# Real Bokeh — Beautiful Light Effect

> Photo editor for adding bokeh and light leak effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Dongwook Cho.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bokeh/id583783560 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dongwook Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615253426)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 188 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2012-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bokeh/id583783560/reviews.md

## What is Real Bokeh?

Create photo of beautiful light effects with Real Bokeh.

Real Bokeh helps you to draw beautiful bokeh effect to your photos. It also enables you to apply beautiful light leak effects and filters to your photos. 

[Features]
- 36 beautiful bokeh shapes 
- 33 light leak effects 
- 23 image filters 
- Draw multiple bokehs with finger touch 
- Apply multiple bokeh shapes to one photo 
- Change bokeh size (large, medium, small, tiny and mixed) 
- Change opacity 
- Multiple bokeh colors with easy color picker (28 colors) 
- Easy undo and clear all 
- Save as full resolution 
- Share to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr and other apps

[User Reviews]
- "This app is amazing. The features are great and there are so many different kinds of shapes"
- "I love the freedom of this editing app"
- "So much fun and add creativity and fun to your photos"
- "It works very good and is worth it! It makes the pictures look so beautiful"
- "Awesome app. Love using it for every picture I take and have"

## Key features

- 36 bokeh shapes
- 33 light leak effects
- 23 image filters
- Draw multiple bokehs
- Adjust bokeh size and opacity
- Multiple bokeh colors

## What do users think of Real Bokeh?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Wide variety of shapes and colors
- ✨ Creative bokeh effects for photos
- 💰 Affordable price point (99 cents)
- 🎯 Customizable size and color options
- ⚡ Quick effect application
- 🖼️ Does not crop photos

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Mickey head shape removed (major complaint)
- 📱 Portrait mode only (no landscape support)
- 🎨 Limited color and shape selections
- 💾 Crashes when saving to camera roll
- 🔧 Random shape placement (not precise)
- 📐 Small size option still too large
- 🎭 Misleading bokeh effect (stamping, not real blur)
- ⚠️ Inconsistent orientation handling
- 🖼️ Bokeh overlays subject instead of background

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when loading photos
- Crashes when saving images
- Crashes when applying bokeh effects
- Freezes after opening pictures
- Random crashes during editing
- Force closes unexpectedly
- Photos don't load or appear on screen
- Orientation glitches (portrait/landscape inconsistency)
- Shape placement too random and imprecise
- Accidental deletion when holding finger too long
- No working undo button despite claims
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
- iPad landscape mode distorts images
- RealBokeh shapes painted in wrong orientation

**Most requested features**

- Bring back Mickey head shape
- Landscape mode support
- More shape options (food, fashion, travel, pets, words)
- Text and font options
- Frame and border options
- Extra small size option
- Undo/redo buttons
- Ability to place bokeh in background only
- Layer support for better composition
- Zoom functionality for precision
- Rotation/twist capability for particles
- Full screen image preview
- Save to camera roll functionality
- Transparency control improvements
- Swipe-to-line feature with shape conversion

## Recent user reviews (10 of 188)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bokeh/id583783560/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not happy

*2024-10-07, version 3.6.2*

I loved this until they took away the Mickey heads. I’m just hoping they bring it back and then I will continue using it.

### 1/5 — MICKEY MOUSE

*2023-03-13*

I’ve had this app since 2016. The Mickey heads are gone. Now a useless app for me. Bring Mickey back please!

### 1/5 — MICKEY MOUSE

*2022-11-26, version 3.6.1*

I’ve had this app since 2016. The Mickey heads are gone. Now a useless app for me. 

Bring Mickey back please!

### 2/5 — Used to use this all the time when…

*2021-10-15, version 3.6.1*

it had the Mickey-shaped bokeh. I LOVED that. Now, I rarely use this app. I just Lee it in case Mickey comes back. Please bring it back, please!

### 1/5 — Lying APP!

*2021-06-28, version 3.6.1*

No options to be very precise and if you tap too close to another shape it doesn’t place down the shape you want.  When you swipe, the shape placement is too random.  A good suggestion would be to make the swipe a line and if you like that line it turns into the shapes in a random spread or precise spread defined by the user.  The app says “Easy undo and clear all” but the only thing easy to do is erase.  If the app thinks you hold your finger down for too long, it will erase everything and I’ve looked everywhere and there is no undo button like the app says.  Now I’ve lost all my progress on an important photo and will not be using this app again.

### 1/5 — Bring back the Mickey heads!

*2020-12-30, version 3.6.1*

I loved being able to use the Mickey heads on this app, really hope you bring them back!

### 1/5 — Bring Mickey Back

*2020-12-08, version 3.6.1*

I also got this app because it had the Mickey shape.  Bring Mickey back!!!

### 1/5 — 👎🏼

*2020-08-27, version 3.6.1*

Purchased this app for the Mickey bokeh. Now it’s missing. Sad!

### 1/5 — Where did Mickey go?

*2020-06-25, version 3.6.1*

Literally the only reason I purchased this app and now he’s gone?!

### 4/5 — Bring Mickey Back!

*2020-05-06, version 3.6.1*

Bring the Mickey heads back that's the only reason I use this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Real Bokeh

### What does Real Bokeh do?

Real Bokeh is a photo editing application that allows users to add beautiful bokeh and light leak effects to their images. It provides a variety of customizable options to enhance photos creatively.

### What are the key features of Real Bokeh?

Key features include 36 different bokeh shapes, 33 light leak effects, and 23 image filters. Users can draw multiple bokehs, adjust their size and opacity, and choose from 28 different colors.

### Is Real Bokeh free to use?

Yes, Real Bokeh is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### How can I use Real Bokeh to enhance my photos?

You can use Real Bokeh to add artistic flair to your photos by applying various bokeh shapes and light leak effects. The app offers extensive customization for size, opacity, and color, allowing for unique creative expression.

### Can I share my edited photos directly from the app?

Yes, the app allows you to save your edited photos in full resolution. You can then easily share them to popular social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as other applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.2 — 2023-09-29

- Improved photo cropping
- Convertible with iOS17

### 3.6.1 — 2019-12-09

- Fixed bug : App not working on iOS12

### 3.6 — 2019-12-02

- More bokeh shapes
- Easier drawing and erasing 
- iOS13 support
- Dark mode support
- Bug fix

### 3.5.3 — 2017-10-26

- Support for iOS 11 and new iPhone devices

### 3.5.2 — 2016-02-03

Bug fixes

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All apps by Dongwook Cho: https://appshunter.io/developer/1615253426

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