Blackie vs Raw Click
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blackie
This app is designed for black and white photography enthusiasts, offering a minimal interface and powerful tools for both beginners and professionals. It provides real-time effect previews, manual camera controls, and extensive editing options to achieve stunning monochrome images.
- Real-time effect previews
- Manual camera controls
- Extensive editing mods
- Customizable presets
- Minimalist design
- Fast camera access
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The perfect app for the Black & White photography. It doesn't matter if you've just started or you are a professional. The Blackie has something for everyone. Its minimal design and easy use with many features will make it your go-to app when you're in the mood for the Black & White. It will help you explore all the possibilities of the Black & White photography and achieve the best result. • Fast. Blackie opens in camera mode, so you can instantly capture moments around you and give them vintage feeling. • What you see is what you get. All effects are previewed in Real-time. • Shuffle your best. The smart shuffle works exceptionally. You only need to shuffle a couple of times and snap the best one. • Customize. If you have time, you can manage every effect in your photo with Mods by yourself. • Simple Minimal Design. The way that Blackie works is unique. The experience is clear and fast. No need for unnecessary buttons. • Just save it! Captured photo goes instantly to your photos library. It is up to you when you are ready to share it with the world. • No in-app purchases and no ads. Nothing to bother you while making memories. • Settings Save Original Photo On / Off. Save Photos with Compression (JPEG) On / (TIFF) Off. Modify UI to Lighting Conditions. (Black or White design). • Camera Manual Controls Manual Focus with Focus Peaking. Lenses. Manual Exposure. Shutter Speed and ISO. Manual White Balance. EV. • Grids 9x Grid Types with custom Opacity. Center Lines On / Off. Grid Color Black / White. • Presets 8x Slots for custom Presets. • Mods Crop and Rotate. Films. 5x Scanned Analog Films. 3x Digitally Created. Brightness. Contrast. Color Filters. 6x Types Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Infra. Vignette Overlay. 5x Types with rotations and inverted light. Fade. Low, Mid, High mods. Shadows. Highlights. Sharp. 2x Types Clarity and Bloom. Grain. Frame. Black & White frame with custom size. • Post processing Before / After function. Tags: #blackieapp #blackie Note: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4/4S, iPod 4th generation, iPad2, iPad Mini 1st generation, iPad3 is Missing Sharp and Grain Mods. All iPads preview and capture is in Square Mode only.
Raw Click
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RAW CLICK – Snap. Wait. Relive. Just like the good old days. RAW CLICK brings back the magic of disposable cameras—only smarter and way more fun. Designed for events, parties, weddings, festivals, and gatherings, RAW CLICK lets guests snap photos without instant previews. The twist? All photos are revealed after the event ends—surprising, nostalgic, and oh-so-real. How it works: Create or Join an Event: Hosts can easily create events and invite friends via QR code or link. Snap without Previews: Just like film rolls, photos remain hidden until the event ends. Surprise Gallery Reveal: Once the timer’s up, relive the entire experience through everyone’s lenses. Share & Celebrate: Download, save, and share the best memories. Why RAW CLICK? Bring back the surprise of film photography. Encourage authentic, in-the-moment shots. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, school events, festivals, and corporate parties. Simple, beautiful, and fun to use. Features: Disposable camera simulation with limited shots per guest. Hidden gallery until reveal time. Live countdown timer. QR code & link-based event join system. Secure, private photo uploads. Admin controls for hosts. Custom guest limits and in-app upgrades. RAW CLICK isn’t just an app—it’s an experience. Capture moments the way they’re meant to be remembered—raw, real, and revealed later. Download now and make your next event unforgettable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Raw Click at Free against Blackie's $3.99. Raw Click also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Blackie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Raw Click is free to download; Blackie costs $3.99 up front. Raw Click sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Blackie asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blackie ships an update monthly, Raw Click every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blackie | Raw Click |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Brutality Arts | Chayon Sinha |
Bugs and requests
Blackie
Reported bugs
53 issues- Severe crashes
- Photos not saving
- Editing not saving
- Upper side of pictures cut off
- Double assignments in UI (e.g., histogram)
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- Filter usage broken
- Setting a frame to black does not persist
- GUI not usable on iPad Pro
- Camera shuts down with manual focus on wide angle
- App crashes when using manual focus on wide angle lens
- App did not save any images
- Latest update crashes consistently
- App crashes on opening/shutter click
- Photo not recorded in Photos app
- Cannot take pictures after setup choice
- App no longer works, shutter circle does nothing
- App freezes on opening screen
- App crashing with iPhone Pro 15
- App freezes when opening photos
- App freezes and hangs
- Some shots lost and not saved
- App drains battery even in background
- App freezes on each section
- App crashes when trying to load/edit from library
- App crashes when importing photos
- App crops images
- App not responding
- App crashes frequently
- App not working on iPhone 7
- App not working on iPhone XR
- App not working on iPhone XS Max
- App not working on iPhone X, Xs, Xs Max
- App not working after last update (iPhone XS Plus)
- Icons too small
- Buttons too small
- Icons are tiny
- UI not optimized for screen size
- Interface not user-friendly
- Cropping to square is forced
- Random/shuffle FX is perfect but cannot be saved
- Clunky unintuitive UI
- Cannot access photos, freezes phone
- Uploads sporadically, then uploads wrong photo
- No icons show up, cannot take photos
- App still doesn't work on new iPhone, unable to take photos
- Controls not quite right for iPhone 14 Pro Max
- App doesn't work with iPad Pro 11
- App doesn't work with iPad Air 4
- Buttons cut off at screen edge and don't respond
- Live camera image visible, but UI buttons cut off
- App crashes
- Bug crashing again
- App not responding
Requested features
24 requests- Customizable default comment in metadata
- Home screen shortcut icon
- Masking function
- Retouch/correction function
- Support for 48MP max grid
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- Features for night photography
- Optimization for new iPhones
- Ability to turn off shuffle
- RAW capture support
- Zoom while shooting
- Ability to edit preset names
- Save favorite combinations from shuffle
- Support for second lens on iPhone 7 Plus
- Ability to pinch out to zoom in
- Tiff format support
- Color photo option with same interface
- More film simulations
- Smaller font size
- Support for larger photo databases
- Guidance on app usage
- Permanent settings after restart
- Ability to reset chosen preset
- Scroll through camera roll within the app
- Clear way to upload to computer/camera roll
Raw Click
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Blackie
No in-app purchases
Raw Click
- Max Guest 30$5.99
- Max Guest 50$14.99
- Max Guest 100$34.99
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- Max Guest 150$54.99
- Max Guest 200$69.99









