# RAW Experience: Mosaic Camera — See what a camera sensor sees

> Live camera sensor mosaic visualization and raw photo capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Kostiantyn Medvedenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-experience-mosaic-camera/id1496946573 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kostiantyn Medvedenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/542147861)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Ukrainian
- Released: 2020-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-11-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-experience-mosaic-camera/id1496946573/reviews.md

## What is RAW Experience?

A camera sensor doesn't see color. Each of its millions of light-sensitive elements sits under a tiny filter that passes only red, green or blue, so the raw image is a mosaic of single-color dots. RAW Experience shows you that mosaic live, through your iPhone's camera, and how demosaicing turns it into a full-color photo.

COLOR FILTER PATTERNS
• Bayer (RGGB): the most popular pattern, used in iPhone cameras
• Quad Bayer: an enlarged Bayer, used in the 48MP main camera of iPhone 14 Pro and later
• X-Trans: Fujifilm's pattern, designed to resist color moiré
• CYGM and CYYM: cyan, yellow, green and magenta patterns of early Nikon, Canon and Kodak cameras
• RGBE: Sony's red, green, blue and emerald
• RGBW and RYYB: newer patterns for higher sensitivity, e.g. in the Huawei P30 series
• RGB: the full-color picture, for comparison

SEE HOW IT WORKS
• Demosaic: rebuild full color from the mosaic, with the artifacts it brings, from color fringes to moiré
• Grayscale: only the light intensity each element measured
• Pixel size from 5 to 40 px, to see the pattern up close or the picture as a whole
• An introduction to how image sensors work, and a note on every pattern

A CAMERA, TOO
Take photos with the filter applied; they're saved to a "RAW Experience" album in Photos. Use the back or front camera, a flash (the torch, or a white screen for selfies), and long exposures of 1, 3 or 10 seconds, or hold the shutter for as long as you like. Shoot with the volume buttons, or the Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later, which also picks the pattern and the pixel size.

RAW EXPERIENCE PRO
All features and seven patterns are open to everyone. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks RGBW and RYYB and supports the app's development.

In English and Ukrainian.

## Key features

- Live mosaic sensor view
- Multiple color filter patterns (Bayer, Quad Bayer, X-Trans, etc.)
- Demosaicing visualization
- Grayscale intensity view
- Adjustable pixel size
- In-app camera with flash and long exposure
- Save photos to a dedicated album

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is RAW Experience safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess RAW Experience.

## Is RAW Experience legit?

RAW Experience: Mosaic Camera appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for RAW Experience is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-experience-mosaic-camera/id1496946573/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Instrumental for learning!

*2024-04-26*

I’m a photographer who is struggling with the RAW output of some of my shots when I use my 13 Pro Max. In order to learn how best to work with these conditions I downloaded this app. It’s so helpful to actually see what is captured and how. Especially for my brain, which is analytical (and creative).

### 5/5 — 👍

*2020-04-17, version 1.0.0*

Great App

### 5/5 — На правильном пути!

*2020-04-09, version 1.0.0*

Очень полезное приложение, каждый день использую ))

### 5/5 — Great App

*2020-02-27, version 1.0.0*

Simple and intuitive interface, good performance

## Frequently asked questions about RAW Experience

### What is RAW Experience's short name?

RAW Experience's short common name is RAW Experience. This is derived from the full title 'RAW Experience: Mosaic Camera'.

### What camera sensor patterns does RAW Experience support?

RAW Experience supports a variety of patterns including Bayer (RGGB), Quad Bayer, X-Trans, CYGM, CYYM, RGBE, RGBW, RYYB, and RGB for comparison. The Pro version unlocks RGBW and RYYB.

### Can I take photos with RAW Experience?

Yes, you can take photos directly within RAW Experience with the filter applied. These are saved to a dedicated 'RAW Experience' album in your Photos app.

### What are the long exposure options in RAW Experience?

RAW Experience offers long exposure options of 1, 3, or 10 seconds, or you can hold the shutter button for continuous capture.

### What devices is RAW Experience available on?

RAW Experience is available on iPhone and iPod Touch devices. It was last updated on November 5, 2026, with version 2.0.1.

### Is RAW Experience suitable for children?

RAW Experience has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app focuses on educational aspects of camera technology.

### How often is RAW Experience updated?

The latest version of RAW Experience is 2.0.1, released on November 5, 2026. The app is actively developed, indicated by its recent update.

### What makes RAW Experience Pro worth purchasing?

The one-time Pro purchase for RAW Experience unlocks two additional color filter patterns, RGBW and RYYB, and supports the ongoing development of the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-11-05

• Restoring the Pro purchase works reliably
• The first photo after installing the app is no longer lost, and an album you deleted is made again
• The camera works without Photos access, or with access to selected photos only, and tells you when a photo can't be saved
• A more efficient live preview

### 2.0.0 — 2026-11-04

• A new toolbar with icons that turn with the phone
• Flash: the torch for the back camera, a white screen for the front one
• Long exposure: tap for 1, 3 or 10 seconds, or hold the shutter
• Shoot with the volume buttons, or the Camera Control on iPhone 16 and later
• Ukrainian

### 1.2.0 — 2022-09-11

Added Quad Bayer color filter patter which is used in iPhone 14 Pro 48MP main camera

### 1.1.0 — 2020-04-17

Added possibility to switch between rear and front-facing (selfie) camera

### 1.0.0 — 2020-02-26

No release notes.

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