# Soratama Lens — A Glass Sphere Bokeh Filter

> iPhone camera add-on for glass sphere bokeh photography. (iPhone/iPad app by Kwun Leung Fong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soratama-lens/id1216575833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kwun Leung Fong](https://appshunter.io/developer/494520032)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.33/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soratama-lens/id1216575833/reviews.md

## What is Soratama Lens?

Explore this beautiful world with Soratama Lens

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Soratama Lens is an add-on lens for your iPhone camera. It allows you to take photos through a glass sphere floating in air.

"Soratama" is a photographing system designed by an experimental photographer, Zenji Uehara in 2009. "Soratama" wrap the whole world inside a floating sphere with a bokehlicious background, create a stunning and interesting photo. It usually require a set of special lens filter and a DSLR camera to do so. Now Soratama Lens bring this wonderful effect to your iPhone, making it never easier.

Bokehlicious Soratama
• No physical lens or filter needed. No manual setup needed. Just point and shot.
• Breathtaking live Bokeh preview
• Photo realistic glass sphere effect
• Capture up to 4k still image* which ready for print and all digital distribution
• Express your result in varies aspect ratio

Record Live Soratama Video
• Capture up to 2.5k* soratama video with audio

Minimal Control
• Long Press shutter to record soratama video
• Double Tap to switch between square framed or fullsize image
• Rotate, Drag & Zoom with multi-touch


*Soratama Lens require Metal and work best on iPhone 6s or later
*4k image capture is available on iPhone 6s or later. Older device will capture image in 2k
*2.5k video recording is available on iPhone 7 or later. Older device will capture video in HD

## Key features

- Glass sphere bokeh effect
- Live bokeh preview
- Capture up to 4K still images
- Record up to 2.5K video with audio
- Multiple aspect ratios
- Simple touch controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soratama Lens Feature Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soratama-lens/id1216575833/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2022-04-14*

Once I finish a photo and go back to my in app library it doesn’t let me select another photo. It stays on the photo I just used or goes to the camera function to take a new photo. If I log out and back in it resets which sometimes helps it to load a new photo or just defaults and stays on the in app camera to take a new photo. Resetting the app is also the only way to add more photos from my iPhone library into the app because there is no real Home Screen. My review is this is a cool lens and feature but the app is too glitchy.

### 2/5 — Instructions for video from library

*2021-08-16*

Please give instructions on how to make a video from my library work with this app. I purchased this and your sister app, KaleidoLens and neither offers instructions. It would be nice to know how to make it work.

### 1/5 — I paid and did not get the video or water mark removed

*2020-01-13*

I paid the in-app purchase which says I will be able to do video & remove watermark. They collected my $$ and the watermark is still there and no video. 

If they correct this I will update my review.

**Developer response:** Hi Hugh, please update to the latest version for the fix. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

### 1/5 — Disapointed

*2019-11-18*

The video does’nt work, the selection of images is very difficult. I’m disapointed.

**Developer response:** Hi cparts, please update to the latest version for the fix. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

### 3/5 — Watermark

*2019-03-24*

This app marks the user’s photos with an intrusive watermark.  There seems to be no way to remove it.  Otherwise, with the one photo I have taken so far, it works for me.

I misunderstood.  There IS the option to remove the watermark, combined with a video function.

### 3/5 — Great app only one problem

*2019-02-22*

I love the app but I find really difficult to find a picture from my Galery to be edited with the app. It doesn’t search for albums and it mix all the pictures in a totally different order the one you have them making near imposible to find the picture you want to edit. It will be great if you could send any picture directly to the app. Another promos sometimes it is impossible to load a picture as it keeps loading and loading.

### 1/5 — It didn’t work!

*2018-11-10*

Very temperamental!

**Developer response:** Hi A-J-O, please update to the latest version for the fix. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

## Frequently asked questions about Soratama Lens

### What is Soratama Lens?

Soratama Lens is an iPhone camera add-on that allows you to take photos and videos with a glass sphere bokeh effect. It simulates a technique that usually requires special lenses and DSLR cameras.

### Does Soratama Lens require any physical equipment?

No, Soratama Lens does not require any physical lens or filter. It's designed to work directly with your iPhone camera, making it easy to use.

### What is the image and video quality of Soratama Lens?

Soratama Lens can capture up to 4K still images on iPhone 6s or later, and 2.5K video on iPhone 7 or later. Older devices will capture images in 2K and video in HD.

### How do I control Soratama Lens?

Basic controls include a long press on the shutter to record video, double-tap to switch between square and full-size images, and multi-touch gestures for rotate, drag, and zoom.

### What devices does Soratama Lens work best on?

Soratama Lens requires Metal and works best on iPhone 6s or later. 4K image capture is available on iPhone 6s or later, and 2.5K video recording on iPhone 7 or later.

### What is the user sentiment for Soratama Lens?

Based on 6 ratings, Soratama Lens has an average rating of 2.3 stars. This suggests that users have mixed feelings about the app's performance and features.

### Is Soratama Lens free to use?

Yes, Soratama Lens is free to download and use. It may offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### When was Soratama Lens last updated?

Soratama Lens was last updated on March 2, 2020, to version 2.0. This indicates it has not received updates in over three years.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2020-03-02

Soratama Lens 2 is a complete remake from ground up.
- Up to 2.5k video recording with audio
- Up to 4K still image capture
- New capture aspect ratio from 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1 to best fit your social media page
- Support the iOS 13 and new iPhones

### 1.1 — 2017-10-02

- Support iOS 11

### 1.0 — 2017-04-19

No release notes.

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## More apps by Kwun Leung Fong

- [Kaleido Lens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleido-lens/id520773150)
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All apps by Kwun Leung Fong: https://appshunter.io/developer/494520032

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