# shots: cinematic story maker — image size, blur and frames

> image size, blur and frames (iPhone/iPad app by Stepan Velichko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shots/id6741714512 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stepan Velichko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684815984)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-03-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shots/id6741714512/reviews.md

## What is shots?

Make Cinematic Instagram Stories in One Tap

Turn your photos into beautifully framed Instagram stories in just one tap. dead simple shots transforms your images effortlessly—blurring the background, placing your photo in focus, and adding a clean frame for a polished, cinematic look.


How It Works

1. Select a Photo – Pick an image from your gallery.
2. Instant Transformation – The app applies:
	•	A blurred background for a soft aesthetic.
	•	Your original photo in focus on top.
	•	A frame for a professional touch.
3. Save & Share – One tap to save your story-ready image.


Customize to Your Style

Adjust blur strength, frame color, thickness, and image size to match your vision.


Designed for Simplicity

One-Tap Magic – No complex editing, just select & save.
No Sign-Ups, No Hassle – Jump straight into creating.
Privacy First – Everything stays on your device.


Unlock the Full Experience

Upgrade with a single lifetime purchase to remove the watermark—no subscriptions, no hidden fees.

Download dead simple shots and create stunning Instagram stories effortlessly!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime access | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2025-03-05

Tweaks and fixes

### 1.01 — 2025-03-02

Fixed a bug with bad quality of the images

### 1.0 — 2025-03-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by Stepan Velichko

- [DnD Characters and Campaigns](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnd-characters-and-campaigns/id6467808915)

All apps by Stepan Velichko: https://appshunter.io/developer/1684815984

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-03-17.*