# TiltShift

> App simulates tilt-shift lens for miniature photo effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Krause.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift/id299782692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Krause](https://appshunter.io/developer/289210184)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2008-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift/id299782692/reviews.md

## What is TiltShift?

Transform a scene into a miniature world. This application simulates a tilt-shift lens that tricks your mind into viewing a photo as a miniature scene like a model railroad for example.

Focus on a linear or elliptical region in the image with visual guides and interactively adjust the amount of blur for maximum effect. Increase color saturation, contrast or brightness to increase the toy model look.

Create a nice bokeh effect with the lens blur filter in night scene photos.
Blooming strength and threshold are adjustable.
You can even choose a shaped aperture (hexagon, heart, dollar sign, etc.) if you like.

The size and orientation of the focus can be adjusted
by the multi-touch gestures pinch in, pinch out
and rotation of two fingers around a common center.

Practice with dozens of images that are included or use the camera and photo roll.

The resulting image can be saved in high resolution.
Both portrait and landscape mode are supported.

Please have a look at a video review by Vu Bui, a photographer and cinematographer from Southern California.
This review demonstrates nicely how TiltShift can be used.
A clickable link to the review is on the TiltShift support site.

## Key features

- Simulates tilt-shift lens effect
- Adjustable focus region (linear/elliptical)
- Interactive blur adjustment
- Color saturation, contrast, and brightness control
- Bokeh effect for night scenes
- Customizable aperture shapes
- High-resolution image saving

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltshift/id299782692/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unfortunate

*2022-01-08*

😢

### 1/5 — i want my money bck nd a dollar for the waste of time

*2019-08-17, version 2.6*

it is terrible, i've never been so dissapointed . I could do the same effect by putting vasoline on the phone lens

### 1/5 — Awful

*2019-03-13, version 2.6*

I would like a refund. This app does not even do what it’s supposed to. Indiscriminately blurs the whole photo even though you supposedly select the radius you want as your safe area. Turns photos grainy and low res for no reason. I still have to put every photo thru Instagram if I want a proper tilt shift effect. As a result, I am deleting this app even though I paid for it. 

PS - Just read a bunch of the other reviews afterward & I’m convinced that a lot of them are fake. App is completely UNUSABLE!

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2018-10-11, version 2.6*

Doesn’t work. Just a blur tool.  Most of the time I have to reset the app to get my photos to load.  This should be a free app.  Not worth 2 bucks!

### 5/5 — Easy and effective.

*2015-11-28*

I got this awesome little app on my iPhone a couple of years ago and love it. Just bought my first iPad and this is one of the first apps I'm installing! Truly easy to use and very effective in adding wonderful touches to your imagery. Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Classic.

*2015-07-07*

One of the all time classic iOS apps.

### 3/5 — Wonderful App

*2014-03-12, version 2.5*

After almost six months since iOS7 there really should be an update but there's not. This was a $2 app, I really expected more.

It took a while to get the hang of but it was definitely worth the effort. The bokeh work really well and turn out great but you must use the right picture one with a nice mix of light and dark. Then you really need to play with the settings until you get it right. Very worth it in the end!!

### 5/5 — The best at doing this

*2013-01-29*

Great App! Only a small learning curve, but play with it and you'll be able to do everything in no time! You can fine tune quite a few things, so can produce quite a few different results. Best of all though, is it makes classic tilt shift pics really easily and fast just like it says. better than the other tilt shift apps, or tilt shift options in other apps I've tried.

### 2/5 — Irritating interface causes frustration

*2012-12-26*

The interface is bafflingly bad at times. I gave up after a few minutes v

### 5/5 — :)

*2012-10-18*

Everything going good so far! Very user friendly!

## Frequently asked questions about TiltShift

### What does the TiltShift app do?

This application simulates the effect of a tilt-shift lens, transforming your photos into miniature scenes. It allows you to focus on specific areas of an image and apply blur to create a toy-like aesthetic, similar to looking at a model railroad.

### How can I adjust the focus and blur?

You can focus on a linear or elliptical region within your image using visual guides. The amount of blur can be interactively adjusted for maximum effect. Multi-touch gestures like pinch-to-zoom and rotation are supported for precise control over the size and orientation of the focus area.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What kind of images can I create with this app?

You can create miniature world effects for any scene. The app is particularly useful for making everyday objects look like toys. It also offers a bokeh effect for night scenes and allows for adjustable blooming strength and threshold.

### Can I use my own photos with TiltShift?

Yes, you can practice with the dozens of included sample images or use your own photos from your device's camera or photo roll. The resulting images can be saved in high resolution, and both portrait and landscape modes are supported.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2016-11-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

*** This version of TiltShift requires at least iOS 9
- support for the iPhone 7
- optimizations for newer devices

### 2.5 — 2013-01-28

- Adjusting the focus and color settings is now hardware-accelerated and very fast on all devices.

### 2.4 — 2012-09-19

*** This version of TiltShift requires at least iOS 5
- The iPhone 5 is now supported in full resolution
- Adjusting the focus area is now bit faster on the new iPad with Retina display
- Fixed device rotation on iOS 6

### 2.3 — 2011-04-21

- You can now choose to save a half size or full size photo no matter what the resolution or filter type is.
- The maximum resolution to save a photo in was raised to 16 megapixels for the iPhone 4.
- The maximum resolution to save a photo in was raised to 18 megapixels for the iPad 2.

### 2.2 — 2011-04-07

- Filtering is now up to 25% faster on devices with iOS 4.
- The dual-core A5 chip of the iPad 2 is now fully supported so filtering is up to twice as fast. 
- The unaligned position of the camera popover dialog on the iPad 2 has been corrected.
- Corrected graphical glitch during autorotation in the gallery

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