50% off Darkroom+ starts Nov 13
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What you get
Darkroom edits the photos and videos already in Apple Photos, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There’s nothing to import, and every tool is free to try.
Darkroom+ is the membership you need to export an edit that uses a premium tool. It includes the premium tools we add later, too.

A year of Darkroom
We released a total of 43 updates in the last 12 months. These were the biggest.

Magic Select Masks in Darkroom
Magic Select is a new Darkroom+ mask type that lets you tap, draw, or drag to select any object in a photo, with new edge tools to refine the result.

iPhone Duo Support & Performance Upgrades
Darkroom is optimized for iPhone Duo on day one, for all poses. Plus 120fps editing on ProMotion displays, faster RAW rendering, 100MP RAW support, and better stability on older devices.

Curves, Unconstrained. White Balance, Remastered. And more...
Curves can now be edited unconstrained, White Balance is more accurate and useful, Liquid Glass for iPad and Mac, and a new iPhone photostrip for faster browsing and culling.

Liquid Glass for iPhone
Darkroom for iPhone has been refreshed with Liquid Glass, a more immersive editing experience, a native Albums tab, richer photo grid controls, and more precise masks.

Metadata Editing
Adjust aperture, shutter speed, date & time, location, title, keywords, and more — edit capture and descriptive metadata directly in Darkroom.

Extended Metadata
A complete rewrite of the metadata system that makes it faster, more reliable, and far more complete — view everything your files contain.
Press and App Store reviews
- AppleDesign Awards
Pros will appreciate Darkroom’s ability to batch-edit images, open RAW files, and create custom filters. In the crowded world of photo-editing apps, Darkroom shines bright.
John GruberDaring FireballI can't say enough good things about Darkroom. It's fast, beautiful, powerful, and easy to understand and explore. And the team behind it keep improving the app on a regular basis.
Leo LaporteYouTubeDesktop class without the desktop. I'm really impressed — I wanted a way to edit photos directly on the iPad and I think this is what it's going to be for me.
The VergeDarkroom is one of the best apps around, with support for RAW and ProRAW photos, along with the option to edit photos in batches.
PetaPixelDarkroom is one of the highest-rated photo apps available for iOS users, going well beyond VSCO with its editing capabilities and offers pro-level features in a very beginner-friendly layout.
LifeWireThe first time you use Darkroom on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you’ll wonder why Apple didn’t make the Photos app this good.
Josh GinterThe Sweet SetupAll of the iPhone-specific features built into the app make it the premier editing app for iPhone photographers.
John VoorheesMacStoriesThe difference is that now the app can handle video editing as gracefully as it does photo editing.
Alex HeathCult of MacI’ve been beta testing it for the past few weeks, and it’s the best photo editor I’ve used on the iPhone.
- Dream come trueApr 15, 2026 · Heineken snakes
After experiencing Darkroom, everything changed. Being able to edit directly from my camera roll, copy those edits, and batch apply them to multiple photos made the workflow simple, fast, and enjoyable again.
Filipe Espósito9to5MacDarkroom is one of my favorite photo editors since it is available not only for iPhone but also for iPad and Mac.
- Color PlayFeb 26, 2026 · jimys
Love how the smallest adjustments can sometimes change everything. Isn’t that what art is anyway, a mistake that creates a different something brand new?
The Sweet SetupWe think Darkroom still represents the best balance of power, ease-of-use, end product, and frequent updates.
App StoreApp of the DayWith Darkroom, just a few taps can transform your photography.
iMoreDarkroom has been my go-to editor for a few years now. The interface is smooth and intuitive, and it has all of the tools I would need.
- Great StarterJan 10, 2026 · Random2026
Darkroom has been a more than amazing starter tool for photo editing. I am honestly questioning if I should even go for the Lightroom subscription — or just stick with Darkroom.
- Tone Mapping Slider for ProRawJan 29, 2026 · Dee3
It was nice to be able to reduce the tone mapping and build the image back up with this very capable editor. Still giving you 5 stars with hope!
Josh GinterThe Sweet SetupBut with each new release, Darkroom continues to push the bar for what can be done on iOS. In every way where Lightroom CC falls short on iOS, Darkroom picks up the pieces.
David AddisonYouTubeIt’s well worth its subscription fee — Bergen Co might have created the best photo editing app for iOS.
- The best photo editorNov 25, 2025 · Squirt Douglas
The grain simulation is wonderful and the fact it’s so native to iOS is a breath of fresh air. I can load RAW from my camera on my iPhone, jump into Darkroom, and edit on vacation without a laptop.
John VoorheesMacStoriesI’m glad I have the ability to edit in Darkroom on my iPhone, but the iPad is where the experience is best, which is why it’s great to have that option with the release of Darkroom 4.0.
- Great free OptionApr 10, 2026 · dUdE 7548
It is very thorough for being free and feels like one of the better apps to use for editing. It can be slightly confusing when first learning it, but it is a quick learn.
9to5MacDarkroom is streamlined for touching up photos and strikes a nice balance between powerful tools and usable features that makes it very approachable.
- Easy and powerfulAug 3, 2025 · ugaon30a
I recently moved to an iPad Pro and went looking for a go-to video editor. I’ve found it in Darkroom+ — and it’s my platform of choice for not only video, but also photos.
Josh GinterThe Sweet SetupDarkroom has always been the iPhone and iPad photo editor that floats powerfully under-the-radar.
- Great buy-it-once Lightroom replacementNov 28, 2025 · That guy9876
Love that you can do a subscription or just buy it outright. Took some getting used to coming from Lightroom, but it’s great on my iPad — very much worth it to be out of the Adobe stranglehold.
- Fantastic response timeNov 11, 2025 · Danny2Bikes
Filled out a bug report asking if there was a workaround. Got a response from one of the owners in under 24 hours with possible options to solve my problem. You can’t ask for better service than that.
iPhoneblog.deSometimes I jump back a few years in my iCloud media library and edit three or four pictures at random. That doesn't happen to me with any other photo editing app.
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Honest comparisons with the editor you use now: library, tools, presets, and pricing.

Darkroom vs. Lightroom
No import, no Adobe catalog. Compare library, pricing, presets, video, and tools.
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Darkroom vs. Apple Photos
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Darkroom vs. Photomator
Compare two native editors across presets, culling, workflow, and creative tools.
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Darkroom vs. Capture One
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Darkroom vs. VSCO
Explore the differences in filters, photo management, editing tools, and subscriptions.
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Darkroom vs. Snapseed
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Read the comparison →Affordable Memberships
Go premium with Darkroom+ and enjoy full creative control while editing.
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$3.33/month · Save 67%
Full access with a free trial and Family Sharing. Our most popular plan.
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$119.88/year · Billed monthly · No trial
Full access with the flexibility to cancel anytime.
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No time limit
Try every premium tool for as long as you like. Export needs Darkroom+.
DownloadOne Darkroom+ membership works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. Full access for a fraction of a Lightroom subscription — or pay once and own it. Compare Darkroom with other editors →
Questions
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Yes. One membership works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro when each device uses the same App Store account.
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