# Provoke Camera

> App for creating grainy, black and white photos with vintage film effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Toshihiko Tambo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Toshihiko Tambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/406777331)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665/reviews.md

## What is Provoke Camera?

Doesn't support iPads.

Developed in collaboration with Glyn Evans [the founder of iPhoneography], Provoke Camera was inspired by Japanese photographers of the late 1960’s like Daido Moriyama, Takuma Nakahira and Yutaka Takanashi.

Simple, elegant and easy to use, Provoke Camera does just one thing, produce black and white images with that gritty, grainy, blurry look reminiscent of the “Provoke” era of photography, and in two great formats; square format 126 and 35mm format 135.

Provoke Camera features 9 great black and white and 4 color live view effects, in 2 great film formats, 126 [1:1] and 135 [3:2]: 

1. HPAN High Contrast
2. NPAN Normal
3. LPAN Low Contrast
4. X800 More High Contrast with more noise.
5. I800  IR like filter.
6. Z800 +2EV with more noise.
7. D100 Darken with Blur (4Pixel)
8. H100 High Contrast with Blur(4Pixel)
9. E100 +1.5EV with Blur(4Pixel)
10. Nofilter
11. 100 Old Color
12. 100U Vivid and Sharp
13. 160N Soft

In addition to capturing beautiful, gritty, grainy, contrasty black and white images, Provoke Camera will also allow you to import photos from your camera roll and apply any one of its “Provoke” effects.

And Support TIFF Uncompress image file.
Also support Photo Extension with iOS8 later. You can use Provoke Filter in Photos App.

## Key features

- Gritty, grainy black and white image creation
- Inspired by 1960s Japanese photography
- Square format 126 and 35mm format 135
- 9 black and white live view effects
- 4 color live view effects
- Import and edit photos from camera roll
- Supports TIFF uncompressed files

## Chart rankings

- #50 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 112)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 写真が保存されない

*2026-05-03*

写真は撮れるけど保存されません。好きなアプリでずっと使ってきてるので残念です。アプリ入れ直しても解消しませんでした。LINEの写真選択からは保存されてるのが分かるのに、iPhoneのライブラリには表示されません。写真の日付がおかしい感じしてる

### 5/5 — Gem of an app

*2026-04-05, version 5.3*

As a long time user of another app by the developer (MPro B&W Camera) , I accidentally came across this one. It’s 2026 and I’m using an IPhone 16pro max and this app works fine. A bargain too. 
This app produces fabulous monochromatic images, including TIFF files, my go to for all black and white images.

### 4/5 — 🤍🖤

*2026-02-21*

16:9に対応して欲しいです！日本のモノクロへのこだわりが感じられて、最近出会えて1番良かったアプリです。ぜひ写真アプリ開発をこれからも続けて欲しいです。

### 4/5 — Awesome

*2025-12-24, version 5.3*

All I wanted was a BW app that just works and this is it. Simple and effective. Just have to remember to set it to save as a tiff for easy post

### 5/5 — Ultimate B&W

*2025-12-23*

Provoke Japanese masters , charcoal black and white, no compromise.

### 5/5 — Excited to see a recent update!

*2025-11-27*

I use this app regularly, and it was great to see the update 5.3. I highly recommend this app.

### 1/5 — Photo ne s enregistrent plus

*2025-11-21*

Dommage superbe application, je l utilise au format carré. Depuis quelques jours les photos ne s enregistrent plus . Pourtant je dispose encore de ma mémoire.

### 5/5 — Thank you for updating!!

*2025-11-19, version 5.3*

Thanks for much for updating for iOS26! This is my favorite app for black and white and I was panicking for a bit.

### 5/5 — Yessir

*2025-11-14, version 4.9*

I have a bit of a camera app addiction going on here and this is my favorite app of them all. Fantastic !

### 1/5 — Nao deu certo

*2025-11-02*

Infelizmente a update de hoje nao deu certo! Impossivel utilizar Provoke Camera. Que pena!

## Frequently asked questions about Provoke Camera

### What does Provoke Camera do?

Provoke Camera is designed to create distinctive black and white images with a gritty, grainy, and blurry aesthetic, reminiscent of the 'Provoke' era of photography from the late 1960s. It offers various film formats and live view effects to achieve this unique look.

### What are the key features of Provoke Camera?

Key features include the ability to produce gritty black and white images, inspiration from 1960s Japanese photographers, support for 126 and 135 film formats, 9 black and white live view effects, 4 color live view effects, and the capability to import and edit photos from your camera roll. It also supports TIFF uncompressed files.

### How much does Provoke Camera cost?

Based on the provided information, Provoke Camera is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Provoke Camera compatible with?

Provoke Camera is compatible with iOS devices. However, it explicitly states that it does not support iPads. It also supports Photo Extension with iOS8 later, allowing its filters to be used within the Photos app.

### What are some common use cases for Provoke Camera?

Common use cases include creating artistic black and white portraits, adding a vintage or retro feel to everyday photos, experimenting with different film aesthetics, and producing visually striking images for social media or personal projects that require a distinctive, analog-inspired look.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1 — 2026-08-18

Fix thumbnail resolution.

### 6.0 — 2026-08-17

Support iOS26 also iPhone17 series.

### 5.3 — 2025-11-18

Fix can't capture with camera switch and volume button.
Fix crash when use filter with captured picture.

### 5.2 — 2025-11-14

FIx can't take picture when app launched. Also fix some UI issue.

### 5.1 — 2025-11-11

FIx UI.

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