# mono+ — For the visually opinionated.

> Real-time analog film simulation camera app with advanced visual controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Wittman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-plus/id6764441207 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Wittman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805291551)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-plus/id6764441207/reviews.md

## What is mono+?

mono+ is a camera app built around analog film simulation. Every photo and video passes through a real-time render pipeline — grain, halation, tonal warmth, shadow lift — baked permanently into every capture. Not a filter applied after the fact. A look built into the image itself.

27 FILM SIMULATIONS
Ten B&W modes, ten film stock emulations from Kodak Tri-X to CineStill 800T, and seven vintage processes including Super 8, VHS, and Daguerreotype. Each one built from the real characteristics of the film it references.

THE PRO PANEL
A floating glass overlay with six categories of precision controls. Tone, color grading, decay effects, borders, overlays, and settings — all accessible without leaving the viewfinder. Drag it anywhere on screen. Every slider updates the render pipeline in real time.

SAVED LOOKS
Build your signature look across filter, grain, tone, color, decay, and border. Save it with a name. Recall everything with a single tap. Your visual library, always at hand.

DECAY AND DEGRADATION
Light leaks, halation bloom, film burn, dust, scratches, gate weave, color bleed, and fade — each independently controllable. Zero by default. As much or as little as the image needs.

VIDEO
All film simulation renders in real time during video recording. Every frame processed at full resolution. What you see in the viewfinder is what gets saved.

TELEPROMPTER
Built-in scrolling script overlay for video recording. Your audience sees you. You see your words. Paste any script, set your speed, hit record.

HUD
A recording heads-up display with timecode, battery level, date, GPS coordinates, and your film ID — baked into video captures.

SYSTEM PRESETS
Four complete looks to start from — STREET, PAPARAZZI, POP, and FADE. Tap to apply, modify anything, save as your own.

DESKTOP COMPANION
Manage your preset library from your Mac or iPad. Build looks with the full lab editor, send custom borders, compose teleprompter scripts. Tap SHARE LOOKS on iPhone — your presets arrive in the Companion automatically via iCloud. Edit and send back with one click. Free with mono+.

## Key features

- Real-time analog film simulation
- 27 film simulations (B&W, stock emulations, vintage processes)
- Precision controls for tone, color, decay, borders, and overlays
- Save and recall custom visual looks
- Controllable decay and degradation effects (light leaks, dust, scratches)
- Real-time video recording with film simulation
- Built-in teleprompter for video recording
- Heads-up display (HUD) with metadata baked into video

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mono-plus/id6764441207/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing for content creators

*2026-05-16*

If you're into the film look, stop scrolling and just get mono+. I’ve tried pretty much every camera app out there, and while most just slap a lazy, muddy filter over your photos after the fact, this one actually bakes the film physics—like the grain, halation, and warmth—directly into the image while you’re shooting. What you see in the viewfinder is exactly what you get, making it feel like a real digital darkroom. It comes loaded with 27 incredibly accurate film stocks ranging from classic CineStill 800T to vintage Super 8, and a floating "Pro Panel" that lets you micro-tweak everything from light leaks to lens dust on the fly. On top of that, it’s an absolute powerhouse for video creators thanks to a built-in scrolling teleprompter and a slick recording HUD, plus it syncs your custom looks seamlessly to your Mac or iPad via iCloud. You can just tell Gramercy Park Industries built this for people who actually care about photography—it’s a total game changer if you want your content to have a genuine signature look.

## Frequently asked questions about mono+

### What is mono+?

mono+ is a camera app that applies analog film simulations in real-time as you capture photos and videos. It offers extensive controls for grain, halation, tone, color, and degradation effects, permanently baked into the image.

### Does mono+ have ads?

No, mono+ does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application offering a full, uninterrupted creative experience.

### How much does mono+ cost?

mono+ is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### What devices does mono+ support?

Currently, mono+ is supported on iPhone devices. Future compatibility with other platforms may be considered based on user demand.

### Can I record videos with film simulation in mono+?

Yes, all film simulations in mono+ render in real-time during video recording. Every frame is processed at full resolution, ensuring the viewfinder preview matches the saved video.

### What kind of film simulations are available in mono+?

mono+ offers 27 distinct film simulations, including ten B&W modes, ten film stock emulations (like Kodak Tri-X and CineStill 800T), and seven vintage processes such as Super 8, VHS, and Daguerreotype.

### How often is mono+ updated?

The app was last updated on May 19, 2026, indicating a recent focus on development and improvements. Users can expect ongoing support and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for mono+?

mono+ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates minimal content concerns.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-07-07

mono+ 1.5 is the largest update since launch.
Manual Exposure
Direct control over shutter speed, ISO, and focus — independently, in any combination. S locks the shutter (1/500 to 1/15), Fixed ISO locks sensitivity (400 to 3200), F locks focus at the current lens position. Any combination is valid. Activating S or ISO switches to the physical wide-angle sensor; the full multi-lens system restores when both return to AUTO.
The PRO Panel
Six tiles: LOOK (Tone, Texture, Tilt-Shift), COLOR (Shadow and Highlight Tone, Print Tone presets), DECAY (Light, Texture, Color Effects), FRAME (Ratio, Border), OVERLAYS (Grid, Level, Histogram, Focus Peak, Zebra — viewfinder only), SETTINGS (your look library and the gear icon for System Settings).
System Settings covers Text on Frame (Watermark with favorites strip, Text Overlay with color picker, Date Stamp), Film Data on Frame (Exposure ID, Film Stock), Location, Photo Booth, and Output.
Borders
Instant (forces square), Instant Black (forces square), Aged (forces square), Black, White, None. Custom PNG borders from the Companion with transparency preserved.
System Presets
Four factory looks: STREET, PAPARAZZI, POP, FADE. Long-press to remove; restores on Reset All Settings.
ProRAW
48MP DNG capture on iPhone 12 Pro or later. One capture in flight at a time — the shutter badge shows processing state. The DNG carries the complete look as embedded LookDNA for finishing in the Companion.
Mac Companion
Four launch entry points. Look library with status dots, Expand/Collapse All, batch delete. Import look from any JPEG, HEIC, or DNG shot with mono+. DNG finishing with Temperature, Tint, and Exposure working on raw sensor data before the look applies. TIFF and JPEG export with configurable border inclusion.
LookDNA
Every capture embeds the complete look recipe in EXIF metadata. Travels through AirDrop and iCloud Photos. The Companion reads it directly from a dropped file.

### 1.3 — 2026-06-09

Tap-to-focus with AE/AF lock. Exposure compensation. Torch. Zoom levels. Volume button shutter. Countdown timer for photo and video. Photo Booth mode with strip and burst. Film stock rebates. Watermark. Text overlay. Exposure ID. Settings redesigned. Built-in Arcade booth frame. Help button. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-19

Tap-to-focus with AE/AF lock. Exposure compensation. Torch. Zoom levels (1x/2x/3x). Volume button shutter. Countdown timer for photo and video. Photo Booth mode with strip and burst. Built-in Arcade booth frame. Help button.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-15

No release notes.

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