on October 30, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

Does MistLens have ads?

No, MistLens does not contain advertisements. The application is a paid download and does not feature any in-app ads.