# Waterlogue: Photo to Painting — Your Watercolor Camera

> Photo to watercolor painting converter with artistic styles and print-quality export. (iPhone/iPad app by Tinrocket, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterlogue-photo-to-painting/id764925064 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tinrocket, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/327054542)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,671 App Store ratings · 857 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 122 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2013-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterlogue-photo-to-painting/id764925064/reviews.md

## What is Waterlogue?

You don’t need to paint to create beautiful watercolor images—Waterlogue captures the essence of your photos in brilliant, liquid color. See the world like an artist.


FEATURES:

• Create art that looks hand-painted
• Photos become luminous watercolors in seconds
• Expressive styles for portraits, landscapes, and more
• Beautiful results for people and pets
• Print-quality export for frameable art
• Simulated watercolor, not AI
• Private by design—your photos never leave your device
• Customize borders, lightness, and detail


ACCLAIM:

• Over one million sold since 2013
• Awarded "App Store Best of 2014" by Apple
• Featured as App Store App of the Day
• Oprah's holiday pick! "Made with Love: DIY Gifts"—O, The Oprah Magazine
• “…with Waterlogue, it’s clear that there’s a very thoughtful human touch behind the app’s painterly algorithms.” —WIRED
• “…Waterlogue is going to utterly amaze you, as it’s the first app I’ve seen that gives results that really look like a watercolor painting.” —Cult of Mac
• “Watercolor apps may not be a new idea, but Waterlogue does it in a gorgeous, intuitive way, and it’s quite a pleasure to use.” —AppAdvice.com
• “It goes beyond typical Photoshop watercolor filters because it has more visual intelligence, and more of the feel of the real paint.” —James Gurney, Artist and Author of Dinotopia
• From Tinrocket, creator of This by Tinrocket (App Store Best of 2016), Olli (App Store Best of 2017), and more


KEEP UP WITH TINROCKET:

• Follow @Tinrocket on Instagram for the latest!
• We’re here to help: If you have a question or need assistance, you can always email us at support@tinrocket.com
• If you like Waterlogue, please consider leaving an App Store review or rating. Every review counts and helps indie developers like ourselves.


Waterlogue® and See the world like an artist® are registered trademarks of Tinrocket, LLC

Privacy Policy: https://www.tinrocket.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://www.tinrocket.com/terms

## Key features

- Create hand-painted art from photos
- Luminous watercolor effects
- Expressive styles for portraits and landscapes
- Print-quality export
- Customizable borders, lightness, and detail
- Private photo processing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waterlogue Unlimited (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Waterlogue Unlimited (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waterlogue Unlimited (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Waterlogue?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Transforms photos into beautiful watercolor paintings
- 👍 Easy and straightforward to use
- 💡 Unique and creative way to edit photos
- 🎨 Impressive watercolor effects
- 👍 Variety of styles and customization options
- 🎨 Allows users to experiment with watercolor techniques
- 🎨 Helps inspire and aid traditional watercolor artists

**Cons**

- 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting high-quality images
- 🔍 Limited control over the final watercolor result
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
- 🎨 Not suitable for detailed portraits or photos with complex subjects
- 💰 Some users feel the app is overpriced for the limited functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access camera or photo library
- Saved images have lower resolution than expected
- Watercolor effects not rendering properly on certain photos

**Most requested features**

- More customization options (e.g., color adjustments, brush control)
- Ability to layer/combine multiple watercolor effects
- Larger output image sizes for high-quality printing
- Integration with other photo editing apps or tools
- Ability to save/export individual steps of the watercolor rendering process

## Recent user reviews (10 of 857)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterlogue-photo-to-painting/id764925064/reviews.md

### 5/5 — How much fun!

*2026-08-28, version 2.1.06*

I have enjoyed this app immensely!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-23, version 2.1.06*

Love this app. I have amazing prints on my wall.

### 5/5 — So easy

*2026-08-09, version 2.1.05*

Love using this tool. It makes creating watercolor portraits so easy.

### 5/5 — Buy. This. App.

*2026-08-05, version 2.1.05*

I have been a fan of this application for YEARS. It is a labor of love, it has been supported and updated - it has grown and developed. This is exactly the application that you want to own.

### 5/5 — J’adore!

*2026-08-02, version 2.1.05*

Simple à utiliser quand on fouille un peu! Beaucoup de possibilités!

### 5/5 — Very creative!

*2026-07-30, version 2.1.05*

This is the most creative thing I’ve done on the internet in a long, long time. Anyone can do it, and it’s fun!

### 5/5 — Powerful software

*2026-07-30, version 2.1.04*

Remarkably good piece of software with realistic rendition of watercolour painting. It would be great to see it developed further with even more functionality but otherwise I’d recommend it.

### 5/5 — Breathtaking

*2026-07-28, version 2.1.04*

If you love watercolor, this app will take your breath away.  It’s one of the most enjoyable apps on my device.

### 5/5 — Photo fun

*2026-07-26, version 2.1.04*

I have loved Waterlogue for years. It can save many photos that don’t quite achieve their potential as a photo but edited as a “watercolor” often produces a magical transformation.

### 5/5 — Magnafique

*2026-07-20, version 2.1.04*

Incroyable!

## Frequently asked questions about Waterlogue

### What does Waterlogue do?

Waterlogue transforms your photos into beautiful watercolor paintings. It applies artistic styles to your images, making them look hand-painted with luminous, liquid color effects. You can then export these creations for printing.

### What are the key features of Waterlogue?

Key features include creating art that looks hand-painted, turning photos into luminous watercolors in seconds, offering expressive styles for various subjects, and providing print-quality export. You can also customize borders, lightness, and detail.

### How much does Waterlogue cost?

The application is a paid app. While specific pricing details are not provided in the description, it is a one-time purchase to access its full functionality.

### Is Waterlogue available on all devices?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility with all devices. However, it is mentioned as an 'App Store Best of' award winner, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It's recommended to check the specific app store for compatibility information.

### What are common use cases for Waterlogue?

Common use cases include creating unique artistic portraits, transforming landscape photos into painterly scenes, and generating frameable art from personal pictures. It's also ideal for users who want to express creativity without traditional painting skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.06 — 2026-08-09

• Updated to the latest Tinrocket libraries

If you like Waterlogue, please consider leaving an App Store review or rating—we’d appreciate it! Every review counts and helps indie developers like us. :)

We’re here to help you, too. If you have a question or need assistance, you can always email us at support@tinrocket.com

Thanks again!

### 2.1.05 — 2026-07-28

• Fix: Add missing localizations for style names
• UI tweaks
• Updated to the latest Tinrocket libraries

If you like Waterlogue, please consider leaving an App Store review or rating—we’d appreciate it! Every review counts and helps indie developers like ourselves. :)

We’re here to help you, too. If you have a question or need assistance, you can always email us at support@tinrocket.com

Thanks again!

### 2.1.04 — 2026-07-16

• Improved UI when opening examples
• Updated to the latest Tinrocket libraries

If you like Waterlogue, please consider leaving an App Store review or rating—we’d appreciate it! Every review counts and helps indie developers like ourselves. :)

We’re here to help you, too. If you have a question or need assistance, you can always email us at support@tinrocket.com

Thanks again!

### 2.1.03 — 2026-07-13

• Fixed a UI issue
• Updated to the latest Tinrocket libraries

If you like Waterlogue, please consider leaving an App Store review or rating—we’d appreciate it! Every review counts and helps indie developers like ourselves. :)

We’re here to help you, too. If you have a question or need assistance, you can always email us at support@tinrocket.com

Thanks again!

### 2.1.02 — 2026-06-03

• Fixed a rendering issue
• Updated to the latest Tinrocket libraries

If you like Waterlogue, please consider leaving an App Store review or rating—we’d appreciate it! Every review counts and helps indie developers like ourselves. :)

We’re here to help you, too. If you have a question or need assistance, you can always email us at support@tinrocket.com

Thanks again!

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