# West - Film & Effects — Presets, Photo Editor, Camera

> Film-look photo and video camera and editor for iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by TheStudio, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-film-and-effects/id1517310923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TheStudio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476011199)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 25,279 App Store ratings · 423 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 135 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2020-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-film-and-effects/id1517310923/reviews.md

## What is West?

West is a camera and editor built for making everyday moments special.

1. Capture photos and videos within West or import from your library.
2. Each image has layers of effects that are applied to create the final look.
3. These layers can be saved as presets to quickly apply complete looks. Save your own or use a pre-installed preset.

Effects:
- Color: Handcrafted color presets apply rich contrast and character to an image.
- Texture: Unique, on-device generated, film grain and texture. No two edits are exactly alike.
- Create something truly unique by applying a handcrafted effect like light leaks, bloom, threshold, and others.

Upgrade to West Pro to unlock all presets, effects, controls, and features.

We’re a small team focused on making an app people love. Thank you for using West!

Tag @westcameraapp on Instagram to be featured!

Terms of Use:
https://west.download/terms

Privacy Policy:
https://west.download/privacy

## Key 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| West Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| West Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| West Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #180 in Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of West?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Pro version may not be worth the cost
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of advanced editing tools

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing after device transfer
- Slow performance on newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add video recording capabilities
- Implement a timer for self-portraits
- Allow editing of existing photos
- Expand filter and effect options
- Integrate with camera roll/gallery

## Recent user reviews (10 of 423)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/west-film-and-effects/id1517310923/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thanks for the new updates

*2026-08-22, version 25.1.0*

Keep adding more features for the video editing (Text, music, frames, overlays, and many more features)

With Kind Regards-BR

### 4/5 — .

*2026-08-15*

Alguns vídeos na hora de salvar estão vindo cortados e fora de orientação. Mas no geral o app é maravilhoso.

### 5/5 — Just get it

*2026-08-15, version 24.0.0*

Makes my insta super sick. Thanks yall

### 1/5 — Atualização péssima

*2026-08-07*

Tiraram a magina das fotos West. Simplesmente esta horrível assim

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2026-07-30, version 24.0.0*

Deadass best photo editor I’ve ever used.

### 2/5 — Voltem com o efeito vintage!

*2026-07-28*

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! 🥺

### 2/5 — $39.99 a lil much bro

*2026-07-27, version 24.0.0*

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.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-07-27, version 24.0.0*

BUT WHY DOES EVERY FEATURE HAVE TO BE PREMIUM??

### 5/5 — Amo

*2026-07-26*

Amo

### 5/5 — Best photo app

*2026-07-25, version 24.0.0*

If you’re looking for the film look, this is the easiest app to get the steeziest pics. Love it

## Frequently asked questions about West

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 25.1.0 — 2026-08-21

This version removes Home Screen widgets. Continuing to support widgets requires maintenance and time that we would rather spend on better effects and editing tools. If you really enjoyed West widgets, let us know and we will consider adding them in a future release.

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 25.0.1 — 2026-08-19

Bug fix for new installations.

### 25.0.0 — 2026-08-19

- Redesigned root layout.
- Redesigned editor.
- New effects: Posterise, Chromatic Aberration, Colour Shift, Mirror, Invert and Channel Mixer.
- The Light effect now includes controls for black point, white point, white input maximum and black input maximum.
- Tap a slider title in the editor to open a Reset to default menu.
- Long-press the presets button in the camera to quickly return to your default preset.
- Enable or disable Natural capture and change the photo resolution from the capture extra options button.
- Faster video preview.
- New setting to choose whether the app opens to the camera or gallery.
- Bug fixes and small improvements.

### 24.0.0 — 2026-05-26

- 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.

### 23.0.1 — 2026-05-13

- Performance improvements.

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