Forced to pay
Not worth it
Good but with issues
I was looking for an app that lets me freely zoom with the front camera because the default camera app doesn't allow this. This app does what I downloaded it for and the image quality seems basically the same. 5 star app
Edit: took 2 stars away because it doesn't seem to be able to shoot video properly. Doesn't matter if I change the settings to 24, 30 or 60 fps. The result always comes out as a strange and jittery 16.58fps
Edit: took 2 stars away because it doesn't seem to be able to shoot video properly. Doesn't matter if I change the settings to 24, 30 or 60 fps. The result always comes out as a strange and jittery 16.58fps
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Free Trial
There are three camera apps I like, but with so many features and without out detailed information about which are supported for a given iPhone model it is extremely challenging to evaluate and choose an app.
A free trial that is not time limited but allowed the user to take a limited number of photos would make the process easier.
A free trial that is not time limited but allowed the user to take a limited number of photos would make the process easier.
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Cool app but not my jam
Kind of hard to explain but it didn’t do it for me. Something with the UI I guess, or maybe I’m not smart enough to make the most of it. I can see a lot of work has been put in crafting the app so I’m still giving 4 stars though
拍照
真的不實用（勿受騙）
No Free Tier, no support
There is no accessible free tier, I’m taken to the upgrade screen, with no way to get to the camera controls. Also the support link next to the review button leads to a page not found error screen.
Limited without IAPs
I downloaded this on recommendation from a magazine article but it turns out that the useful features can’t be tried without subscribing and the initial subscription is offered with a discount… ie a surcharge for changing your mind later, so I deleted it.
Where is support?
Emailed twice, ignored. Camera shoots whatever it wants despite what settings you choose. Need to shoot raw, can't have random mode. Needs to be more stable and the dev needs to care
Best photography app I’ve used – Incredible interface and features!
I’ve been using Obscura for a short time now, and I’m already impressed by the level of detail. The interface is professional, unique, and very intuitive for photography.
One of my favorite features is the level indicator—having the exact degree number in the center is incredibly helpful for getting the perfect shot. Also, the face tracking for focus is excellent and makes shooting people much more reliable.
While I haven't found a ProRes option for video yet, it’s not a problem for me. I use the Blackmagic Cam app for heavy video work, and for quick, high-quality clips, Obscura or the stock camera app are more than enough.
Overall, for photography, this is hands down the best app I’ve ever used. Highly recommended!
One of my favorite features is the level indicator—having the exact degree number in the center is incredibly helpful for getting the perfect shot. Also, the face tracking for focus is excellent and makes shooting people much more reliable.
While I haven't found a ProRes option for video yet, it’s not a problem for me. I use the Blackmagic Cam app for heavy video work, and for quick, high-quality clips, Obscura or the stock camera app are more than enough.
Overall, for photography, this is hands down the best app I’ve ever used. Highly recommended!
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Abzocke
Hatte Lifetime gekauft und soll für die neue Version wieder voll bezahlen. Finger weg!
Best App to photograph, nice presets!
I really love this app and have been using it for over year now. I love the neutral look of the fotos but the filters/presets aswell. I even went back to old photos I took with my phone and my camera to use the presets.
You can geek out on a lot of options but can also leave it as easy as a phone camera should be. Raw fotography works fine and the photos in general look much better then on the normal iPhone camera app.
However, lately I have encountered some serious problems. The image-settings largely don’t seem to really change anything. If I select 48MP-resolution it doesn’t work. Changing to 3:2 aspect ratio doesn’t work. Saving only the edit of a taken photo doesn’t work. Photos therefore will now only be saved in 4:3, 12MP and in portrait-mode. It used to work and I could change all settings at will. Pls fix this, it would be a shame if I could not use the app properly anymore.
You can geek out on a lot of options but can also leave it as easy as a phone camera should be. Raw fotography works fine and the photos in general look much better then on the normal iPhone camera app.
However, lately I have encountered some serious problems. The image-settings largely don’t seem to really change anything. If I select 48MP-resolution it doesn’t work. Changing to 3:2 aspect ratio doesn’t work. Saving only the edit of a taken photo doesn’t work. Photos therefore will now only be saved in 4:3, 12MP and in portrait-mode. It used to work and I could change all settings at will. Pls fix this, it would be a shame if I could not use the app properly anymore.
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Good, but missing some things.
It’s good, no doubt about that, but I just cannot feel happy paying for a camera app that can’t use all my phone’s cameras. This is not unique to Obscura, but all the non-apple camera apps seem to miss my 28 and 35mm lenses on my iPhone pro. A shame! Otherwise a perfect camera apps.
Beautuful but a big problem
Really well-made app — I’ve tried several, and in terms of interface and usability it’s probably the best. It allows shooting both in ProRAW (12 and 48 MP) and standard RAW at 12 MP, with full manual control and the ability to lock both focus and exposure. I would absolutely buy it, but it has one major flaw that makes it practically useless for me: I can’t export the original .DNG files to my Mac, where I want to edit them (with Halide this works without any problem)!!! Exporting from the app doesn’t work, neither via AirDrop nor by saving to iCloud, and from the iPhone Photos library it only exports the JPG or HEIC version. I don’t know if it’s a bug or a limitation of the app, but as it is, it’s totally useless to me. A real shame.
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Love it
Please add Liquid Glass to the controls, i just don’t get it why it isn’t already there
Great, but subscription
This is by far one of the best camera apps, simple easy to understand and not overly complitcated. The catch is the subscription, this would probably be much better with a one time purchase
Cannot save well focussed pictures…
…maybe it is me but the pictures I am saving only have low resolution and never look as good as in the view finder. I tried to change several settings but nothing worked :-( Not worth the money I spent! Wish I could get my money back…
gute Funktionen
..aber leider ein paar Macken. Nach Kauf der Ultra-Version wird diese trotz korrektem Login auf dem iPad nicht erkannt und es poppt dauernd das Abo- Fenster auf. Zudem wird das installierte Darkroom nicht erkannt und es startet stattdessen der App-Store. Schon ziemlich nervig, bitte beheben.
No saving of standard filter possible, Rest very good
I want to be fast and have end results out of the box without post production. This is. It possible because I need to reselect the filter everytime again. This makes me slow. This is (the only) major issue I have.
Rest I love. But this issue is unfortunately a major one (for me). If this gets fixed resp. introduced I would give all stars.
Now 3,5
Rest I love. But this issue is unfortunately a major one (for me). If this gets fixed resp. introduced I would give all stars.
Now 3,5
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Worse app ever
Terrible unable to use due to black screen
Professional Features, Easy to Use
As an educator, I love using Obscura Pro to demonstrate advanced photography techniques. The clean interface and powerful tools make it perfect for classroom workshops. ideal for STEM projects. Students can experiment with manual camera settings, lighting, and depth of field, making learning interactive and fun.
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