Best Portrait Mode Camera Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2β˜…, the portrait mode camera category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 240+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Portrait Mode Camera Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FocosFocosFree4.7β˜… (51K)NoYesOct 2026
2Phocus: DSLR Portrait CameraPhocus: DSLR Portrait CameraFree4.6β˜… (6.8K)NoYesOct 2026
3Quarkart -portrait mode piclabQuarkart -portrait mode piclabFree4.5β˜… (2)NoYesMay 2026
4(Not Boring) Camera(Not Boring) CameraFree4.6β˜… (5.1K)NoYesOct 2026
5Protake - Mobile Cinema CameraProtake - Mobile Cinema CameraFree4.5β˜… (1.3K)NoYesOct 2026
6Snap Pro Camera: Manual DSLRSnap Pro Camera: Manual DSLRFree4.7β˜… (5.3K)NoYesOct 2026
7ProCam - Pro CameraProCam - Pro Camera$9.994.6β˜… (35K)NoYesOct 2026
8Blur Photo BackgroundBlur Photo BackgroundFree4.3β˜… (19K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Portrait Mode Camera

Focos#1

Focos by Mosaic S.r.l.

DSLR, Bokeh & Large Aperture
Editor's Choice
πŸ“· 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

  • πŸš€ Excellent depth of field control
  • πŸ‘ Powerful photo editing features
  • 🎨 Versatile lighting and effects
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to edit non-Portrait mode photos
  • πŸ” Precise focus adjustment
  • 🀩 Impressive computational photography

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Expensive subscription model
  • πŸ› Occasional bugs and glitches
  • πŸ€” Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • πŸ” Inaccurate depth mapping in some cases
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ Reduced quality for free version exports
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

  • πŸ‘ Good app
  • πŸ‘ Best tool camera app
  • πŸ‘ Easy editing, works great
  • πŸ‘ Makes your phone current

Room to Improve

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

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FAQ about Portrait Mode Camera

What are the best portrait mode camera apps for iPhone?
Focos tops our portrait mode camera apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 51K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 18 of the top portrait mode camera apps we rank are free to download, including Focos and Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera.
Focos has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 240+ portrait mode camera apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.