# PhotoVu

> Live photo filter app for vintage and dramatic effects, enabling professional-quality photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Broong, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photovu/id582523867 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Broong, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/324853708)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2013-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photovu/id582523867/reviews.md

## What is PhotoVu?

InstaVu has been renamed to PhotoVu.
In addition, five free filters (No. 41~ No. 45) have been added.
Enjoy the vintage photo effects with PhotoVu!
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A whole new live photo filter app - PhotoVu

PhotoVu is a live photo filter app that enables to get high-resolution professional photos. Using dramatic filter effects through the 1st filters and the 2nd filters, you can be a professional photographer.

Share your high quality photos through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and so on.

## Key features

- Live photo filters
- Vintage photo effects
- Dramatic filter effects
- High-resolution photos
- Social media sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 2nd Filters | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photovu/id582523867/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Low resolution output is a fatal flaw

*2017-12-06*

I can deal with the forced-square format, but will not let apps like this step on my hi-res images.  1.6mp output is a deal-killer.

Updated: following the developer's response, I reinstalled the app on both an iPhone 6 and a New iPad.  The Hi-resolution setting described is automatically enabled when installed, in fact the switch doesn't work, and can't be disabled.  The output is 1.6mp as stated previously.  I do have the developer's other app MonoVu and it delivers a 11.2mp output.  There may be a bug in this one.

**Developer response:** Thanks for using PhotoVu app.
You can save hi-res images after setting up.
Touch the left top icon(Three dots icon) and you can find "Save photos in high-res" option.

Thanks,

PhotoVu team

### 4/5 — Great App

*2015-08-06*

Superb App for some nice unique grunge effects...
Any chance of updating with some more textures??

### 1/5 — Horrible. Does not open images

*2014-06-10*

Terrible. Does not open images constantly.  Sometimes it works. Usually it just sits there and refuses to open anything. 

Horribly broken.

### 2/5 — doesn't crop correctly

*2014-02-04*

the filters are awesome but 1) it'd be nice if it had the option to keep the full photo (rather than cropping) when you open a photo in the app. and 2) if you open a photo in the app an crop it to start adding a filter, it DOES NOT crop on the spot you want it to. Looks like a big that needs fixing.

### 3/5 — 사진로드오류

*2014-01-11*

불러와도 미리보기가안봐뀜 필터적용화면

### 5/5 — 감사해요

*2013-10-04*

좋은어플 감사해요~어플총통틀어 최고인듯 굳!
다만 ios7으로 바꾸고나서 자꾸 렌즈가 안열려요ㅠ 사진은찍히는데 볼 수가없어요 한세번째 나왓다가 다시켜야 그때열리네요 속히 수정부탁드립니다~~

### 5/5 — Great

*2013-07-15*

Very nice app. Great filter choices.

### 5/5 — 좋네용

*2013-04-08*

잘쓸게요~!

### 5/5 — Dope

*2013-03-29*

App is awesome

### 5/5 — Fun & Elegant

*2013-02-28*

Fun, great change of pace for me to just shoot, pick 2 filers and upload. Results were artistic but still spontaneous. Made instant art with regular pictures. Worth the $.99 upgrade, for me.

## Frequently asked questions about PhotoVu

### What is PhotoVu?

PhotoVu is a live photo filter app that allows users to apply vintage and dramatic effects to their photos in real-time, aiming for professional-quality results. It was formerly known as InstaVu.

### Does PhotoVu have ads?

No, PhotoVu does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What devices does PhotoVu support?

PhotoVu is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is PhotoVu updated?

The latest version of PhotoVu is 1.5.2, which was last updated on December 1, 2017. The app was initially released on January 8, 2013.

### What kind of filters does PhotoVu offer?

PhotoVu offers a variety of dramatic and vintage filters, including five newly added free filters (No. 41-45). These filters are designed to enhance photos with professional-looking effects.

### Can I share photos from PhotoVu?

Yes, you can easily share your high-quality photos directly from PhotoVu to platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

### What is the user rating for PhotoVu?

PhotoVu has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 11 user ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception from its users.

### Are there any in-app purchases in PhotoVu?

Yes, PhotoVu offers in-app purchases. While the app itself is free, users can acquire additional features or content through these purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2017-12-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Version 1.5.2
- 2x camera support for iPhone X, iPhone 7 plus and iPhone 8 plus
- Bug fixes

Version 1.5.0
- Support for the iPhone X
- Bug fixes

### 1.5.1 — 2017-11-16

Version 1.5.1
- Minor bug fixes

Version 1.5.0
- Support for the iPhone X
- Bug fixes

### 1.5.0 — 2017-11-16

- Support for the iPhone X
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2017-08-08

Version 1.0.4
- The app name has been changed from InstaVu to PhotoVu.
- Five free filers (No. 41-45) have been added.

Version 1.0.5
- U.I. fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2017-07-25

- The app name has been changed from InstaVu to PhotoVu.
- Five free filers (No. 41-45) have been added.

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