# RNI Films: Photo & RAW Editor — user reviews

> 760 indexed App Store user reviews of RNI Films by RNI, rated 4.80/5 from 9,058 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rni-films-photo-and-raw-editor/id1017098672/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rni-films-photo-and-raw-editor/id1017098672.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 7,772 · 4★ 945 · 3★ 154 · 2★ 74 · 1★ 113

## What do users think of RNI Films?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great film simulations
- 👍 Reasonable subscription pricing
- 👍 Generous free filters
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome filters and effects
- 👍 Realistic film looks
- 👍 Variety of editing options
- 👍 Professional-grade filters
- 👍 Helpful for mimicking film look
- 👍 Smooth workflow

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes when editing
- 🐛 Slider issues (jumps back to 0)
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/detail view
- 🔍 Inability to preview paid filters
- 🔍 Tedious to reapply settings across photos
- 🔍 Low-quality exports
- 💰 Paid features locked behind subscription
- 💰 Existing purchases not carried over to subscription
- 🔒 Forced sign-in with Apple ID
- 🔒 Watermark forced on free users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when scrolling through photos
- Slow startup and photo loading
- Black line on exported images
- Purchased filters disappearing after update
- Inability to restore previous purchases

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save/load presets
- Favorites/quick access to preferred filters
- Zoom and panning while editing
- HSL/color grading controls
- Halation effects
- More film emulsions (B&W, newer films)
- Ability to open in other apps (e.g., Photomator)
- Bulk editing/copy-paste of settings
- Perspective/geometry adjustments
- Option to remove app branding

## Newest reviews (15 of 760)

### 3/5 — Love it but

*2026-08-13, version 5.9.6*

I looooove the app and it’s got amazing features. I always use it to edit my pics. However, after the last update, when I edit the pics they appear in the original date of the album instead of last ones or most recent and it takes me ages to find them 😵‍💫

### 2/5 — PC application

*2026-06-05, version 5.8.0*

It’s not work on my Mac

### 3/5 — Good

*2026-05-27, version 5.8.0*

Good but I pay the monthly payment for the app and I can’t export videos. Every time it just says exported, but the video doesn’t actually go to my phone. I have enough space on my phone. I’m not sure why I can’t. I restarted the phone and cleared cache. Canceled and I wouldn’t pay for this again.

### 5/5 — Authentischer Analog-Look

*2026-05-11*

Ich bin wirklich begeistert von RNI Films. Ich habe viele Filter-Apps ausprobiert, aber keine erreicht diese Qualität an Authentizität. Die Presets basieren auf echten Filmscans, was man sofort an den Hauttönen und der Farbdynamik sieht.
Besonders gut gefällt mir, dass die App nicht mit unnötigen Funktionen überladen ist. Die Bearbeitung ist intuitiv und schnell. Dank der RNI-Filter sehen meine Handyfotos jetzt endlich so aus, als wären sie mit einer analogen Kamera aufgenommen worden. Für Fans von Vintage-Ästhetik ist diese App absolut empfehlenswert!

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2026-05-04, version 5.7.4*

Great app that’s intuitive to use with the ability to save your favourite soups as presets (please add to Aero!)

### 5/5 — Great Filters

*2026-05-01, version 5.7.4*

These filters are great for variation of colour and tones, easy to use and has other cool features. Top quality stuff.

### 5/5 — I love it!

*2026-04-28, version 5.7.4*

I love the new update. The new tool HSL is perfect. 👌🏽🙌🏽

### 3/5 — Update Pipeline (here we go again! Smh)

*2026-04-24*

Update: the new HSL adjustments barely move the needle. My colours look the same after I push the sliders all the way. I assume this is an easy fix in a future update. That being said, I love that you guys added HSL to the tool list. Well done. Now maybe borders, apple video log conversion, dodge and burn and lastly, file access. 

Thank you

Update: Finally, Halation and bloom has found its way to RNI. THANK YOU. Now all I need are the requests listed below in my previous review (numbers 3 to 6 in the list below). 
Star rating has been increased from 1 to 3. 
Keep up the good work folks. 

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I can no longer edit videos even though I paid a long time ago. I clicked restore my purchases and it said successful but is still asking me money even though I already paid. SMH. 

Yet another fluff update. So disappointing. Are you folks serious? 90° turns and horizontal flips in crop tools?

Once again… This should be your update pipeline: 
1. Halation, 
2. Bloom 
3. Borders
4. Automatic Apple Log Conversion for video edits
5. Files Access
6. Dodge & Burn (basic)

All other updates are low priority and fluff.

### 5/5 — 手機上最簡潔好用的修圖app

*2026-04-17, version 5.6.6*

好用到我願意付費訂閱！手機版LR都比不上。

### 5/5 — Exceptional update!

*2026-04-08, version 5.6.4*

I thought that I purchased an app that was forgotten about by its developers, but after seeing a few days ago, there was an update. I was overly excited and upon seeing what you added, I am extremely thankful! Please keep up the good job and I’ll keep telling people about this app in my photography/videography community.

### 5/5 — 關於刪除相片時的問題

*2026-04-04, version 5.6.2*

App很棒👍但在刪除相簿裡的照片時，都會跳出「此照片也會從30本相簿刪除」，希望可以改善這個情況。（使用IPhone 14 pro)

### 5/5 — Mi favorita!

*2026-04-02, version 5.6.2*

Me encanta cada herramienta y filtro que te brinda, también las últimas herramientas añadidas son increíbles me gusta que los creadores vayan renovando esta App❤️

### 3/5 — Update Pipeline (here we go again! Smh)

*2026-03-31, version 5.6*

Update: Finally, Halation and bloom has found its way to RNI. THANK YOU. Now all I need are the requests listed below in my previous review (numbers 3 to 6 in the list below). 
Star rating has been increased from 1 to 3. 
Keep up the good work folks. 

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I can no longer edit videos even though I paid a long time ago. I clicked restore my purchases and it said successful but is still asking me money even though I already paid. SMH. 

Yet another fluff update. So disappointing. Are you folks serious? 90° turns and horizontal flips in crop tools?

Once again… This should be your update pipeline: 
1. Halation, 
2. Bloom 
3. Borders
4. Automatic Apple Log Conversion for video edits
5. Files Access
6. Dodge & Burn (basic)

All other updates are low priority and fluff.

### 5/5 — Excellent presets

*2026-03-30, version 5.5.4*

Awesome product, use the mobile set for phone and the full set for capture one ❤️

### 5/5 — Süper

*2026-03-26, version 5.5.4*

❤️❤️ Apart from that, you do not need to use any other application so good and unbeatable that I cannot tell you, I am sure you will find whatever you are looking for

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Crashes on Video Export

*2026-07-14, version 5.8.6*

Love the app but can’t export video now. App just crashes. Half of the functionality is gone.

### 1/5 — is this app broken?

*2026-07-10, version 5.8.6*

why cant i use this app anymore? i've subscribe for longtime already

### 1/5 — Apple ID required

*2026-07-08, version 5.8.6*

I don't want to give you my Apple ID, sorry.

### 1/5 — RAW Editor ?

*2026-05-30, version 5.8.0*

Pour une application de retouches photos payante ayant « RAW Editor » dans sont nom c’est dommage de ne pas prendre en charge le format RAW !

### 1/5 — Used a lot until they paywalled features

*2026-03-29, version 5.5.4*

I’ve used RNI for a couple years now until just recently, when they suddenly put certain effects (like vintage lens) behind their premium paywall.  Nope from me, uninstalled.

### 1/5 — Forces you to give full access

*2026-02-01, version 5.5.3*

The app forces you to give full access to your photos otherwise it won’t let you use it. And denies access. You can choose “limited” once. But after that, it forces you to use full access. Not a graceful app. Very ungraceful. Bad. Avoid.

### 1/5 — Trying to charge me $25 again?

*2026-01-20, version 5.5.1*

I had unlocked the pro version back in 2022 and for some reason the app is asking to pay again to unlock everything. This is beyond ridiculous. I use this app religiously to edit my photos but I’m definitely not paying for the app twice…

### 1/5 — 為什麼永久會員被取消

*2026-01-20, version 5.5.1*

之前買過永久會員，為什麼突然被取消了

### 1/5 — Cannot restore purchase

*2026-01-20, version 5.5.1*

i bought the app one off but i cannoy restore the purchase

### 1/5 — Was almost perfect but that’s all changed

*2026-01-19, version 5.5.0*

So today my previous purchases have been locked out under a pro guise? So, you want me to pay to unlock the features I purchased previously? Hmmm thanks but no thanks. I’d ask for a refund on what I’ve spent but I don’t think I’d have much luck on that. I class that as theft and I’m sure I won’t be the only one. You’re a class act guys, I really hope you lose out on this one.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Vintage

*2026-08-18, version 5.9.6*

Love this app! It’s very easy to use. Great filters.

### 5/5 — The easiest, the best!

*2026-08-12, version 5.9.6*

Deleted lightroom mobile. This is the best app. Simple. No Ai rubbish.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend it!

*2026-07-12*

This is by far one of the best app for film emulation on the iOS store. Do yourself a favor and try RNI Films.

### 5/5 — Parfaite

*2026-06-28*

Il y a des applications dont on se dit que derrière il ya un vrai talent. De vrais photographes. 

L’expérience utilisateur est ultime. Très très efficace, des petits détails comme le « Use last edit » permettent de batcher assez rapidement ses retouches, et d’affiner si besoin. 

Le rendu est superbe. 

L’app idéale pour quiconque est fatigué du rendu trop lisse, trop parfait de la photo numérique trop sharp, trop lisse et désormais trop AI Slop.

### 5/5 — Simple app, great results.

*2026-06-28, version 5.8.4*

I held onto my old iPhone so I can keep using this app even though I upgraded to a Google Pixel.
I have been using this since it was released and it just continues to quickly add a lovely film quality to my images. No overthinking. I love this app.

### 5/5 — best filters anywhere

*2026-06-21, version 5.8.4*

genuinely have used it since 2019

### 5/5 — for the price

*2026-06-21*

its not bad… its actually worth buying.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2026-06-12, version 5.8.2*

Wow

### 5/5 — One of the Best

*2026-05-30*

Now that Curves, HSL, Bloom and Halation is added, the only thing missing is Frames (as well as letterbox for videos). It’d also be cool if we could crop and manage sound in video.

### 5/5 — Free app with really good quality

*2026-05-29, version 5.8.0*

Thanks team

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