# Monotone - BnW Film Emulation — Black and White Photo Editor

> Black and white photo and video editor with 300+ filters and advanced editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by talonsodev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monotone-bnw-film-emulation/id1497664944 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 91 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Swedish and 1 more
- Released: 2020-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monotone-bnw-film-emulation/id1497664944/reviews.md

## What is Monotone?

Turn Your Photos and Videos into Timeless Black & White Masterpieces with Monotone!

Monotone is the ultimate black-and-white editor for photos and videos — crafted for creators who want their visuals to stand out with style, depth, and emotion.
With over 300 premium black-and-white filters, including rich duotones and authentic vintage presets, Monotone lets you instantly transform any image or video into a stunning monochrome work of art.

• Powerful Editing Tools at Your Fingertips:
• Advanced Controls: Fine-tune every detail with curves, vignettes (Classic & Natural), overlays, and custom film grain for both photos and videos.
• Creative Flexibility: Use HSL sliders tailored for black & white conversion, or dive deep with pro-level tools like Photoshop-style Calculations.
• Preset Sharing Made Easy: Import filters instantly by scanning QR codes.

Real Film Emulation – No Filters Feel This Real:
Get the unmistakable feel of classic analog film. Monotone includes a wide range of carefully profiled film stocks to bring depth and texture to your work.

Included film looks:


• Agfa: APX 25, APX 100, APX 400, Scala 200
• Fomapan: 100, 200
• Fuji: FP 3000b, Neopan 100 Acros, Neopan 400, Neopan 1600
• Ilford: Delta 100, 400, 800, 3200, FP4 Plus 125, HP5 Plus, Ortho 80, Pan F, SFX 200, XP2
• Kodak: T-MAX 100, 400, P3200, TRI-X 200, TRI-X 400
• Others: Konica 750, Polaroid 664/667/672, Rollei 25, Rollei IR 400

Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, or someone who loves monochrome's timeless look, Monotone gives you total creative control.
Download Monotone today and discover how stunning black & white can be.

## Key features

- Over 300 premium B&W filters
- Vintage and duotone presets
- Advanced editing tools (curves, vignettes, grain)
- HSL sliders for B&W conversion
- Real film emulation with classic film stocks
- QR code filter sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monotone Gold Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monotone Gold Yearly | $3.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONOTONE GOLD | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monotone-bnw-film-emulation/id1497664944/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best of the bunch

*2026-04-24*

I have seven different apps for converting images to B&W and Monotone is the best by far. Most of the time I just use the B&W function with sliders for red, yellow, green, blue, cyan and magenta. That just works so well. And then you have many presets for many film emulsions and toning. The simple set of sliders usually does it for me.

### 5/5 — “Subscription not found” problem

*2025-09-21*

Please fix this issue for me: subscription not found (I purchased lifetime subscription). Please help me.

Love you guys. A beautiful and flexible photo editing app. Would definitely recommend this application.

### 5/5 — KERENNN

*2025-02-13, version 1.72*

10/10

### 3/5 — Nice but importing videos crashes app

*2025-01-05*

This is a nice app for turning images to black and white!  It crashes, however when attempting to import videos. And your support website comes back as a security threat

### 4/5 — Monotone

*2024-12-28*

Sometimes it does black-and-white videos sometimes it doesn’t

### 2/5 — Potential needs fixing

*2024-06-29, version 1.72*

1. App needs to remember last used setting, frustrating to navigate - select still camera, filter group then filter

2. User can store setting but this doesn’t work. Just crashes app.

### 2/5 — Not able to save video in Gold version

*2023-12-23, version 1.72*

The functionality and number of filters is great, but I have not been able to save anything that I’ve processed through this tool. It is disappointing.

### 3/5 — Most important feature is missing.

*2023-06-15, version 1.72*

A black and white photo app without film grain? Also no basic editing like fade, sharpening etc. Filters are good though.

### 3/5 — Оплата

*2023-05-25*

Здравствуйте. Оплатила gold но ничего не работает. Деньги списались, приложение не открывает доп фильтры.

**Developer response:** Пожалуйста, попробуйте с помощью кнопки «Восстановить», жалоб от других пользователей нет, так что это должно работать. В противном случае используйте «Настройки», «Контакты», чтобы связаться со мной напрямую.

### 5/5 — Quick and very easy

*2022-12-29*

This is a great little app.
Black and white is a lost art form that has not lost its luster.
I recommend this app highly.

## Frequently asked questions about Monotone

### What kind of filters does Monotone offer?

Monotone provides over 300 premium black-and-white filters, including rich duotones and authentic vintage presets. It also offers real film emulation with a wide range of classic film stocks.

### What advanced editing tools are available in Monotone?

Monotone includes powerful editing tools such as curves, vignettes (Classic & Natural), overlays, and custom film grain for both photos and videos. It also features HSL sliders tailored for black & white conversion and pro-level tools like Photoshop-style Calculations.

### Can I share filters with others using Monotone?

Yes, Monotone makes preset sharing easy. You can import filters instantly by scanning QR codes, allowing you to share your custom looks with other users.

### What film stocks are emulated in Monotone?

Monotone emulates a wide variety of classic film stocks, including Agfa, Fomapan, Fuji, Ilford, Kodak, Konica, Polaroid, and Rollei. This allows for authentic analog film looks.

### Is Monotone available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Monotone is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not included.

### How often is Monotone updated?

The latest version of Monotone is 1.77, and it was last updated on December 21, 2025. This suggests a relatively frequent update schedule.

### What is the age rating for Monotone?

Monotone has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. The app is rated for users aged four and older.

### What are the subscription options for Monotone Gold?

Monotone offers two subscription plans: Monotone Gold Weekly at $0.99/P7D with a 3-day free trial, and Monotone Gold Yearly at $7.99/P1Y, also with a 3-day free trial.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.80 — 2026-04-22

Solves a problem with camera presets

### 1.79 — 2026-04-15

Solves a problem when opening latest version of photos.

### 1.78 — 2026-04-04

Fixes a problem when saving images.

### 1.77 — 2025-12-21

Adds sorting for Profiles.

### 1.76 — 2025-09-25

Fixes a problem when rendering images.

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