The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor

Lux Optics has released Halide Mark III, the latest version of its camera app for iPhone and iPad, after announcing it in December 2024. The app adds a film simulation engine with five new Looks for landscapes, portraits, cityscapes, and black-and-white photography, and is available via a $59.99 purchase or $19.99 annual subscription.

Halide’s update reflects growing demand for premium mobile photography tools that recreate analog aesthetics without requiring separate editing workflows. The pricing also shows how niche creative apps are leaning on subscription and paid-upfront models as Apple’s camera hardware continues to improve.