# Photo Academy: Orientation — user reviews > 143 indexed App Store user reviews of Photo Academy by Aspyre Solutions, rated 4.20/5 from 6 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-academy-orientation/id482451106/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-academy-orientation/id482451106.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Photo Academy? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📚 Comprehensive photography basics coverage - 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate - 📱 Portable reference guide for on-the-go learning - 🎓 Excellent for beginners and newcomers - 📸 Practical camera settings and shooting tips - ✨ Clear, concise explanations in plain English - 📖 Well-organized by photography topics - 💡 Helpful shooting diary feature - 🎯 Useful for both beginners and intermediate photographers - ⭐ Great value for learning photography fundamentals **Cons** - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional content - 🐛 Photo examples fail to load - ❌ Limited free content available - 📉 App appears unsupported and outdated - ⚠️ Misleading 'free' app marketing - 🔧 Compatibility issues with older devices - 😞 Pricing strategy alienated potential users - 📱 Not compatible with iPhone 5 and older - 🚫 Server issues preventing content delivery - 💸 Cumulative costs of unlocking modules **Commonly reported bugs** - Photo samples not loading from server - App incompatible with iPhone 5 and older iOS versions - Server connectivity issues preventing content delivery - App appears abandoned with no recent updates - Crashes and stability issues on older devices **Most requested features** - More free content and modules - Video tutorials and how-to guides - Lens type and make information in examples - iOS 6 and iPhone 5 compatibility updates - Additional photography topics - Ad-supported free version alternative - Master class video content - Bug fixes and general app updates - Option to exclude certain content categories - More detailed information for intermediate users ## Newest reviews (17 of 143) ### 3/5 — Had more potential way back *2023-01-03* This photo information and education app was a bit of a hidden gem for a few years. It has a couple of very fine features that the bigger more powerful and professional competitors don’t. However at the same price point it priced itself out of the market thus not enjoying similar success stories as it’s stronger competition that appealed to serious enthusiast and professional photographers. Unfortunately it also appears not to be supported anymore as none of the example photos load into the app. It’s a shame the developer didn’t see the market at the lower end of the spectrum and aim the price point at the beginner and amateur market level. It could and should of been a better seller. ### 2/5 — Good info; however, unable to download a single photo. *2021-10-31* I have the paid version. Disappointing because not a single photo will download for any topic given. ### 4/5 — GGG *2016-03-26, version 1.3* Very good app. I wish the make/type of lens was also mentioned. ### 3/5 — Great app *2014-08-22, version 1.3* I've learned a lot from this app :) ### 5/5 — Learner *2013-11-18* Asw app..... For all those are interested in photography go ahead download this app n shoot like a professional ### 5/5 — Covers the basics well *2013-09-16* Covers the basics well and the additional downloadable specific examples are useful as a guide when you're doing more specialized photography. It's worth having if you're just getting into photos and don't want a more expensive guide up front. ### 5/5 — Very helpful :) *2013-08-25* Gives some knowledge on photography for newbies. ### 5/5 — Love it 😄 *2013-08-08, version 1.2* Love it ! Love it ! Love it ! , ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2013-08-01, version 1.2* Love it ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2013-06-26* I was always pretty good at taking decent pics but I learned a lot with this app! Lots of good tips! Good luck! ### 5/5 — Very nice app *2013-06-15, version 1.2* Hope it includes more topic too ### 4/5 — Very informative *2013-06-14* Great looking app, very helpful. Just wish those $0.99 charges didn't stack up so quick for "how to" tutorials. ### 5/5 — Great! *2013-06-07* Very useful and interesting app!! ### 5/5 — Love this app. *2013-05-30, version 1.1.2* Great app. Perfect for beginners!! ### 5/5 — Super! *2013-05-26* NEED RUSSIAN!!! ### 5/5 — Helpful *2013-05-25* The app is really helpful on how to take pictures and things. I really recommend it. ### 4/5 — Great intro and intermediate skills *2013-05-20* A fantastic app. It's really helped me to get brilliant results from my new Pentax K-30 DSLR Camera. Easy to find information about shooting pictures in specific scenarios eg. Portraits, Action Shots or Macro flower pics. Written in plain English and would recommend to anyone who wants easy access to a wealth of knowledge for taking great pictures. Voted 4* but would have given 5* if it had a master class of "how to" videos about photography. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Keine Deutsche Sprache *2025-11-29* Habe alles mögliche versucht bekomme keine Deutsche Version installiert oder Sprache umgestellt Habe mich jetzt lange genug damit beschäftigt bin es leid… werde ich wohl wieder Löschen ### 1/5 — Poor Service *2023-11-25* I have been trying to contact them for close to a week. I get all the text but no photo samples. Seems like there is an issue with their server. I like this app but it is incomplete. ### 1/5 — No iPhone 5 Support?? *2017-07-01* Used to appreciate and brag to fellow friends about this app… not any longer. Not sure why iPhone 5 support was dropped? Have much more advanced apps that continue to update and still run acceptable on my device. Clearly older devices do end up falling off the supported list but truly can not this app?? ### 1/5 — crap *2013-04-24* everything that's good on the app you need to pay for it 😡😡 not even worth it ### 1/5 — Bad *2013-03-12, version 1.1.2* Complicated ### 1/5 — Look at the reviews, no need to beat a dead horse. *2013-03-05, version 1.1.2* The previous 2 star reviews are true. Stay away from this app. ### 1/5 — Useless *2013-02-10* It's ridiculously stupid and most of the info on it is useless and unrelated to the main subjected or repeated multiple times! However made this app doesn't know anything about photography but a good app designer and that's what made me think it's a good one!! It's too late ,,, don't do the same mistake ### 1/5 — Bad *2013-01-03, version 1.1.2* Only 2 things are free. The rest you have to pay for ### 1/5 — NOT FREE *2012-12-29, version 1.1.2* Don't waste your time. ### 1/5 — HummerTweety *2012-12-23, version 1.1.2* It is more expensive than a professional book if you get all the pages of this scam. Yes that is NOT FREE! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excellent intro to Photography! *2025-09-21* Excellent intro to use of a modern camera! I have a cert in portraiture and needed to refresh after a decade away, this app covers all the basics in a clear manner. I’m so very glad it’s still around I used it to help me study back in the day. If you just got a mirrorless or more advanced camera I HIGHLY recommend this app for teaching you how to shoot/compose. Also great for teaching teens if they don’t have time for a class. Five stars!! ### 5/5 — Best Photography Reference Guide App *2018-11-28* A little pricey, but totally worth it. No more fumbling through photography books and research to refresh the memory. Quick photography reference guide right in your pocket. ### 5/5 — It's a snap! *2017-06-26* Helpful tips, thanks ### 5/5 — A vary excellent app. *2016-04-27* A excellent app I can check back on when I needed to know an idea of setting my DSLR for the micro photographs. Thanks allot. LPL ### 5/5 — Great app *2015-08-12* Great app love it just got my new camera and just what I needed thanks and its free can't beat it get it now ### 5/5 — Very Informative and Simply explained. *2014-12-29* Great app for learning photography for aspiring photographers. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2014-10-04, version 1.3* This is such a great app! I love it and use it all the time. It's easy to use and very informative! ### 5/5 — Sehr schöne App *2014-08-28* Genau das richtige für angehende Fotografen. Sehr gute Zurschaustellung von Szenen und hilfreiche Tips zum Setup. ### 5/5 — Great must have app *2014-06-12* As a photographer I can say that this app is great not just for beginners but pros as well. Having a shooting diary is a great feature to have when your on the move. ### 5/5 — Cool!!! *2013-12-06, version 1.2* This app has a lot of information and is really helpful! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*