# Poly - Instant Film Camera — Retro film looks that develop

> Vintage instant film camera simulator with diverse retro effects and sharing options. (iPhone/iPad app by Giuseppe Pio Cosenza.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-instant-film-camera/id6781238494 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giuseppe Pio Cosenza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774193971)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-07
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-instant-film-camera/id6781238494/reviews.md

## What is Poly?

Poly turns your iPhone into an instant film camera.

Press the shutter and watch your shot slide out and slowly develop, just like the real thing. Shake your phone to speed it up. Add a handwritten caption, flip the print over to see where it was taken, and keep every shot in a library that feels like a shoebox of prints.

13 FILM STOCKS
From warm golden-hour tones and faded 70s sepia to lavender instant prints, infrared, thermal, cyanotype, night vision, RGB glitch and VHS horror. Preview any stock live in the viewfinder before you shoot.

VINTAGE LENSES
Put a cheap plastic lens, coarse grain or a worn toy camera with light leaks on top of any film stock.

INSTANT FORMATS
Shoot Classic, Square, Wide or Mini. The viewfinder shows exactly what will end up in the print. Pick any frame color, or match it to your film.

MEMORIES WIDGET
A photo from this day in past years, right on your Home Screen. No anniversary today? It brings back another favorite from your library.

MAKE IT YOURS
Captions in 6 fonts and 4 weights, a longer note on the back, and a retro orange date stamp like the compact cameras of the 90s.

VIDEO & TIME LAPSE
Record moving prints, or set an interval and turn a whole afternoon into a single time lapse.

SHARE & PRINT
Save clean prints to Photos, share a 9:16 image made for Stories, or lay out A4 print sheets with cut marks and print them at home.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account, no ads, no tracking. Your photos stay in your library and your iCloud, synced across your devices.

POLY PREMIUM
Free forever: the camera, video, time lapse, the SOLVA film stock and frame color, and your whole library.
Premium unlocks every film stock, lens, frame color and format, caption fonts, the date stamp, the Memories widget, print sheets and logo-free exports. Choose monthly, yearly (new subscribers can start with a free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use: https://poly-vintage.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://poly-vintage.com/privacy

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is Poly safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Poly.

## Is Poly legit?

Poly - Instant Film Camera appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Poly is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-instant-film-camera/id6781238494/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great replacement

*2026-10-01*

Usually shoot film but when I don’t have my camera with my I love using this app! Simple but with everything I need 🎞️

## Frequently asked questions about Poly

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-09-28

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

### 1.0.5 — 2026-07-16

• New "Weird Film" pack — 5 experimental filters: thermal (LÖMUR), infrared (DREKI), VHS horror (SKRÍM), cyanotype (FROSINN) and night vision (NÓTT)
• Mirror front camera — toggle in Settings to flip the selfie preview and captures like a mirror
• Smoother polaroid development animation across the library and detail views

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-13

• Print animation — Every photo now comes to life with a Polaroid-style print animation. Watch your shot slowly develop in real time, just like a real instant photo.
• Shake to develop — Can't wait? Shake your iPhone to speed up the development and feel every shake with haptic feedback.
• Better time-lapse experience — The print animation now plays for each frame after a time-lapse session, and a progress indicator keeps you updated while the video is being processed.
• Bug fix: video playback — "Play once" mode in the detail view now works correctly alongside loop playback.
• Bug fix: audio — Opening the camera no longer interrupts audio from other apps like Music or Spotify.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-06

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-02

• Native camera lenses - quickly switch between ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto directly from the camera screen
• Redesigned library - smoother scrolling and a cleaner photo grid experience
• Improved filters view - easier to browse and apply your favorite film looks
• Custom border colors now free - personalize your polaroids with any color at no cost
• New app icon - fresh look on your home screen
• Bug fixes & improvements - more stable onboarding flow and better permission handling

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