# Yuan Camera — Easy photography composition

> Photo composition app with reference templates and unique photographic styles. (iPhone/iPad app by Lili ZHENG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuan-camera/id6478476313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lili ZHENG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732967939)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2024-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuan-camera/id6478476313/reviews.md

## What is Yuan Camera?

Features: 
1. Reference mode: You can freely select the template photo you wish to replicate. During the shooting, you can directly compare the template in the preview. 
2. Unique photographic styles: We offer a variety of photographic styles to meet your different creative needs. You can easily take HD photos without over sharpening effect, you can also switch to the 0.3 million resolution mode to take beautiful old fashion photos. More classical styles for you to explore, making you feel like you are traveling back to the times of the millennium and fully enjoying the fun of live photography.

Gestures guide:
1. Double tap at ViewFinder to reset zoom and exposure.
2. Drag at ViewFinder to tuning exposure.
3. Pinch at ViewFinder to zoom in and zoom out.
4. Drag shutter button to the right to experience immersive mode.
5. Drag shutter button to the left to open album.
6. Drag shutter button to the up to switch photographic style.
7. Long touch at shutter button to record video.

## Key features

- Reference mode for template replication
- Variety of unique photographic styles
- HD and old-fashion photo modes
- Intuitive gesture controls
- Video recording
- Immersive mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuan-camera/id6478476313/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 카메라가 안열려요

*2025-12-09, version 1.19.16*

업데이트좀,,

### 5/5 — 좋아요

*2025-12-02, version 1.19.16*

4:3비율로 전면영상찍기 ㅆㄱㄴ 사진자동보정도 안되서 넘 좋아요ㅠㅠ 외안깔어

### 5/5 — 做得很好为什么这么冷门

*2025-04-18*

自己琢磨了拍照片真的非常管用！没想到一搜调教成这么冷门，真的很好用，不行把我招进去做视频教程吧去(｡ ́︿ ̀｡)

### 5/5 — Cool app but possibility of 24mp?

*2025-02-14*

Thank you for the great app. What’s the difference of normal and ads mode ? Both are shooting at 12mp. Is it possible to have 24mp or even 48mp for the supported devices ?

### 5/5 — 感觉是全网做的最好的dream core和fuji nc

*2024-07-24*

基础功能就很不错了，特别特别希望一直做下去！就是拍照的时候容易发烫希望开发者优化一下🌹如果能调整快门速度就更好了啊啊！不知道以后会不会加上gr2呢！期待期待

### 5/5 — Wonderful app but compatibility could be better

*2024-06-05*

I’m really into this app, but the UI is kinda messed up on my iPhone SE 3, both the layout and the zoom button. Hope the creator of this app could fix this, I’m willing to pay for this app. : )

**Developer response:** Sorry for the late reply. I will borrow an iPhone SE to debug the layout. 
If it's convenient, you can send me your screenshots, issues and suggestions to my email
190002031@qq.com
Thank you :)

### 5/5 — 非常完美去除锐化

*2024-05-21*

相机拍摄体验非常好，但是相册预览界面风格和相机界面不搭，拍的照片也不能左右滑动切换，最下面的一排功能键非常像早期安卓风格，希望开发者可以优化一下功能键风格设计，增加左右滑动预览照片功能！

**Developer response:** 您好，感谢反馈。相片预览界面是有左右滑动切换功能的，只是过渡动画目前还比较糙，界面审美确实有待提高，后面会持续优化的，欢迎小红书加ayumizll加群讨论。

### 5/5 — 临摹这个功能好棒

*2024-04-18*

第二个图标不知道是什么意思，建议点了之后有个文字提示，还有就是15Pro Max的长焦是5倍，但是APP里面是3倍，算是个小bug吧

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈和支持！

## Frequently asked questions about Yuan Camera

### What is Yuan Camera's reference mode?

Reference mode allows you to select a template photo and directly compare it in the preview while you shoot, helping you replicate desired compositions.

### Can Yuan Camera take vintage-style photos?

Yes, Yuan Camera offers a 0.3 million resolution mode for beautiful old-fashion photos, along with other classical styles to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

### How do I control zoom and exposure in Yuan Camera?

You can double-tap the viewfinder to reset zoom and exposure, and drag the viewfinder to tune exposure. Pinching the viewfinder zooms in and out.

### Does Yuan Camera have ads?

No, Yuan Camera does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted photography experience.

### What devices does Yuan Camera support?

Yuan Camera is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Yuan Camera updated?

The latest version, 1.19.16, was released on September 16, 2024. Updates are frequent, ensuring new features and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Yuan Camera?

Yuan Camera has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How can I record video with Yuan Camera?

To record video, simply long-touch the shutter button. This feature allows for easy video capture directly within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19.16 — 2024-09-16

1. You can set default zoom factor now.

### 1.19.15 — 2024-09-09

1. Fix issue of video recording with wrong scale.

### 1.19.14 — 2024-09-03

1. Fix known issues of photo/video previewer.

### 1.19.13 — 2024-08-27

1. Now you can record video through long tap at shutter button.

### 1.19.12 — 2024-08-02

1. Improve dreamy photographic style with dispersion effect.

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