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Usually shoot film but when I don’t have my camera with my I love using this app! Simple but with everything I need 🎞️
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This app simulates a vintage instant film camera, allowing you to capture photos and videos with a variety of retro film stocks, lenses, and formats. It offers features like handwritten captions, a photo library, and a home screen widget for past memories. Your creations can be saved, shared, or printed at home.
✓Simulated instant film development
✓13 unique film stocks
✓Vintage lens effects
✓Multiple instant formats
✓Handwritten captions and notes
✓Memories widget
✓Video and time-lapse recording
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What's New in Poly
1.0.6
September 28, 2026
Poly 1.0.6 is our biggest update yet. • Try before you buy: preview any film stock live in the viewfinder • 3 new film stocks: RÖDA, LILJA and SKIFT (Premium) • Vintage lenses: GLIMT, KORN and LEKA, on top of any film stock (Premium) • New instant formats: Square, Wide and Mini (Premium) • Memories widget: a photo from this day on your Home Screen (Premium) • Retro date stamp and A4 print sheets (Premium) • Share as Story: a 9:16 image, ready to post • Premium prints are now logo-free by default • Shorter onboarding; microphone and location are only requested when you need them • Fully translated in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian, better VoiceOver support and many small fixes
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What is Poly?
Poly is an iPhone app that simulates a vintage instant film camera. It allows you to take photos and videos with a variety of retro film stocks, lenses, and formats, and then develop them to look like classic instant prints.
Does Poly have ads?
No, Poly is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements.
What film stocks are available in Poly?
Poly offers 13 different film stocks, including options like warm golden-hour tones, 70s sepia, lavender instant prints, infrared, thermal, cyanotype, night vision, RGB glitch, and VHS horror. You can preview these live in the viewfinder.
How much does Poly cost?
Poly is free to download and use with its core features, including the camera, video, time lapse, the SOLVA film stock, and your photo library. Premium features are available through subscription plans or a one-time lifetime purchase.
What are the subscription options for Poly Premium?
Poly Premium offers monthly ($2.99/month), yearly ($19.99/year) subscription plans, and a one-time lifetime purchase. New subscribers can start with a free trial for yearly plans.
Can I cancel my Poly subscription?
Yes, you can manage or cancel your Poly subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
What devices does Poly support?
Poly is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was released on June 25, 2026, with the latest version being 1.0.6 updated on September 28, 2026.
How does Poly handle user privacy?
Poly is designed for privacy, requiring no account, ads, or tracking. Your photos are stored locally in your library and synced via your iCloud, ensuring they remain private.
