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SWRLY

by James Grote

iPhone · iPad

Abandoned risk Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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What it is
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At a glance
  • $4.99

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Family Sharing Yes Unknown App Store Store published

Screens

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SWRLY ipad screenshot 1
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Pricing & paywalls

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  • Price: $4.99

Ratings & reviews

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4.5 88 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5Cat Scan

    Mr Grote has the capabilities to create a brand new type of camera app. The shutter button (volume button?) would trigger a sound that captures the attention of cats and dogs. An instant AFTER grabbing the pet’s attention, the shutter snaps. The pet is therefore looking right into the camera when the portrait photo is taken. The next sound the pet hears from iPhone camera would be different from the first, as pets get bored easily. Literally, the same sound twice no longer captures their interest. A cutesy UI might appeal to general end users, but pro photographers need to take photos of pets too. Hence, RAW support and manual exposure and vignette and square aspect ratio are good ideas. Please make this dream a reality.

    dpihl · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 4/5Does a beautiful job

    Update: the app will save at about 10mp if yo use the Save icon in the upper right corner, and select save. If you chose More and use the save image icon in Share menu, you get the 2.8 mp save. Not sure why. Love this app, it mimics the Helios 44-2 and the Petzval style of swirling bokeh. Very realistic. Original Review: I really like the effect created by the app. It does a terrific job of mimicking my old Russian lenses that produce that same swirling bokeh. With plenty of on-board editing controls, it makes for a pleasant editing experience. The only serious (fatal) flaw for me is the terrible output resolution. I get only about 2.8mp after starting with a 20mp image. This is just unacceptable with today's hi-res images, even iDevice cameras are capturing images in the 8-12mp range. This needs to be fixed for this app to compete.

    Techno-nut · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 5/5Great app

    This app is so awesome and I can take old time pictures without having to buy the real thing and I love how I can take old time pictures and share them with friends and family and I would strongly recommend this app to anyone who loves to take old time pictures.

    Tfrog5489 · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 5/5Exactly what I was looking for!

    This app is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I wanted that swirly bokeh effect and I finally got it! I was searching for it for a long time. Thank you for creating this. I will be recommending this app to my friends!!

    apfitzg2 · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 2/5Neat idea but needs work

    I like the idea of this app but for me it doesn’t cut it. A file size of 768 x 1024 pixels isn’t acceptable in this day and age. It also doesn’t seem to work correctly with an iPhone 14 Pro. The image quality looks a little soft and the masking seems funky in spots. For now I’ll stick with my actual large format cameras and vintage lenses, or just using photoshop to achieve the look.

    Interrobangart · 31 Jul 2026

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Privacy

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Versions

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  • 1.0
  • 2.0

    SWRLY is getting a huge update to support the new Depth API. SWRLY will have a built-in depth camera to capture depth data along with photos. (for compatible devices) SWRLY is a modern take on the original swirly lens, the Petzval. With the new depth data, SWRLY renders beautiful swirly bokeh shots with true depth of field.

  • 2.1

    Huge update to support the new Depth API. SWRLY captures depth data along with photos (for compatible devices). With the new depth data, SWRLY renders beautiful swirly bokeh shots with true depth of field. Chinese language support added.

  • 2.2

    • Face Cam Depth Support for iPhoneX • Live Preview of Depth Data Chinese language support added. More languages coming!

  • 2.3

    • Face Cam Depth Support for iPhoneX • Live Preview of Depth Data Chinese language support added. More languages coming!

  • 2.4

    • Improved Camera UI • TrueDepth Support for iPhoneX • Live Preview of Depth Data

  • 2.5

    Updated for iOS12 and iPhoneXs Max. SWRLY is still the one and only swirly bokeh camera app!

  • 2.6

    Fix for rare crash when saving photos.

  • 2.7

    Fix for saving photos as a lower resolution. All newer devices should save at full 12MP resolution.

  • 2.8

    Fix for saving photos as a lower resolution. All newer devices should save at full 12MP resolution.

  • 2.9 · 2 Mar 2023

    Fix for saving photos as a lower resolution. All newer devices should save at full 12MP resolution.

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