# TinType - Wet Plate Camera — Collodion portraits since 1851 > Vintage portrait photography app with authentic tintype and daguerreotype effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Hipstamatic, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tintype-wet-plate-camera/id926177061 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) - Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99) - Rating: 4.81/5 from 3,523 App Store ratings · 339 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 62 MB - Languages: American English, Korean, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese - Released: 2014-10-22 - Data updated: 2026-10-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tintype-wet-plate-camera/id926177061/reviews.md ## What is TinType? In 1851, a photographer poured collodion onto a plate of metal, exposed it in the camera, and developed it before it dried. One plate. One shot. No second chance. TinType is that camera, built for the iPhone. SHOOT FIRST. EDIT NEVER. You decide your tools before you shoot, the way it was for seventy years of photography. Choose the plate, frame the picture, and take it. What comes out is a finished wet plate image. Some plates are better than others. That's the process. THE PLATES Collodion black and white, color, sepia, and dark — each with handmade edges, water marks, and grain drawn from real plates. Create hauntingly beautiful, soul-capturing portraits; faithfully reproduced with stunning accuracy. THE PORTRAIT TinType was built for photographing people. It finds the eyes and sets the focal plane directly on them, the same as a collodion plate photographer set their camera to do. It reads real depth from the camera — front and back — for the most authentic images possible. THE CAMERA Beautifully designed to mimic the tintype cameras of yore, the interface even reacts to your motion with glimmer and luster as you frame your subject. IN YOUR LIBRARY TinTypes save straight to Photos at full quality, with no watermark, ever. You can tweak the plates with a built-in editing suite and change the focal point with a tap. Built by Hipstamatic, which has been making cameras for the iPhone since 2009. ** HIPSTAMATIC ** CAMERA CLUB Unlimited TinType use is included for all Hipstamatic Camera Club Members. A standalone 'Unlimited' upgrade is also available for one-time purchase. ## Key features - Authentic tintype and daguerreotype effects - Customizable effect controls - Portrait Mode support - Focus adjustment for Portrait Mode images - Full frame or square format - Photo extension for Photos app editing - Nondestructive editing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | TinType Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of TinType? Reviews of TinType are mixed: the Photo & Video app is rated 4.8/5 from 3.5K App Store ratings. What users like most: vintage/antique photo effects, easy to use. Top complaints: crashes/doesn't work, limited functionality/customization. Summarized from real user reviews. **Pros** - 🎨 Vintage/antique photo effects - 👍 Easy to use - 🎨 Unique/creative look - 🎨 Reminds of old film photography **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes/doesn't work - 🔧 Limited functionality/customization - 🔄 Overwrites original photos - 🔍 Issues with focus/framing - 🔍 Inconsistent image quality **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch - Photos rotate/flip unexpectedly - Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Add ability to adjust focus point - Improve RAW photo support - Add more customization options - Allow saving edited photos separately ## Is TinType safe? TinType - Wet Plate Camera appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for TinType is 96 out of 100. This assessment is based on 3,523 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 3,516 App Store ratings, 96.0% point to a safe experience, 2.3% suggest some concerns, and 1.7% point to a risky experience. ## Is TinType legit? TinType - Wet Plate Camera appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for TinType is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (10 of 339) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tintype-wet-plate-camera/id926177061/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 09 Hipstamatic user *2026-10-16, version 3.0* Ryan, Lucas and the Hipsta team are the best! Bring back Snap Magazine! ### 1/5 — Tintype update ruins what’s special about this app *2026-10-11, version 3.0* Terrible update that’s taken away the something special that this app says managed. Now in essence just seems to turn your photos into black and white with a scratchy plate texture. ### 5/5 — Great app but … *2026-10-09, version 3.0* I love the app and the new interface but under “Adjust” the buttons — Contrast, Shadows, etc. — don’t always hold still long enough to press them. iPhone 16Pro Max. But I’ve still managed to create some great images. ### 3/5 — Photos won’t load *2026-09-09, version 2.2* When it works it works great, but When I go to select photos that were taken a few months/years ago, the photos refuse to load. ### 1/5 — Sadness *2026-06-07, version 2.2* This looks like it might be fun, but I downloaded it on my iPhone 17 Pro and got an error message each time I tried to use it. Since there is no support, I have not been able to figure out why I got an error message and have since deleted the app. Don’t bother. ### 1/5 — Crashes every time I try to open a photo from camera roll *2026-04-03, version 2.2* It’s a cool effect but I literally can’t apply it to any photo I’ve already taken. Nice to see this app hasn’t had an update in three years. Always read the fine print I guess. 👎👎👎 ### 2/5 — Quelques améliorations à apporter ... *2026-01-25* L'application par elle-même est vraiment très agréable et le rendu est très bon. Je regrette par contre le design qui tente de ressembler à une chambre, mais qui finalement fait très cheap (Un simple cadre noir serait plus appréciable), et le fait qu'un lien vers instagram soit présent (Ras le bol des réseaux sociaux !!!). Autre point regrettable, c'est que le système de filtrage est toujours le même, les "défauts" sont toujours présents aux mêmes endroits (Ce qui n'est pas le cas avec les véritables tirages anciens ...). Enfin un système de sauvegarde de presests serai un plus indéniable. Bref, des améliorations à attendre pour 5 étoiles ... **Developer response:** Salut ! Merci de prendre le temps de nous donner votre avis. Nous avons entendu dire que vous appréciiez l'application, mais nous voulons nous assurer que nous répondons à vos attentes. Voici quelques-unes des choses que nous envisageons en fonction de vos commentaires : 1. **Améliorations de conception** : Nous envisageons de mettre à jour la conception de l'application pour la rendre plus cohérente et plus attrayante visuellement. Nous explorons actuellement des options pour simplifier l'interface et la rendre plus conviviale pour les utilisateurs. Nous vous tiendrons au courant de nos progrès ! 2. **Système de filtres** : Nous nous engageons à améliorer le système de filtres et à nous assurer qu'il reflète mieux les qualités uniques de notre application. Nous explorons de nouvelles façons d'améliorer la bibliothèque de filtres et de fournir plus d'options de personnalisation pour nos utilisateurs. Nous vous tiendrons informé au fur et à mesure que nous travaillons sur ce projet ! 3. **Gestion des préréglages** : Nous sommes enthousiastes à l'idée d'ajouter un système pour enregistrer et gérer les préréglages. Nous explorons actuellement des moyens de rendre cette fonctionnalité plus facile à utiliser et plus intuitive pour nos utilisateurs. Nous vous tiendrons au courant de nos progrès ! Merci encore de prendre le temps de partager vos commentaires. Nous apprécions votre contribution et nous sommes ravis de continuer à améliorer l'application pour vous tous. Si vous avez d'autres suggestions ou commentaires, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter. Meilleures salutations, L'équipe Hipstamatic Si vous êtes toujours coincé, envoyez-nous un courriel à support@hipstamaticapp.com - nous serons heureux de vous aider directement. ### 5/5 — A fun option for taking photos. *2026-01-09, version 2.2* I do like this app. It’s easy to learn, and delivers good results with some nice options. The default small depth of field is awesome! I just discovered you can take any shot from your Apple photo library and tintype it. Cool! ### 4/5 — A fun option for taking photos. *2026-01-02, version 2.2* I do like this app. It’s easy to learn, and delivers good results with some nice options. My request would be to allow a wider field when not doing selfies. The default small depth of field is awesome! ### 5/5 — One of my favs *2025-10-05, version 2.2* This is an amazing app and nothing else compares to giving your photos that 1920-1930s look. Please don’t ever remove from the App Store or fail to keep updated!!!! It is so very unique!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about TinType ### What kind of photo effects does TinType offer? TinType offers four authentic effects inspired by 19th-century photographic processes: classic black and white, hand-painted color, high contrast dark black and white, and sepia-stained ambrotype. These effects are designed to reproduce the look of daguerreotypes and tintypes with stunning accuracy. ### Can I customize the vintage effects? Yes, the effect controls are fully customizable. You can tweak parameters such as eye intensity, plate grain, and depth-of-field to achieve your desired vintage look. This allows for a highly personalized artistic expression in your portraits. ### What is the cost of TinType? TinType is available for free. The application does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to enjoy all its features without additional cost. ### What devices is TinType compatible with? TinType is compatible with iPhones. It supports Portrait Mode on newer iPhones (X, XS, XR, XS Max for both cameras, and 7 Plus, 8 Plus for rear cameras) for more authentic tintypes. It also functions as a photo extension within the Photos app. ### How can I use TinType for my photos? You can use TinType to capture new images directly within the app or import existing photos from your library. The app allows for nondestructive editing, meaning your original photos are always saved. You can then share your creations to social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0 — 2026-10-03 • TinType is now part of the Hipstamatic Camera Club • Unlimited use is available for members, or those who purchased TinType 2 or earlier • Improved Portrait Mode capture and processing on modern iPhones • Updated and streamlined TinType editing interface, with additional controls • Updated for iOS 27 • New: Find a Studio - a directory of real tintype photographers near you (Are you a tintype photographer? Contact us to be included in the directory!) ### 2.2 — 2022-05-25 • Support for latest iPhones and lenses, including depth mode with rear-facing camera on older iPhones using dual wide-angle lenses • Fix a bug causing images to process in landscape aspect ratio instead of portrait during editing • Fix a bug where previous edits were not restored during editing a TinType • Other user interface bug fixes ### 2.1 — 2018-11-29 • Optimized for iPhone X/XR/XS/XS Max • TinType effect remastered! New Portrait Mode support for the most authentic TinTypes ever (supports front and rear cameras on iPhone X devices, rear camera on iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus) • New 'Dark' effect • Support for 'tap to focus' to change what is in focus when editing a TinType with depth data • Easy access to 'portraits' album for editing Portrait Mode shots from the Apple Camera • New app icon and other user interface refinements • Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 2.0.2 — 2017-03-21 • Fixed a bug where the capture interface could appear slightly shrunken on iPhone 7 Plus (when using 'zoomed' display mode) • Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 2.0.1 — 2017-02-17 • Fixed a bug causing a crash on launch if Photos access is turned off • Fixed a bug causing a crash when attempting to edit a photo stored in iCloud • Other bug fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to TinType | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Distressed FX : Photo Editor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-photo-editor/id585702631) | 4.8 (5,257) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Distressed FX : Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-plus/id1441905750) | 4.8 (1,234) | $19.99 | Photo & Video | | [Provoke Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665) | 4.8 (6) | $1.99 | Photo & Video | | [Dramatic Black & White](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramatic-black-and-white/id457075492) | 4.8 (346) | $2.99 | Photo & Video | | [Image Blender](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blender/id414544492) | 4.9 (3,413) | $3.99 | Photo & Video | | [Vintage Scene](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-scene/id382686992) | 4.8 (517) | $2.99 | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Hipstamatic, LLC - [Classic Camera by Hipstamatic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564) - [Scene Magazine by Hipstamatic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scene-magazine-by-hipstamatic/id523261788) - [Cinamatic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinamatic/id855274310) - [#StayHomeBooth (IncrediBooth)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stayhomebooth-incredibooth/id1257197534) - [Hipstamatic® Analog Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436) All apps by Hipstamatic, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567 ## Related topics [tintype by hipstamatic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tintype-by-hipstamatic) · [tintype](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tintype) · [hipstamatic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hipstamatic) · [hipstagram](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hipstagram) · [types camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/types-camera) · [retro portrait camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/retro-portrait-camera) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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