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West - Film & Effects

West - Film & Effects

Presets, Photo Editor, Camera

26K ratings
258 reviews
#191 in free Photo & Video
📷 Photo & Video
🎨 Graphics & Design
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 15, 2020
  • May 26, 2026

Features

Developer

TheStudio, LLC
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This app allows you to capture and edit photos and videos with a distinctive film aesthetic. It offers handcrafted color presets, unique on-device generated film grain, and creative effects like light leaks and bloom. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks all features.

✓Film-style photo and video capture
✓Import existing media
✓Handcrafted color presets
✓Unique on-device film grain
✓Creative effects (light leaks, bloom)
✓Pro upgrade for full access
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of West. Based on 26K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍Realistic film-like effects
  • 🖼️Unique and visually appealing photo filters
  • 💻Easy to use interface
  • 🤳Captures great photos
  • 🔥Highly recommended by users

Negative things

  • 🔒Limited functionality in free version
  • 💰Pro version may not be worth the cost
  • 🐛Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔍Lack of advanced editing tools
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What's New in West

24.0.0

May 26, 2026

- New presets / layers mode toggle in editor. - Updated export experience. - Import progress sheet with warnings if something goes wrong. - Home Screen quick action for launching the camera. - App Shortcuts for launching the camera. - Accessory widgets for launching to the camera. - Quick review (long press camera to preview last photo captured) has been reworked to be faster and have better quality. - Performance improvements. - Small bug fixes & improvements.

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Subscription plans

West Pro Monthly

All effects, presets, and features. Billed monthly.

$6.991 Month
7 Days trial
Price Updates
August 9, 2026→$6.99
May 13, 2026→$6.99
May 7, 2026→$12.99
March 24, 2026→$5.99
December 24, 2025→$5.99
October 3, 2025→$6.99
July 17, 2025→$2.99
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In-App Purchases

$79.99

West Pro Lifetime

All effects, presets, and features. One-time purchase.

Charts

Top Free

📈 191+4

Photo & Video

This app rose +4 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on August 9, 2026.

User reviews

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10/10

Deadass best photo editor I’ve ever used.
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Voltem com o efeito vintage!

Eu amava o estilo das fotos de antes, aquele visual mais vintage. Depois da atualização, as fotos ficaram com um efeito acinzentado, meio apagado, e perderam aquele charme que fazia o app se destacar. Eu era apaixonada por esse estilo, era o grande diferencial do aplicativo. Por favor, tragam esse efeito de volta! 🥺
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$39.99 a lil much bro

That's like $10 per effect. Not to mention the only free ones get watermarked soon as you toggle anything past the default level. I'd buy for $20 but $40 is asking too much. I'd rather get my film processed for a quarter of that price.
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Love it

BUT WHY DOES EVERY FEATURE HAVE TO BE PREMIUM??
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Photos disappearing after device transfer

Bug

Slow performance on newer devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add video recording capabilities

Feature

Implement a timer for self-portraits

Feature

Allow editing of existing photos

Feature

Expand filter and effect options

Feature

Integrate with camera roll/gallery

Feature

FAQ

What does the West app do?

West is a camera and editor designed to give your photos and videos a distinct film aesthetic. You can capture new media within the app or import existing files from your library. It offers handcrafted color presets, unique film grain generated on-device, and creative effects to enhance your visuals.

What are the key features of West?

Key features include capturing photos and videos with a film look, importing media, applying handcrafted color presets for rich contrast, generating unique on-device film grain for each edit, and adding creative effects like light leaks and bloom. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks all presets, effects, and controls.

Is West free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, to unlock all presets, effects, and advanced controls, users can choose to upgrade to West Pro through an in-app purchase. The app also contains advertisements.

What kind of effects can I apply?

You can apply a variety of handcrafted effects to make your edits truly unique. These include effects like light leaks, bloom, and threshold. Additionally, each image receives its own unique, on-device generated film grain and texture, ensuring no two edits are exactly alike.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for individuals who love the aesthetic of film photography and videography but prefer the convenience of shooting and editing on their iPhone. It's for users who want to add character, contrast, and unique textures to their media.