Obscura — Pro Camera

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• In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

4.0 261 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5Quickly becoming my go-to mobile photography app.

   I've been on iOS since iOS 11, using an iPhone 6, and currently I''m on iOS 16, using an iPhone 13. During that time I've purchased, downloaded and used many apps in the category of mobile photography and still have a folder loaded with them. I make an effort to bounce between different ones, giving each a chance to stand out to me, especially after an update. Typically my favorites are Pro Shot and Halide, and Obscura was more or less an impulse buy at the time, which sat on my homescreen exactly where it downloaded to. But once I took the time to try it out I was surprised I hadn't gotten it sooner. Easy UI, flexible controls and great photo processing have made Obscura the app I keep finding myself gravitating towards everytime I see a shot I want to take. I own DSLR's and am amazed by how far mobile photography has evolved especially on iPhones - and I believe the team with Obscura is utilizing every bit of technological innovations to not only emulate DSLR grade photography, but to exceed and stand in a category it's own. Amazing job to the developers! Carpe Diem

   Cyntrifical · 31 Jul 2026

2. 2/5Love the interface, hate subscriptions

   I’ve been looking for something to replace FilmMic Pro since it had gone to a subscription model and rediscovered Obscura. I like the interface, very accessible even for new users. However, for advanced users or anyone looking for video, you’ll have to cough up more bucks to get to the “Pro” features. Once again, subscription raises its ugly head. I understand why people use it, but my issue is that these models tend to trap you by holding your media hostage if you decide not to renew, or they use some other way to keep you paying. Here the developer teases. Want to record video? You gotta pay. Want access to Raw? You gotta pay. Want to do anything beyond taking a snapshot? Pay up. I’d rather pay for versions and decide if upgrading to the latest is worth it. Guess I’ll keep looking.

   Verngzr · 31 Jul 2026

3. 2/5Photo album not working and…

   So interface is fantastic, issues, 1. With the setting on limited photos I can not get even the photos taken with the app to be viewable in the app. 2. Subscription apps are hard to like. I decided to try it for one year againat my pure hate for subscription based apps, I’m currently using 12 different camera apps and so for the interface is by far the best, I’m hoping the photo issue is just a bug, my plan is to test all the apps until I can find the one that I gravitate to by the ease of use, the main concern is that somewhere I think I read it’s made by one person, what happens if that person decides to stop or can’t keep support up? I hope this app keeps going it has great features and huge potential, I’ll be happy to give 5 stars if the album loads without issue, even with the dreaded subscription.

   jkunrest · 31 Jul 2026

4. 5/5Excellent Camera App ( with some improvements suggestions)

   This is a really full featured app with plenty of advanced control to enable a photographer to really take good photos instead of just good looking snapshots (although this also possible when using the basic “Camera” function. The one area of improvement for a future version is: “allow the user to choose the compression level for JPEG and HEIC format files, up to 100% ( no loss) quality. Also, the precision when moving exposure reticle must be improved (the finger should be over or very close to the reticle when moving it)

   Davemh54 · 31 Jul 2026

5. 5/5It’s all in the details

   Wow! So far so good. I’m just working the trial version. I’m a novice and love to take photos. I usually shoot many and hope for one. This app has it all. At first it seems overwhelming to someone like me who doesn’t understand photo lingo. But when you realize this author has taken the time to detail not only the app from top to bottom he also explains the camera and its functionalities in depth along the way. Follow in sequence and you will find this application to be well organized and well worth the subscription fee. I have not mastered enhanced photography yet but thanks to auto mode I can continue to learn while I snap away. Bonus factor! Video is available.

   Hope730 · 31 Jul 2026

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