Best Portrait Mode Camera Apps

4.7😊(51K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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

Protake - Mobile Cinema Camera by Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited

Portrait Mode for Video

Strong Contender

Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balanceRAW (DNG) and TIFF file format supportMultiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse)

4.5😊(1.4K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app offers professional cinema camera features for mobile devices, enabling advanced video recording and monitoring. It includes features like Wi-Fi video transmission, multiple recording modes, and sophisticated color grading tools.

What We Love

🚀 Great image stabilization
👍 Excellent UI and easy to use
🎨 Impressive color grading and LOG profiles
📹 Supports 1.33 anamorphic lenses
🔍 Powerful manual controls (focus, zoom, exposure, ISO)

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, audio issues, frame rate drops)
🔒 Subscription-based model, no one-time purchase option
🔍 Lack of advanced manual controls (no auto ISO, bitrate control)
🔌 Requires internet connection to use pro features
🤖 Limited support for accessories (gimbals, external mics)

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Worth Considering

🎨 Graphics & Design

4.5(2 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Easily create unique artistic portraits with a variety of creative effects. Enhance your photos with features like sky replacement, double exposure, and artistic filters. Transform your images with a single tap.

More Portrait Mode Camera apps to explore

ProCam - Pro Camera

Manual Camera + RAW

$9.99

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

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Face Blur & Mosaic Editor

Blur Photo Background

AI Auto BlurManual Blur/Unblur BrushGaussian, Zoom, Motion Blur Effects

Easily blur faces, portraits, or unwanted objects in photos to create professional-looking DSLR-style images. Offers various blur and mosaic effects with precise manual editing tools. Save and share your creations in full resolution.

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FabFocus - Portrait Mode Blur

Add great blur and bokeh now

$3.99

Create professional-looking portrait photos with adjustable background blur and bokeh effects. This app uses advanced image recognition to automatically detect faces and apply artistic enhancements, even without multiple cameras. Refine your portraits with various editing tools for a polished look.

Automatic face detectionIntelligent background blurCustomizable bokeh shapes

Phocus: DSLR Portrait Camera

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Blur Background & Photo Editor

Live bokeh preview with 8 lens charactersAI depth editing for any photoManual camera controls (ISO, shutter, white balance)

This advanced camera app offers DSLR-like portrait effects with live bokeh previews and extensive editing tools. It allows users to adjust focus, depth, and apply various lens styles to photos, even those not taken in portrait mode. Features include manual controls, RAW capture, and AI-powered suggestions.

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Blur Photo Effect Background

Touch to edit image hide face

AI Smart Detection for faces, objects, and backgroundsPrecision editing with zoom, pan, and rotateAdjustable blur brush with soft and hard options

Enhance your photos by blurring unwanted details, removing blemishes, or creating custom wallpapers. This app offers AI-powered detection and precision editing tools for pixel-perfect results, allowing you to beautify images while maintaining high resolution.

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Lensa AI: Photo Editor

Natural, realistic edits

Natural selfie and portrait enhancementsRemove unwanted objectsApply beautiful filters and color tones

Enhance your photos with natural, realistic edits. This app helps you look your best, remove distractions, and add stunning effects to make your posts stand out. It's simple, fast, and fun for social media and everyday memories.

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Fuzion Portrait Selfie Editor

Presets, Film & Blur Effects

AI background separation1-tap effect presetsDouble exposure creation

Transform your portraits into artistic creations with AI-powered editing. Apply stunning effects, replace backgrounds, and create double exposures effortlessly. Perfect for enhancing photos of people and pets with a user-friendly interface.

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The G7X look. On your device.

shot7x: G7X Camera Style

Portrait Mode Blur Bokeh Photo

Live depth previewPost-editing of blurAdjustable blur intensity

Create photos with a blurred background effect, similar to portrait mode on professional cameras. Adjust the blur intensity and focus points after taking the picture. This app allows for live preview of the depth effect.

ContentCam: Dual Camera Video

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free

Portrait + landscape, one take

Record portrait and landscape video at onceFront and back camera recordingPicture-in-picture and split-screen options

Record portrait and landscape video simultaneously in a single take, generating separate files for easy editing. Offers multiple recording modes and advanced video controls. Your footage remains private on your device.

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Camera Guy: Better Portrait

Live Guide & Visual overlay

Live visual composition guidesReal-time camera angle suggestionsSubject posing assistance

This app provides real-time visual guidance for taking better portraits in everyday locations. It helps users with composition, camera angles, and subject posing without needing photography expertise or editing skills.

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BOCA - Portrait Mode Videos

Add depth blur to videos

Adjustable depth-of-field blurSet focus and exposureVolume button as shutter

Create videos with a professional depth-of-field blur effect, similar to portrait mode in photos. Adjust the blur intensity before or after recording and easily manage your video library.

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ReLens-DSLR Beauty Focus Cam

Face Edit,Enhance,Bokeh

DSLR-grade aperture adjustmentRealistic bokeh and background blurClassic SLR lens simulations

Transform your phone into a professional DSLR camera with advanced AI and computational photography. Achieve stunning bokeh effects, cinematic shots, and edit images with professional tools. Enjoy local processing for privacy.

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ReFrame: Dual Camera Recorder

Portrait + Landscape, One Take

Simultaneous landscape and portrait recordingFull sensor capture for maximum detailSplit View and Picture-in-Picture preview modes

Capture landscape and portrait videos simultaneously from a single recording. This app eliminates the need for re-recording or duplicating shots, providing two ready-to-publish videos from one take. It utilizes the full camera sensor for maximum detail and offers dual preview modes for precise framing.

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Lens Buddy - Self Timer Camera

Delay photo selfie photoshoot

Customizable timerPhoto Booth mode48MP capture

Capture hands-free photos and videos with a customizable timer. This app allows you to set intervals between shots, organize your pictures in a built-in gallery, and offers advanced features like RAW capture and tracking focus for professional-quality results.

(35K)

MixCam: Front and Back Camera

Shoot Dual Camera at Once

Shoot both cameras at the same timeAction Mode for steady videoSwitch cameras during filming

Record videos simultaneously using your device's front and back cameras. Capture your reactions while filming a scene, narrate your videos, or take group photos without missing yourself. This app is ideal for authentic vlogging and live reactions.

Night Camera: Low light photos

(6K)

subscription

Camera for Night Photography

Manual exposure control up to 1 secondManual ISO and focus settingsResidual light enhancement

Capture stunning photos in low-light conditions with advanced manual controls for exposure, ISO, and focus. Enhance residual light and utilize real-time histograms for precise adjustments. Offers a self-timer, digital zoom, and various color filters for creative flexibility.

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