(Not Boring) Camera App for iPhone is the GOAT | Review
Looking for the best iPhone camera app in 2025? Meet (Not Boring) Camera — a groundbreaking photo app for iPhone that redefines what mobile photography can feel like. With stunning design, powerful SuperRAW™ image processing, and support for custom LUTs, this app doesn’t just take great photos — it makes photography fun again.
Why (Not Boring) Camera Is the Best iPhone Camera App of 2025
I’m calling it now: (Not Boring) Camera is a top contender for Apple’s 2026 Design Award for Delight and Fun — and it could very well be iPhone App of the Year. This is, without exaggeration, the most joyful and creative camera experience I’ve ever had on an iPhone.
From mountain peaks to city streets, for the past two weeks I’ve been going out just to shoot with this app. It brings back the magic of photography — and here’s why.
Retro Aesthetics, Tactile Experience: A Love Letter to Design
The first thing you’ll notice is the app’s bold, playful retro look — but it’s not just about looks. (Not Boring) Camera sounds and feels amazing too.
- Nintendo-level sound design makes every tap and snap a delight.
- Haptic feedback is used to perfection, giving the app a tactile camera feel unlike anything else on iOS.
- Every interaction feels considered and charming, making this the gold standard for smartphone UX in photography apps.
SuperRAW™: The Secret to Stunning iPhone Photos
At the heart of (Not Boring) Camera is a powerful image pipeline called SuperRAW™ — and it’s the reason the photos look so good.
Unlike Apple’s ProRAW, which often feels over-processed, SuperRAW™ taps directly into the Bayer RAW sensor data, before any computational processing. This raw data is then paired with custom Styles and LUTs — for cinematic, natural, and textured photos straight out of camera.
You get:
- Authentic film-style grain
- Richer tones and colors
- More flexibility and character than ProRAW or JPEG
This app is a true antidote to soulless computational photography.
Creative LUT Support — Including Your Own Custom Looks
One of the biggest features that sets (Not Boring) Camera apart from other iPhone camera apps like Halide or Apple’s default Camera app is full support for custom LUTs (Look-Up Tables).
I’ve even created my own custom Epic Boring LUT Pack just for this app. You can:
- Import 33-point LUTs built in Photoshop or DaVinci Resolve
- Adjust LUT intensity by blending it with the original image
- Instantly switch between looks in the live camera view
✅ Want to use my looks? Grab the Epic Boring LUT Pack which is currently on sale.
Full Manual Controls, RAW Save, and Advanced Focus Tools
If you’re a mobile photography pro, (Not Boring) Camera doesn’t stop at looks. You also get:
- Manual ISO, Shutter, and White Balance
- Histogram and Zebra Exposure Warnings
- RAW + Processed Save (keep your Bayer RAW DNG + styled JPEG)
- Manual Focus with Loupe and Peaking — the best I’ve used on iPhone
Every tool is designed to be intuitive and elegant — no clutter, no learning curve.
Skins, Customization, and Community Sharing
Yes, even the camera interface is customizable. You can:
- Change the look of your camera skin
- Share skins with friends via QR codes
- Instantly scan a skin code (like mine!) to match my setup
It’s just another playful, delightful touch that makes this camera app more personal and social.
Pricing and Availability
You can download (Not Boring) Camera now on the App Store. It’s available via:
- Annual subscription: $14.99 USD/year
- One-time purchase: $59.99 USD (for those who prefer to own their software)
- Included in Super !Boring Membership: which gives access to all six apps by this developer
And no, this review isn’t sponsored. I joined the beta, gave feedback, and fell in love with the app. It’s now the only photo app I use on my iPhone, replacing both Halide and Apple’s native Camera app.
🎥 Want to master this app? Check out my full video tutorial:
Final Verdict: (Not Boring) Camera is a Game-Changer for iPhone Photography
Whether you're a casual shooter or a pro mobile photographer, (Not Boring) Camera delivers an experience that’s beautifully designed, deeply powerful, and just plain fun. The SuperRAW image quality, tactile feel, and creative flexibility make it the most exciting iPhone camera app of the year.
Try it yourself — you might just fall in love with photography all over again.
