Reviews of Filmic Firstlight - Photo App

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List of user reviews and ratings for Filmic Firstlight - Photo App

Total ratings

3.02 (Rating count: 1,280)

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Review summary

User feedback highlights reliability and compatibility problems (startup crashes, black screen when switching lenses/formats, Android 14/Piixel issues) and pricing frustrations (subscription model, licensing on new devices). Positive notes focus on anamorphic support/desqueeze, multi-lens access on certain devices, and usable manual controls. Image quality concerns include noise in low light and RAW/TIFF limitations. Overall, the app offers advanced features and lens flexibility but is hampered by stability and pricing concerns.

Pros

Anamorphic photo support and desqueeze capability
Lens compatibility / access to multiple lenses on high-end devices (e.g., S23 Ultra)
Manual controls available (white balance, focus, exposure) and valued by users

Cons

Frequent crashes on startup / launch across devices and Android versions (Pixel, Android 14)
Screen goes black or viewfinder stops previewing when switching lenses or formats
Subscription-based pricing with demand for a one-time purchase and licensing issues on new devices
Low-light noise and RAW/TIFF quality limitations; image quality underperforms in some conditions
Lack of optical zoom / tele-lens support on several devices

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.10

All time rating average: 3.02

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59% (41)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-01-25	Mi*****	When I switch camera lens (to wide, etc.), the screen is black, until I put the app to the background and come back (Samsung S23, One UI 8.0, Android 16)
When I switch camera lens (to wide, etc.), the screen is black, until I put the app to the background and come back (Samsung S23, One UI 8.0, Android 16)
2026-01-07	Jo*****	Crashes immediately after granting permissions
Crashes immediately after granting permissions
2026-01-01	Ma*****	very much nice 🙂
very much nice 🙂
2025-10-26	Je*****	when switching from different formats like jpeg tiff ect,the veiwfinder goes black and will not preview what the camera is seeing. also the low light performance is very noisy even when in a fairly lit room where other camera apps have no problem. Google pixel 9
when switching from different formats like jpeg tiff ect,the veiwfinder goes black and will not preview what the camera is seeing. also the low light performance is very noisy even when in a fairly lit room where other camera apps have no problem. Google pixel 9
2025-10-17	Ka*****	I really like the app but unfortunately it doesnt use optical zoom, making my S Ultra series cameras no use and also a lot of unfortunate bugs in the system..
I really like the app but unfortunately it doesnt use optical zoom, making my S Ultra series cameras no use and also a lot of unfortunate bugs in the system..
2025-10-16	Ga*****	I still remember the experience with these guys, worst is the word
I still remember the experience with these guys, worst is the word
2025-07-16	Su*****	crashing as filmic pro. -5
crashing as filmic pro. -5
2025-07-15	N *****	Hi sir, i have purchased this app in the year 2021 but for my mobile model it was not working. But, now with my new mobile Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra with Thermal is also not recognising my subscription. kindly look in to the matter and do needful🙏
Hi sir, i have purchased this app in the year 2021 but for my mobile model it was not working. But, now with my new mobile Ulefone Armor 28 Ultra with Thermal is also not recognising my subscription. kindly look in to the matter and do needful🙏
2025-05-22	An*****	weekly sub for manual controls; would buy if it was single payment
weekly sub for manual controls; would buy if it was single payment
2025-03-30	bo*****	how do I get a refund, even though their app won't work on my new phone which is significantly better than my old phone! you take money from me but won't adapt the app to work on newer phones!
how do I get a refund, even though their app won't work on my new phone which is significantly better than my old phone! you take money from me but won't adapt the app to work on newer phones!