# UltiMatte - photo editor — Photo editor and manual camera

> Photo editor and manual camera with presets, textures, and advanced editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Artyom Abramov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimatte-photo-editor/id974767262 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artyom Abramov](https://appshunter.io/developer/974767261)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 200 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2015-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimatte-photo-editor/id974767262/reviews.md

## What is UltiMatte?

UltiMatte - a great tool for your creativity. Beautiful design, instant operation, built-in manual camera, large variety of settings, wonderful presets and textures make it indispensable for people who love photography.

• Beautiful and clean interface in the iOS style. 

• Fast work. Real-time image processing

• Built-in camera with the ability to manually adjust the ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance

• 80 original presets for every taste

• 23 powerful editing tools, including the popular "No Crop" instrument

• 22 great textures, simulating reflections and glare on the film

• Share photos with your friends on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter directly from UltiMatte

• Compare photos "before" and "after" a simple holding your finger on it

## Key features

- iOS-style interface
- Real-time image processing
- Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter, focus, WB)
- 80 original presets
- 23 editing tools
- 22 film textures
- Before/after photo comparison

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CV COLLECTION | $1.99 | one-time |
| FC COLLECTION | $0.99 | one-time |
| YC COLLECTION | Free | one-time |
| PR COLLECTION | $0.99 | one-time |
| EXTENDED COLLECTION | $3.99 | one-time |
| XX COLLECTION | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Free Presets | Free | one-time |
| FULL COLLECTION | $6.99 | one-time |
| ML COLLECTION | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beta | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of UltiMatte?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- ✨ Wide variety of filters and effects
- 💰 One-time payment model with no ads
- 🎨 Professional-quality editing tools
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🖼️ Excellent light leak effects
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward design
- 📱 Works well on both iPhone and iPad
- 🔧 Manual camera controls (ISO, focus, exposure)
- 🌟 High-quality output without diminishing photo quality
- 🎬 Grain and texture effects comparable to paid apps
- 🔄 Lens distortion correction (barrel and pincushion)
- 💎 Free access to most premium features

**Cons**

- 💸 Some filters and features require in-app purchases
- 🎥 Cannot shoot videos, only edit photos
- 📸 Cannot take photos directly through the app
- 🔍 Limited focusing/blur correction capabilities
- ⚙️ Settings can be confusing for beginners
- 💾 No save confirmation notification
- 🎨 Limited texture variety compared to competitors
- 🔄 Settings reset after app updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No save confirmation, edits disappear without notice
- Settings require reset after app updates
- UI not intuitive for layer management

**Most requested features**

- Video editing capability
- Dehaze and denoise filters
- More diverse light leak options (including stars/space themes)
- Additional filter presets
- Better focus/blur correction tools
- Beginner-friendly labels for settings
- More texture and distress effect variations
- Direct photo capture within the app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimatte-photo-editor/id974767262/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2024-04-09*

Easy & friendly interface.
Gradient scaling is easy and intuitive.

### 4/5 — Awesome

*2024-01-14, version 1.5.2*

Awesome I enjoy it very much

### 5/5 — Good app

*2023-01-29, version 1.5.2*

Simple and stress free photo editing one time payment and many filters

### 5/5 — Simple & good

*2022-08-08, version 1.5.2*

Very simple and one payment to unlock all very easy to use

### 5/5 — Outstanding

*2022-07-07, version 1.5.2*

Dehaze & Denoise would be welcome..hint hint👊😁

### 5/5 — Simple app

*2021-10-06, version 1.5.2*

Nice simple app that has a one time payment and it’s not over the top just a simple editors and nice layout

### 5/5 — Best free light leaks

*2020-10-08, version 1.5.2*

Beat free light leaks and great photo editing capabilities!

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2020-06-19, version 1.5.2*

Nice app

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2020-03-25, version 1.5*

Awesome

### 5/5 — User friendly

*2020-01-23, version 1.5*

Not difficult to edit pics with this app

## Frequently asked questions about UltiMatte

### What does UltiMatte do?

UltiMatte is a photo editing application that also includes a built-in manual camera. It provides users with a wide range of tools and features to enhance their photographs, offering creative control over the editing process.

### What are the key features of UltiMatte?

Key features include a clean iOS-style interface, fast real-time image processing, a manual camera with adjustable ISO, shutter speed, focus, and white balance. It also offers 80 original presets, 23 editing tools like 'No Crop', and 22 film textures.

### Is UltiMatte free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available. This means the core functionality is accessible without cost, but certain advanced features or content may require a purchase.

### What kind of photos can I edit with UltiMatte?

You can edit a wide variety of photos using UltiMatte. The app is designed for anyone who loves photography, from casual users to those who want precise manual control over their camera settings and detailed editing capabilities.

### Can I share my edited photos directly from the app?

Yes, you can easily share your edited photos directly from UltiMatte to popular social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. This allows for quick sharing of your creative work with friends and followers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2020-04-27

This version contains bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.5.1 — 2020-04-26

This version contains bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.5 — 2019-10-12

This version contains the following changes:
• added an ability to redo changes with swipe
• improved interface adaptation for iPhone X/XS/XR/XS Max
• other improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.4.9 — 2018-12-03

This version contains various improvements in the speed and stability of the application.

### 1.4.8 — 2018-07-26

This version corrects an error, due to which it was impossible to share photos through facebook, also it contains other minor changes

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