Best Portrait Camera Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best portrait camera apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Portrait Camera Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Phocus: DSLR Portrait CameraPhocus: DSLR Portrait CameraFree4.6★ (6.8K)NoYesSep 2026
2FocosFocosFree4.7★ (51K)NoYesSep 2026
3Pro Camera with RAW & FocusPro Camera with RAW & FocusFree4.4★ (4K)NoYesSep 2026
4ReLens-DSLR Beauty Focus CamReLens-DSLR Beauty Focus CamFree4.7★ (2.1K)NoYesSep 2026
5CameraCameraFree3.4★ (16K)NoNoSep 2026
6DSLR Camera - Manual CameraDSLR Camera - Manual CameraFree4.6★ (655)NoYesSep 2026
7Protake - Mobile Cinema CameraProtake - Mobile Cinema CameraFree4.5★ (1.3K)NoYesSep 2026
8Portrait Video - Blurry EffectPortrait Video - Blurry EffectFree4.5★ (300)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Portrait Camera

4.6😞(6.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This AI-powered app creates DSLR-style portraits by simulating realistic background blur and offering advanced 3D relighting capabilities. It allows for precise control over depth, lighting, and scene atmosphere, transforming any photo into a cinematic masterpiece.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Best tool camera app
  • 👍 Easy editing, works great
  • 👍 Makes your phone current

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Hilariously terrible effects
  • 🔒 Can't limit access to personal stuff
  • 🐛 Awful, blurs everything
  • 🐛 Crashes too much
  • 🐛 Doesn't render, gets stuck
  • 💰 Paid app now requires subscription
  • 💰 Suddenly a subscription?
  • 🐛 Camera function does not work, crashes
  • 💰 Monthly fee after purchasing
  • 🐛 Lost all pro features after upgrading
  • 🐛 Bokeh works but inaccurate
  • 🐛 Glitches, throws me out
  • 🐛 Blur is very heavy, pixelated
  • 🐛 Edge detection is the worst
Focos#2

Focos by Mosaic S.r.l.

DSLR, Bokeh & Large Aperture
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(51K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your iPhone and iPad photos with DSLR-like bokeh and depth-of-field effects. This app uses computational photography to let you refocus, adjust aperture, and add multiple lights in 3D space, unlocking endless creative possibilities.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent depth of field control
  • 👍 Powerful photo editing features
  • 🎨 Versatile lighting and effects
  • 💡 Ability to edit non-Portrait mode photos
  • 🔍 Precise focus adjustment
  • 🤩 Impressive computational photography

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate depth mapping in some cases
  • 🖼️ Reduced quality for free version exports
Pro Camera with RAW & Focus#3

Pro Camera with RAW & Focus by Joseph Hall

Camera. Unblur Photo. Lens
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😐(4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a professional camera with advanced tools for capturing and editing stunning photos. Enhance colors, lights, and details, and even apply effects to selfies. Save and share your masterpieces easily.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Good camera quality
  • 💡 Useful features
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 🎨 Nice photo effects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🔁 Constant review prompts
  • 🔧 Difficult to navigate

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FAQ about Portrait Camera

What are the best portrait camera apps for iPhone?
Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera tops our portrait camera apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 6.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top portrait camera apps we rank are free to download, including Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera and Focos.
Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 246+ portrait camera apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Phocus is an AI-powered portrait editor that allows you to capture DSLR-style portraits, simulate realistic background blur, and apply advanced 3D relighting effects to your photos and videos. It provides granular control over depth, lighting, and scene atmosphere.
Key features include DSLR-style portrait creation, realistic background blur simulation, advanced 3D relighting for all photos, AI-powered subject detection, DSLR lens emulation, and portrait video blur. It also offers manual camera controls and RAW/ProRAW support.

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