Mono Lab

Mono Lab

Experiment in black and white.

21 ratings
17 reviews
#3 in paid Graphics & Design
📷 Photo & Video
🎨 Graphics & Design
$4.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 18, 2026
  • August 27, 2026

Features

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About

Explore creative image manipulation with a focus on black and white effects. This app offers a wide range of tools for distortion, texture, and structural changes, allowing for unique artistic experimentation.

✓129 black and white filters
✓Sensor-based filters controlled by device movement
✓12 dimensional surfaces and 13 lenses for 3D distortion
✓Interactive filters responding to touch
✓Raster and vector output options
✓Save directly to Files
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What's New in Mono Lab

5.2

August 27, 2026

MONO LAB 5.2 Tear Table and Copy Bed UX fine tuning // TEAR TABLE. A new surface tool. Tear your image into pieces like paper (draw the tear lines yourself) then rearrange the scraps into a collage and flatten at full resolution. //COPY BED - Run your image through a machine that was never serviced and move the image while you do. Duplication with degradation. // FINE CONTROL! Every slider now supports fine-precision scrubbing - drag away from the track to slow the scale down.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Pheno Set

Unlocks the full Pheno Set of photo filters.

Charts

Top Paid

The app has maintained its position at 3 recently.

Last updated on September 29, 2026.

User reviews

Nice

Add more filters and I’ll give 6 stars

Great app but slow on Ipad

A very complete and creative tool, worth every penny. A delight to use on IPhone, but for some reason very slow on Ipad (mine a 12.9inch, 5th generation). Makes it barely usable, as the whole point of the app is to play with the combinations to find something that works for you image.

Response from developer

Understood. In order to push boundaries and experiment, it takes processing. Unfortunately, an iPad that's 9 years old might not be able to keep up with some of the filters.

bug still there

love the app but the new update said it fixed the store for the filter packs but when i try to open the new filter pack it still says "store unavailable"?

My First App Review

I love this app… I usually don’t purchase stuff on the App Store but after seeing this on an instagram ad I decided to give it a try.. I am very happy with that decision. There are so many different tools to use and experiment with, I always find a new effect to pass the time fudging the numbers with. Thank you for this app.

Side Note: I wish there was a way to use these effects with COLOR! Are there any plans to incorporate that within this app or create a separate app? Thanks
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Dope app and a responsive dev

Very cool app worth every penny! Honestly I think even a bit more money would be super worth it! The developer is extremely responsive, like shockingly helpful actually. He wants to make a great app and literally applied fixes to an issue I had and uploaded the update to Apple same day! Give this a spin you don’t be disappointed.
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FAQ

What is Mono Lab?

Mono Lab is a creative tool designed for experimenting with images in black and white. It offers a variety of filters and distortion tools to create unique visual effects.

What kind of effects can I create with Mono Lab?

You can explore effects like topology drift, mesh warps, fracture effects, misregistration, and controlled instability. The app focuses on structural changes and dimensional distortion.

Does Mono Lab support 3D image manipulation?

Yes, Mono Lab features a 3D Surface Mode where you can map images across 12 surfaces and interpret them through 13 distinct lenses, allowing for dimensional distortion.

How much does Mono Lab cost?

Mono Lab is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

What devices is Mono Lab compatible with?

Mono Lab is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is Mono Lab updated?

The latest version, 3.0, was released on March 25, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

Does Mono Lab have ads?

No, Mono Lab does not contain advertisements.

What is the age rating for Mono Lab?

Mono Lab has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.