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Simply B&W

Simply B&W

Classic monochrome photography

28 ratings
65 reviews
📊 Productivity
📷 Photo & Video
$3.99

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Released
February 22, 2013
Updated
October 31, 2026

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Developer

James Moore
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About

Explore monochrome photography with a focused set of tools for tone, contrast, and creative effects. Adjust color translations, add film-like grain, and apply unique optical effects to give your photos character. Save in high resolution while preserving image data.

✓Monochrome color translation
✓Photographic filters
✓Adjustable grain simulation
✓Optical effects (Toy, Prism, Bokeh)
✓Selective focus
✓Tone, brightness, and contrast controls
✓RAW file support
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What users say about Simply B&W

Reviews of Simply B&W are mixed: the Photo & Video app is rated 3.8/5 from 28 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and easy to use, great for B&W conversions. Top complaints: interface changes disliked, controls too complicated. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 🎨Great for B&W conversions
  • ✨Produces spectacular results
  • 💡Effective color filters
  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 💎Realistic grain simulation
  • 🖼️Nice border addition
  • 👌Good for contrast tweaking
  • ✨High resolution saves

Negative things

  • 👎Interface changes disliked
  • 🎛️Controls too complicated
  • 📸No longer has camera function
  • ❓Redundant adjustments
  • 🚫No option for 'no filter'
  • 📉Degrades file size (mentioned once)
  • 😵Confusing UI
  • 🪞Old interface missed
  • 🔌Broken Adobe CC login
  • 🐌App tends to pause
  • 🚫No 'cancel' option
  • 🐛Freezes on save/cancel
  • 🔄Surface cannot return to edit mode after save
  • 🖼️Borders crop image
  • 🚫Limited to black and white
  • 🔄Needs more development
  • 📉Crashes on saving
  • 🤔Limited presets
  • 🖼️Borders crop image (mentioned again)
  • 🚫No sepia or cyan tones
  • 🎛️Limited tweaking abilities
  • ⬆️Needs RAW support
  • 🔄Overdue for update
  • 🤷‍♂️App seems abandoned
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What's New in Simply B&W

4.1

October 31, 2026

Better bokeh. Smoother, more natural background blur for portrait-mode images. Bug fixes for Landscape orientations in iPad and iPhone Duo. Other bug fixes and improvements.

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User reviews

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Simply The Best

I have been looking for an app like this for years ! If you are an artist who works from photos and you have photos with poor contrast, this is the app you want.
TTyphon1452

Will not work

Downloaded app then blank screen on my iPhone 14 Pro Max disappointing
IIainrpmax

Not so sure

I’ve tried to download the app three times and then I tried to use the app it’s just jammed no use
AKAli kirdar

application sympathique

Gratuite, cette application permet d’explorer les effets des différents filtres couleurs, modification des ISO sur le rendu final : cela permet à la fois de modifier une image, et d’une certaine façon d’apprendre.
MManucr75

Très facile

Bons et beaux résultats simplement
CC.Fluo
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

Blank screen on iPhone 14 Pro Max

Bug

App jams/frozen

Bug

Adobe CC login broken

Bug

App pauses frequently

Bug

No 'cancel' option on a pic

Bug

App freezes when using 'save' and 'X' for cancel

Bug

Surface cannot return to edit mode after saving (iOS 13)

Bug

Crashing on saving

Bug

Does not orientate on iPhone 6 plus

Bug

Not work for iPad 2

Bug

Crashes on saving on iPod 5 & iPad Air (iOS 7.1.2)

Bug

Crashing while saving on iPhone 5

Bug

Crashes every time after a few pictures

Bug

Saving an image crashes the app (but image is saved)

Bug

Tool menus orientation wrong (portrait photo, landscape menus)

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Requested Features

15 requests

Add camera function back

Feature

Option to choose 'no filter'

Feature

Clarify shutter speed vs. exposure adjustment

Feature

Add sepia or cyan tones

Feature

More filters and tweaking abilities

Feature

RAW support

Feature

Option to toggle back to old interface

Feature

More presets

Feature

Option to not use border with presets

Feature

Ability to send photos to and from other apps

Feature

Create a canvas around the image instead of cropping

Feature

Import more than one photo at a time

Feature

Utilize iOS extensions

Feature

Varied formats (e.g., 1:1)

Feature

More options for grain control (size, amount in highlights/shadows)

Feature

FAQ

What is Simply B&W?

Simply B&W is a paid photo editing application for iPhone and iPad that specializes in creating monochrome images. It offers tools for adjusting how colors translate to grayscale, adding film-like grain, and applying creative optical effects.

How much does Simply B&W cost?

Simply B&W is a one-time purchase priced at $3.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required to use its full functionality.

Does Simply B&W have ads?

No, Simply B&W does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for users.

What devices does Simply B&W support?

Simply B&W is designed for Apple devices, specifically supporting iPhones and iPads. It is rated for users aged 4 and up.

How often is Simply B&W updated?

The app was last updated on October 31, 2026, with version 4.1. While the last update date is in the future, historical update frequency is not explicitly detailed, but it has been available since 2013.

What file formats does Simply B&W support?

Simply B&W can import JPEG, HEIC, and RAW photographs from your library. It can save finished images as JPEG, HEIC, or lossless TIFF files, preserving EXIF, IPTC, and location data.

What do users like about Simply B&W?

User reviews highlight that Simply B&W is simple and easy to use, great for B&W conversions, and produces spectacular results. Users also appreciate its effective color filters, realistic grain simulation, and good contrast tweaking capabilities.

What are some common criticisms of Simply B&W?

Some users have expressed dislike for interface changes and found the controls complicated or confusing. There have also been mentions of the app pausing, freezing on save/cancel, and a lack of certain features like a camera function or an option for 'no filter'.