Legacy purchases
Legacy purchases relate exclusively to purchases made before February 2020, and are no longer available. Legacy customers paid a one-time fee, not a subscription or membership fee, to access one or more of our features. The maximum fee was $9.99, which unlocked all available premium tools, the Curves and Color tools, along with all premium filters. The minimum charge was $1.99 for an early day single premium filter pack.
Legacy Feature Access
Legacy customers have access to the following premium Darkroom+ features:
- Flag & Reject - Introduced 2021
- Video Export - Introduced 2020
- Watermarking - Introduced 2020
- 39 Custom app icons - Introduced 2020
- Curves & Color Tool - Introduced 2015
- 39 Premium Presets - Introduced 2015
In addition to the Darkroom+ features listed above, legacy customers receive all free features and regular updates that Darkroom releases.
Legacy customers do not have access to the following Darkroom+ features:
- Color grading - Introduced 2022
- Masked local adjustments - Introduced 2022
Context
In February 2020, the Darkroom+ membership replaced one-time purchases. When Darkroom+ launched, we granted all paying customers full access to Darkroom+ until 2022 at no additional charge regardless of their initial purchase, as a thank you for their early day support.
Starting in 2022, legacy customers will no longer receive access to the latest additions to the Darkroom+ features. They will maintain indefinite access to all Darkroom+ features introduced before 2022.
Questions? Answers.
Can I upgrade to Darkroom+ from legacy?
Yes, you can. We provide an option in the settings to unlock Darkroom+. Also, whenever you attempt to use a tool that you currently do not have access to, an option to upgrade will appear.
Can I try Darkroom+, is there a trial?
Yes, there is. We offer a 7-day trial that you can cancel at any time. During this period, you'll have access to all Darkroom+ features, including the ones not available to legacy customers.
You can try all Darkroom+ for as long as you want with export restrictions.
Does my legacy purchase work access my devices?
Yes. If you have legacy feature access on one device, you can use it on any of your other devices like an iPhone, iPad or Mac. You don't have to purchase or subscribe to Darkroom+. You do have to make sure to login on all devices using the same App Store account you used to make the purchase.
If you have iCloud Keychain turned on, your devices will share access to your unlocked premium features automatically.
Alternatively, in the app go to Settings, on your iPhone at the left top of the photo grid. Once in Settings tap the 'Already made a purchase?' option and all your previous purchases should be fully restored.
How do I restore my legacy purchase on a new device?
If you have iCloud Keychain turned on, your devices will share access to your unlocked premium features automatically.
If that doesn't work in Darkroom, go to Settings, you can find the option at the left top of the photo grid on iPhone. Once in Settings tap the 'Already made a purchase?' option and all your previous purchases will be fully restored.
If that doesn't work you might want to make sure you are using the same App Store account as you made the original purchase with. You can also try and logout of the Apple App Store, and then log back in. You can also check to see the status of the App Store, and other services on Apple's System Status page.
Do I have to upgrade to Darkroom+?
No, you are not required to upgrade to Darkroom+. As a legacy customer, you will continue to have access to all the features you initially paid for, plus all the Darkroom+ features launched before 2022. However, keep in mind that any new features introduced from 2022 onwards will only be accessible with a Darkroom+ membership.
Do you have a discount to upgrade?
We don't offer a specific discount for upgrading from legacy to Darkroom+. However, we do offer seasonal discounts throughout the year, which could be used for this upgrade. We suggest following us on our social channels or checking the app regularly. We strive to ensure everyone is aware of our discount campaigns when they occur.
What happens to my legacy access if I try the Darkroom+ trial?
If you take advantage of the Darkroom+ trial, your legacy access will remain unaffected. After the trial ends, you will still have access to all the features you initially paid for, plus any Darkroom+ features introduced before 2022.
Can I go back to legacy if cancel Darkroom+ after upgrading?
Yes, if you decide to cancel Darkroom+ after upgrading, you will automatically revert back to your legacy access. All the features you initially paid for, plus any Darkroom+ features introduced before 2022, will still be accessible to you.
Can I make a legacy purchase?
No, you can no longer make a legacy purchase. Although legacy purchases are visible in the App Store as in app purchase, they exist only to ensure that legacy customers maintain access to legacy features.
Why was the switch to Darkroom+ made?
Since launching Darkroom in 2015, we've been dedicated to creating a photo-editing and management tool that matches any market leader in features, user experience, and design. We're also committed to the long-term development of Darkroom. That's why we've never sought outside funding and chosen a slow and steady growth approach.
The scope of our work will increase as our team and platform expand.
We consistently reinvest in our future, enabling us to develop long-awaited features, improve app stability, and significantly enhance its power and efficiency. To accomplish this, we need a sustainable business model that supports Darkroom's ongoing development and necessary investments.
Subscriptions have boosted our revenues, allowing us to hire additional staff, invest more in our infrastructure, and broaden our ambitions. With nine years of history demonstrating our commitment, we hope you'll trust us with your support.
If you have any other questions, please head over to our Help Center.