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Varlens - DSLR in Phone

Photo Taking · Free + IAP
A Tier
Excellent · #17 of 40
89
4.7★4.0K ratings
Free + IAPprice
4dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Varlens?

Varlens is a free iOS photo and video app that the listing describes as a DSLR-style camera for the phone. It lists more than 100 functions, including 7 shooting modes, manual ISO, shutter and white balance controls, and RAW and ProRAW output. It also includes LUT-based filters, masks, presets, an HSL+ color tool and video features such as Open Gate recording and slow motion up to 240 fps.

Pricing. Varlens - DSLR in Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Shooting photos with manual ISO, shutter and white balance control
  • Applying or importing.cube and.3dl LUT filters to photos and video
  • Editing photos with masks, HSL color adjustments and non-destructive presets

Screenshots

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Why this app is in A tier

Varlens scores 89 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 77, App Store search rank 83, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Varlens is an ultimate pro camera app, can turn your phone as a DSLR camera. With more than 100 functions, and easy to use. Recommended as "Fresh App" Selected as "The Best Camera Apps" in United State AppStore # Classic Filters, High-Fidelity Reproduction, Analog Presets, Easy to Self-made - HiFi Filters: Built-in HS Nature HIFi filter, can import LUT files from Fujifilm and Sony websites to generate high fidelity DSLR style filters - Every month launches a new high-quality filter; - Dozens of carefully designed classic Kodak and Fuji films, Rico, Leica classic styles, Master filters - Free import unlimited .cube or .3dl 3D LUTs as filters - Tune filter's style such as intensity, exposure, grain and frame - Customizable presets. Three official examples are provided: AI Beauty, GND Filter (Linear Gradient and Zoned), and Sky Mask - Classic CCD and Polaroid analog presets, dozens of parameters can be fine-tuned # DSLR-level photography - 7 MODES: Auto, Portrait, Time-lapse, Light Trail, Macro, Program, Manual - 4K Live Photo: Ultra HD Live, with filters render realtime - EXCLUSIVELY Portrait Photography Algorithm, Simulate optical bokeh of super large aperture and depth of field

Compare in Photo Taking

MeasureVarlensProCCDCamera+ I Pro Camera & Editor
TierAAA
Score89 / 10089 / 10088 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.7 ★4.5 ★
Ratings4.0K2.2K11.8K
Latest ratings · 180d——2.8 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update4d ago6d ago63d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree downloadFree + IAP

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Questions about Varlens

Is Varlens free to download?

Yes.

Can it shoot RAW photos?

It supports HEIC, JPEG, Live Photo, TIFF and RAW/ProRAW, with 12MP, 24MP and 48MP resolution options.

Does it include video features?

The listing mentions Open Gate full sensor recording, 3-level stabilization, real-time color grading filters, slow motion up to 240 fps, and pause and continue recording.

Is Varlens free?

Varlens is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Varlens good for?

Varlens is built for shooting photos with manual ISO, shutter and white balance control, applying or importing.cube and.3dl LUT filters to photos and video, editing photos with masks, HSL color adjustments and non-destructive presets. It sits in the photo taking list on AppTierList.

Is Varlens worth it?

Varlens is A tier, ranked #17 of 40 photo taking apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 3,973 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 16 apps rank above it.

How does Varlens compare to ProCCD?

Varlens is A tier at 89; ProCCD is A tier at 89. They score the same. Varlens is free to download, with in-app purchases, ProCCD is free to download.

How often is Varlens updated?

Varlens was updated 4 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Photo Taking (A tier, #17) · Photo Filters (#63, beyond the tiered top)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
89 / 100
Rank in list
#17 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.7 out of 5
Number of ratings
3,973
Current version
(4 days ago)
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App Store category
Photo & Video
Good for
Shooting photos with manual ISO, shutter and white balance control, Applying or importing.cube and.3dl LUT filters to photos and video, Editing photos with masks, HSL color adjustments and non-destructive presets
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Size
494 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
15
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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