# RollMates: Film Lab — Develop photos like real film

> Develop and share photo rolls with film-inspired looks and social features. (iPhone/iPad app by Adam Gilani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollmates-film-lab/id6817925230 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adam Gilani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817925232)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free

## What is RollMates?

Shoot the day. Develop the roll. Share it with the people who were there.

RollMates turns your photos into a roll of film. Import from your camera's SD card or your camera roll, pick a film, and every frame comes back with the same look, as if it just came back from the lab. Then share the roll with your mates and relive the day together.

DEVELOP A ROLL
• Import straight from your camera's SD card, RAW files included, or from your camera roll
• One film for the whole roll, so every frame belongs together
• Develops in the background and lets you know when your roll is ready
• Fine-tune any frame: exposure, warmth, fade, saturation, soften, vignette and film strength
• Copy a frame's adjustments to others, or apply them to the whole roll
• Crop, straighten and rotate, or redevelop the whole roll in a different film
• Add forgotten shots later, developed to match

FILMS WITH CHARACTER
Six films inspired by classic stocks, each with its own color, grain and glow: warm, rich daylight color; cool, moody night tones; soft, flattering skin tones; rich cinematic color; bold, sunny color; and vivid, crisp color.

MAKE YOUR OWN FILM
Build your own look in the Film Lab with the controls photographers know: exposure and tone, curves, color mix, color grading, grain, halation, soft glow, light leaks, frames and date stamps.
• Bring in your Lightroom presets (.xmp, .dng or .lrtemplate, or a whole .zip pack) and turn them into films
• Publish your films to the community, and save or remix looks made by others

SHARE THE ROLL WITH YOUR MATES
• Share the whole roll or just your favorite frames
• Share with all your mates, or only the ones who were there
• React, comment and tag each other
• Add mates by username, invite link or QR code
• Get notified when mates share a roll, add photos or reply, and choose which notifications you get

YOUR PHOTOS STAY YOURS
Full-quality photos stay on your iPhone. Mates see smaller copies made for viewing, only the mates you choose can see your rolls, and nothing is shared unless you share it. No ads. No tracking.

## Key features

- Develop photos into film rolls
- Import from SD card or camera roll
- Apply classic and custom film styles
- Fine-tune individual frame adjustments
- Create and share custom films
- Share rolls with friends
- React, comment, and tag in shared rolls

## Is RollMates safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess RollMates.

## Is RollMates legit?

RollMates: Film Lab has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for RollMates is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about RollMates

### What is RollMates?

RollMates transforms your photos into a cohesive film roll. You can import images, apply various film styles, and fine-tune individual frames before sharing the entire roll with friends to relive moments together.

### Can I import RAW files into RollMates?

Yes, RollMates supports importing RAW files directly from your camera's SD card, allowing for maximum flexibility in your photo development process.

### How does RollMates handle photo privacy?

Your full-quality photos remain on your iPhone. Friends see smaller viewing copies, and only the specific mates you choose can access your rolls. Nothing is shared unless you explicitly share it.

### Does RollMates have ads?

No, RollMates is ad-free and does not include any advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### Can I create my own film looks in RollMates?

Yes, you can build your own custom film looks in the Film Lab using controls like exposure, tone, curves, color mix, grain, and more. You can even import Lightroom presets to create your unique films.

### How often is RollMates updated?

RollMates was last updated on October 14, 2026, with version 1.0.1. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but the latest version indicates ongoing development.

### What devices does RollMates support?

RollMates is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### What is the age rating for RollMates?

RollMates has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-14

• Import your Lightroom presets (.xmp, .dng, .lrtemplate or a .zip pack) and turn them into films
• Share a roll with just the mates who were there, and see who else it's shared with
• Three new films: Vista 250, Ultra 400 and Vivid 100
• New adjustments: Fade, Saturation, Soften, Vignette and Film Strength, plus Copy, Paste and Apply to All
• Highlights, Shadows, Whites and Blacks in the Film Lab
• Select several photos at once to share or save
• See a mate's mates on their profile and add them from there
• Choose which notifications you get, including replies and new photos added to a roll
• Invite links and QR codes now open RollMates straight to your mate's profile
• Sharing keeps going in the background, plus lots of smaller fixes and polish

### 1.0 — 2026-10-13

No release notes.

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## Related topics

[film lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/film-lab)

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