Blark: Pro Black&White Camera
Black and White Photos, RAW
Free · In-App Purchases
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Blark is an Apple-featured, elegantly crafted monochrome camera app for iPhone. Experience the top-notch way to capture black & white photos and videos. Blark boosts your photography and videography skills.
From casual to pro photographers, Blark is rich with features for stunning black & white photos and videos.
Essential Tools
Capture the finest black & white images and videos. Tweak CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HIGHLIGHTS, SHADOW & SATURATION live, before shooting.
Manual focus lets you pinpoint focus. Use the grid and spirit level for precise composition.
RAW & ProRAW
Capture in RAW or ProRAW, keeping raw data accessible for later. Option to shoot in JPEG (HEIF).
Exposure Control
Control exposure fully, using auto or manual settings including shutter speed and ISO.
Color Tint
Apply subtle tints via the tint slider, compatible with Blark presets.
Histogram
Avoid exposure issues with the histogram to fine-tune shots and prevent clipping.
Camera & Lock Screen
Launch Blark from your lock screen or camera button, ensuring no missed moments.
Presets
Utilize Blark presets or craft your own. Store CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HIGHLIGHTS, SHADOW & SATURATION as presets, synced via iCloud.
Elegant & Private
Blark ensures no tracking or data transmission. Location data is only for tagging. Your photos are never collected. Enjoy a beautifully designed app respecting your privacy.
* Blark isn't free. A 7-day trial is available for subscription plans. Alternatively, a lifetime purchase is offered through a one-time in-app purchase.
* ProRAW requires iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max or newer.
Privacy Policy: https://blark.app/privacy
Terms Of Use: https://blark.app/terms
more I am completely in love with this app. I like to take a lot of black and white photos and sometimes I want to see the image in black and white before I shoot it. Blark solves that for me perfectly!
Developer Response Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad you love Blark!
I am completely in love with this app. I like to take a lot of black and white photos and sometimes I want to see the image in black and white before I shoot it. Blark solves that for me perfectly!
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad you love Blark!
I love everything about the app especially being able to take photos in RAW mode
Developer Response Thanks so much for the positive feedback, we are glad you love it!
I love everything about the app especially being able to take photos in RAW mode
Thanks so much for the positive feedback, we are glad you love it!
Camera Controls are back. Use Camera Control to adjust Exposure, Contrast, Brightness, Focus, and Zoom, and choose your capture mode without leaving the screen. It’s faster to dial in the look you want, whether you’re shooting something bright, boosting contrast, or locking focus on a subject.
We also fixed a bug where the app could rotate your orientation when launching Blark from the lock screen, Control Centre, or the Action button.
We fixed a bug that rotated the orientation when your phone was in landscape and you switched cameras.
1.0.37 Jul 9
Camera Controls are back. Use Camera Control to adjust Exposure, Contrast, Brightness, Focus, and Zoom, and choose your capture mode without leaving the screen. It’s faster to dial in the look you want, whether you’re shooting something bright, boosting contrast, or locking focus on a subject.
We also fixed a bug where the app could rotate your orientation when launching Blark from the lock screen, Control Centre, or the Action button.
We fixed a bug that rotated the orientation when your phone was in landscape and you switched cameras.
1.0.36 Jun 12
Camera Controls are back. Use Camera Control to adjust Exposure, Contrast, Brightness, Focus, and Zoom, and to choose your capture mode without leaving the screen. It is faster to dial in the look you want, whether you are shooting something bright, adding contrast, or locking focus on a subject.
We also fixed a bug where the app could rotate your orientation when launching Blark from the lock screen, Control Centre, or the action button.
1.0.35 Jun 11
Improved camera reliability when taking photos, including fixes for rare issues with high-resolution captures and image processing.
Fix for properly deleting photos from the Blark gallery.
1.0.34 May 8
Fix for properly deleting photos from the Blark gallery.
1.0.33 Apr 9
Opening the gallery now only jumps to your latest photo or video if you’ve actually just captured something.
We’ve revamped two presets and added a new one called Irony.
Videos now play with sound even if your device was on silent, as long as your volume is turned up.
Camera lens switching is now more consistent and feels smoother.
You can now get to your most recent photo even faster.
We’re excited to introduce Monochrome, a new Blark magazine showcasing standout black and white photography from creators worldwide, plus tips, guides, and insights to inspire you, break creative blocks, and help you shoot stronger black and white images.
Blark now includes a companion Apple Watch app, so you can quickly snap photos and record videos right from your wrist.
1.0.32 Apr 5
Opening the gallery now only jumps to your latest photo or video if you’ve actually just captured something.
We’ve revamped two presets and added a new one called Irony.
Videos now play with sound even if your device was on silent, as long as your volume is turned up.
Camera lens switching is now more consistent and feels smoother.
You can now get to your most recent photo even faster.
We’re excited to introduce Monochrome, a new Blark magazine showcasing standout black and white photography from creators worldwide, plus tips, guides, and insights to inspire you, break creative blocks, and help you shoot stronger black and white images.
Blark now includes a companion Apple Watch app, so you can quickly snap photos and record videos right from your wrist.
1.0.31 Apr 3
Lots of speed improvements to make Blark quicker to use so you never miss a shot.
Major bug fix for a crash on iPhone 12 Pro that caused Blark to quit on launch.
Bug fix for a crash when shooting in RAW.
Bug fix for presets not showing up. Presets now display and work properly.
Bug fix for incorrect selfie camera rotation on iPhone 17 and newer.
Your photos are now saved in a dedicated Blark album in your photo library.
Heavy optimization to reduce Blark’s storage size on your device.
Faster switching between photo and video.
Smoother, more consistent camera lens switching.
You can now see your most recent photo even faster.
Introducing Monochrome, a new Blark magazine featuring standout black and white photography from creators around the world, plus thoughtful tips, guides, and perspectives to inspire you, help you push through creative blocks, and shoot stronger black and white images.
Blark now includes a companion Apple Watch app, so you can quickly snap photos and record videos right from your wrist.
1.0.30 Mar 11
Lots of speed improvements to make Blark quicker to use so you never miss a shot.
Major bug fix for a crash on iPhone 12 Pro that caused Blark to quit on launch.
Bug fix for a crash when shooting in RAW.
Bug fix for presets not showing up. Presets now display and work properly.
Bug fix for incorrect selfie camera rotation on iPhone 17 and newer.
Your photos are now saved in a dedicated Blark album in your photo library.
Heavy optimization to reduce Blark’s storage size on your device.
Faster switching between photo and video.
Smoother, more consistent camera lens switching.
You can now see your most recent photo even faster.
Introducing Monochrome, a new Blark magazine featuring standout black and white photography from creators around the world, plus thoughtful tips, guides, and perspectives to inspire you, help you push through creative blocks, and shoot stronger black and white images.
Blark now includes a companion Apple Watch app, so you can quickly snap photos and record videos right from your wrist.
1.0.29 Feb 24
Lots of speed improvements to make Blark faster and smoother to use. We’re always working so you never miss a shot.
Major bug fix for a crash on iPhone 12 Pro that caused Blark to quit on launch.
Bug fix for a crash when shooting in RAW.
Your shots now also appear in a Blark folder in your photo library.
We optimized the app to reduce Blark’s size on your device.
Switching between photo and video is now faster.
Camera lens switching is now more consistent and smoother.
You can now see your last photo more quickly.
We’re excited to introduce Monochrome, a new Blark magazine showcasing standout black and white photography from creators around the world, plus tips, guides, and perspectives to inspire you, help you push through creative blocks, and strengthen your black and white work.
Blark now includes a companion Apple Watch app, so you can quickly snap photos and record videos right from your wrist.
1.0.28 Feb 11
Lots of performance improvements to make Blark faster to use. We’re always working to help you never miss a shot.
Fixed a major crash on iPhone 12 Pro that caused Blark to quit on launch.
Fixed a crash when shooting in RAW.
Camera lens switching is now smoother and more consistent.
Introducing Monochrome, a new Blark magazine showcasing standout black and white photography from creators around the world, with practical tips, guides, and perspectives to inspire you, break creative blocks, and help you shoot stronger black and white images.
Blark now includes a companion Apple Watch app, so you can quickly snap photos and record videos right from your wrist.
1.0.27 Jan 20
Quick fix for crash when toggling photo/video
1.0.26 2025-11-09
Quick fix for crash when toggling photo/video
1.0.25 2025-10-30
Enhanced speed means Blark snaps photos even quicker.
Fixed crashes during picture capture.
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Introducing the Liquid Glass update for iOS 26: new UI and features!
Blark is now even faster—capture moments instantly.
Add gentle tints to your photos with Blark’s tint slider and presets.
Receive daily prompts to inspire your photography journey. Keep practicing to grow!
1.0.24 2025-10-06
Enhanced speed means Blark snaps photos even quicker.
Fixed crashes during picture capture.
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Introducing the Liquid Glass update for iOS 26: new UI and features!
Blark is now even faster—capture moments instantly.
Add gentle tints to your photos with Blark’s tint slider and presets.
Receive daily prompts to inspire your photography journey. Keep practicing to grow!
1.0.23 2025-10-02
Exciting Liquid Glass update for iOS 26. New look and added features!
Blark is now faster. Capture every moment seamlessly.
Add gentle tints to your photos. Adjust with the tint slider in any Blark preset.
Receive daily photo prompts. Grow by practicing regularly!
1.0.22 2025-09-19
Exciting Liquid Glass update for iOS 26. New look and added features!
Blark is now faster. Capture every moment seamlessly.
Add gentle tints to your photos. Adjust with the tint slider in any Blark preset.
Receive daily photo prompts. Grow by practicing regularly!
1.0.21 2025-09-15
Fixed issue with enlarged view when launching Blark from lock screen or camera control
Resolved crash when switching lenses in video mode
1.0.20 2025-08-12
Fixed issue with enlarged view when launching Blark from lock screen or camera control
Resolved crash when switching lenses in video mode
1.0.19 2025-08-08
Hi everyone! Thanks for your ongoing support of Blark. This update fixes two major bugs: one causing crashes when using the Shutter slider, and another when focusing.
With these issues resolved, you can return to capturing stunning black and white photos with Blark.
1.0.18 2025-07-31
Resolved crash in Portrait mode and fixed memory leaks.
1.0.17 2025-07-17
Resolved crash in Portrait mode and fixed memory leaks.
1.0.16 2025-07-16
Fixed crash when switching to Portrait mode.
1.0.15 2025-07-14
Introducing Video in Blark
Capture your stories with striking black and white videos in Blark. Known for its film-like style, our app now lets you shoot both pics and vids in emotive monochrome.
Update today to turn daily tales into cinematic frames.
Plus, we fixed an issue where Blark vanished when launched from the Lock screen or widgets. Access your creative tools smoothly whenever the mood hits.
1.0.14 2025-06-21
Introducing Video Capture in Blark
Share your stories with captivating black & white videos, now in Blark. Our app, famous for its unique film look, lets you capture photos and videos seamlessly, preserving every moment in striking monochrome.
Update now to turn daily tales into cinematic art, crafted frame by frame.
We've also fixed an issue where Blark would be hidden when launched from the Locked screen, control center widget, or camera controls. Now, access is seamless whenever inspiration hits.
1.0.13 2025-06-17
Camera Controls are back. Use Camera Control to adjust Exposure, Contrast, Brightness, Focus, and Zoom, and choose your capture mode without leaving the screen. It’s faster to dial in the look you want, whether you’re shooting something bright, boosting contrast, or locking focus on a subject.
We also fixed a bug where the app could rotate your orientation when launching Blark from the lock screen, Control Centre, or the Action button.
We fixed a bug that rotated the orientation when your phone was in landscape and you switched cameras.
more Version 1.0.37 Jul 9
Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Supported Features
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