# Newgrain: Film Photo Community — Discover analog photography

> Analog photography community and film stock discovery platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Newgrain Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newgrain-film-photo-community/id6444198677 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Newgrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653046825)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 117 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newgrain-film-photo-community/id6444198677/reviews.md

## What is Newgrain?

Film photographers, welcome home. Newgrain is a platform dedicated to analog photography. Get inspired by thousands of film photos in a clean, distraction-free space. No ads. No videos. Just photography. 

With Newgrain's catalog of 300+ film stocks, browse through different films and learn about their grain, exposure latitude, and contrast, while discovering thousands of sample images. Perfect to find your next film to shoot film.

SHARE YOUR WORK
You've put care and effort into making a beautiful photo. It deserves more recognition than what algorithms will give it. With Newgrain, your work will be seen by hundreds of photographers thanks to our community-wide, chronological feed... and you may get featured in our Newgrain Picks!

QUALITY > QUANTITY
Forget about chasing likes or followers. On Newgrain, the focus is truly on your art. We've removed distractions and metrics, because photography shouldn't be a popularity contest – it should just be enjoyed as it is.

ADVANCED METADATA
Ever wonder how a photographer achieves certain results? 
"Is that 35mm or 120? Have they pushed the film? Which film scanner have they used?"

On Newgrain, posts are tagged with:
- Equipment: film stock, format, camera, lens, lab, scanner
- Techniques: Push / Pull, developing method, expired film

HOME TO THE FILM COMMUNITY
Over 4000 photographers around the world have joined us – and it's just the beginning. Newgrain is the digital hub for the film photography world, connecting photographers, labs, and manufacturers.

JOIN THE ANALOG RENAISSANCE
Whether you've been shooting film for decades or just got your hands on your first disposable camera, you'll find a place in Newgrain's community of photographers.

More information:
Privacy Policy: https://newgrain.framer.website/privacy-policy
Terms of Use / License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/"

## Key features

- Film stock catalog with over 300 options
- Browse thousands of film photos
- Chronological, ad-free community feed
- Detailed metadata for posts (equipment, techniques)
- Community-wide discovery and featured picks
- Focus on art over metrics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newgrain Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Newgrain Plus (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newgrain-film-photo-community/id6444198677/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2026-06-22, version 1.67*

This is a great photo app for film enthusiasts, and for people who want to experience photos without a whole bunch of reels, ads, and influencers. 

I got rid of all social media a couple of years ago, so I haven’t been able to share my work. This app gives me a place to do that without all the clutter associated with the other big social media apps. 

Thanks for making it!

### 5/5 — Grateful

*2026-03-12, version 1.62*

What a wonderful app for film shooters!  Thank you!

### 5/5 — Awesome app for sharing film photos!

*2026-01-29, version 1.59*

Great app, highly recommend to anyone into film photography. No ads, free, no bs, just photos. I know the creator is working on improving it even further to improve user ability. Im very excited for that development. And to see the platform grow!

### 5/5 — Film photogs needed this!

*2025-12-20, version 1.55*

Can’t recommend this app enough. For a film photographer it’s everything you want from learning about film stocks and cameras to sharing your photos to the rest of the film community. Really hope this app stays for good.

### 5/5 — Now five stars

*2025-10-16, version 1.54*

As promised I added the 5th star when I got the desktop beta.

### 5/5 — Excited to see this app grow.

*2023-12-17*

Curious to see how film enthusiasts interact on this app!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support Farid!

### 5/5 — Loving it

*2023-12-10, version 1.31*

So happy to use an app created by people who actually care about photography, and film photography in particular. Looking forward to seeing this platform grow.

### 5/5 — great app for film photography 😍

*2023-11-27, version 1.31*

highly recommend for inspiration

### 4/5 — App is exactly what I’ve been looking for

*2023-10-23, version 1.15*

Really great- but I have one request- and that’s to search by camera and lens. I know that a lot depends on the film stock but I still think it would be helpful - thanks for considering my feedback!

### 3/5 — Really Cool Idea

*2023-10-04, version 1.12*

Awesome app, really nice idea. The reason for three stars is because the app is a pretty buggy. Overall the UI can be more polished and intuitive but that will probably come with time. Hopefully this app doesn’t go extinct and they add more UI & feed/exploration features later down the road. 5/5 concept tho. 

However, I do wish there was a way to save presets (or batch upload) so you don’t have to fill in image information (type of film, camera, lens, scanner, notes, format, film lab, etc.) for every single image you upload, because that can get tedious fast.

## Frequently asked questions about Newgrain

### What is Newgrain: Film Photo Community?

Newgrain is a mobile application designed as a dedicated platform for analog photography. It allows users to discover new film stocks, browse a vast collection of film photographs, and share their own work within a chronological, ad-free feed. The app aims to foster a strong community for film photographers worldwide.

### What are the key features of Newgrain?

Key features include a catalog of over 300 film stocks with details on grain, exposure latitude, and contrast, alongside sample images. Users can share their photos in a chronological feed, view detailed metadata about posts (equipment, techniques), and discover featured work. The app emphasizes quality over quantity and removes distracting metrics.

### Is Newgrain free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a free community feed and film stock discovery. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or content may be available for an additional cost.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for anyone interested in film photography, regardless of their experience level. Whether you've been shooting film for years or are just starting with your first camera, Newgrain provides a space to connect with others, learn about different film stocks, and showcase your analog photography.

### How does Newgrain help me discover new film stocks?

Newgrain features a catalog of over 300 different film stocks. You can browse through these films, learn about their specific characteristics like grain, exposure latitude, and contrast, and view thousands of sample images taken with each film. This allows you to make informed decisions when choosing your next film to shoot.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.72 — 2026-07-20

You can now navigate between posts by swiping left and right! This is a major improvement to the ease of use of the app – you'll no longer need to go back and forth between feed/grid and posts to see post details.

### 1.71 — 2026-07-18

- Fixed bug with searching items (film stocks, cameras, labs, etc) while making a new post
- Redesigned the new-post item selection menus, now with richer information (film stock types and formats, camera types, labs country, number of posts, and more)
- Fixed bug where you couldn't navigate to an item (film stock, camera, lab) from a post's page

### 1.7 — 2026-07-09

Completely redesigned the onboarding experience for new users! Now with community guidelines, smoother transitions, and better integration with push notifications.

### 1.69 — 2026-06-26

- Improved experience of the "Discussions" section of posts
- Improved design of the Settings page

### 1.68 — 2026-06-25

Recent posts from the same user and film stock are now neatly grouped into a "Roll" on the feeds, leaving more space for other posts! 
Also added a smoother "Give feedback" page (replacing "Report bug").

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