contrast by hornbeck

Name: contrast by hornbeck
Rating: 4.5 (15 reviews)
Author: Bubblesort Laboratories LLC

By: Bubblesort Laboratories LLC

Photo & Video

Features & Capabilities

The new app contrast by hornbeck enables you to take high contrast photos based upon available light, in a similar fashion to artist/photographer Johnathon Hornbeck. Clicking on either the shutter button or the picture itself to trigger the shutter, Contrast by hornbeck makes shooting from the hip or discreet photos easier, for capturing scenes in their true state or without drawing attention to the camera.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Bubblesort Laboratories LLC

Rating:

4.50

(15)

Version:

2.0 Last updated: 2016-10-31

Version code:

841449334

Creation date:

2014-01-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

559.00KB

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 321,242 ▼ 1,095

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Developed by:

Bubblesort Laboratories LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/contrast-by-hornbeck/id796171444

User Reviews

Users praise the app for its bold, high-contrast B&W output and clean, ad-free UI, with strong professional endorsement. Recurring drawbacks include performance lag/crashes, unclear or inconsistent saving of high-resolution images, and limited focus controls (no tap-to-focus). It also has a learning curve, as it’s not very beginner-friendly and relies on understanding light and camera interactions. Some users also want more aspect-ratio options and uncompressed TIFF output.

Pros

Produces striking, high-contrast black-and-white images.
Simple, single-purpose app with a clean UI and no ads or in-app purchases.
Has seen improvements in high-resolution output in updates.
Widely praised by professional photographers and recommended by users in the field.

Cons

Performance lag and unreliable focusing; the app can be slow and miss shots.
Stability issues: crashes after updates.
Inconsistent save behavior and resolution; not always saving in full resolution.
Limited focus controls: no tap-to-focus, which reduces focusing precision.
Not beginner-friendly; requires understanding of light and how the app interacts with the camera.

Recent reviews

This app has awful lag, it couldn’t focus on anything and was always 10 steps behind. Very disappointed.

by An*****, 2018-01-23

Sometimes it is difficult to check the scene for the black and white photograph. There was black and white view filter that was sold to Tiffen.. This app is a perfect solution. I hope the developer continue this app...

by op*****, 2017-12-29

This is just wonderful! I actually heard this from an Australian Photographer named Patrick Brown. This app is just awesome! First of all, this is super easy. Secondly, if you like black and white and high contrast and candid picture, this app is just for you.