Photon Camera Downloads & RevenuePhoton Camera · Google Play
Photon Camera gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Photon Camera is #2 in Photography Free on Google Play in Indonesia and charting in 6 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Full timeline · 31 events
- 📈Photon Camera entered the top 100Top Free · Photography · BR
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new countryAustralia
- 🔎Photon Camera reached Top 10 for “camera android”#10 in United Kingdom search · popularity 34
- 🔎Photon Camera reached #1 for “camera”#1 in Indonesia search · popularity 82
- 🔎Photon Camera reached Top 10 for “camera android”#10 in Taiwan search · popularity 30
- 🔎Photon Camera reached Top 10 for “camera android”#9 in Spain search · popularity 34
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new countryJapan
- 📈Photon Camera entered the top 100Top Free · Photography · TW
- 📊Photon Camera: downloads up ×2.9 in a weekabout 46k a day now (our estimate)
- 📈Photon Camera entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Grossing · Photography · ID · Top Free · Photography · MX
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new country in 2 chartsMexico · United States
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new countryTurkey
- 📈Photon Camera entered the top 100Top Free · Photography · VN
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new country in 2 chartsBrazil · Taiwan
- 📈Photon Camera entered the top 10Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera new best rank in the overall chart: #6Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera new best rank in the overall chart: #17Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera entered the top 100Top Free · Photography · TH
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new countryThailand
- 📈Photon Camera new best rank in the overall chart: #82Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new countryVietnam
- 📈Photon Camera new best rank in the overall chart: #84Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera hit #1Top Free · Photography · ID
- 📈Photon Camera entered the top 100Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera new best rank in the overall chart: #88Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera new best rank in the overall chart: #102Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 📈Photon Camera charting in a new countryIndia
- 📈Photon Camera new best rank in the overall chart: #182Top Free · All Apps · ID
- 🆕Photon Camera first spotted by AppInsiderIndonesia
- 📦Photon Camera version 1.28.3.1fix bugs
- 🆕Photon Camera released on Google Play
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Photography FreePhoton Camera at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Photon Camera is a free, open-source manual photography app for enthusiasts and professionals seeking authentic film simulations and DSLR-like controls without AI processing. The app currently ranks #1 in Free Photography charts in Indonesia and holds top-60 positions in Thailand and Vietnam, indicating strong traction in Southeast Asian markets.
Similar apps: ProCam, Filmic Pro, Halide
Photon Camera on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.26.1.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Photon Camera downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Photon Camera's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Photon Camera before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Photon Camera makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | PhotographyFree | #2 |
| Indonesia | All AppsFree | #47 |
 Brazil | PhotographyFree | #108 |
 Thailand | PhotographyFree | #46 |
 Mexico | PhotographyFree | #172 |
 Vietnam | PhotographyFree | #63 |
 Turkey | PhotographyFree | #147 |
Apps near Photon Camera on the chart
Photography Free, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Photon Camera
From the 106 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the app for delivering professional-quality images and revitalizing older devices with smooth performance. However, significant complaints focus on Pro mode failures, video recording bugs like freezing or audio desync, and intrusive ads.
Mostly positive (77% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Features & content: “excellent app with many options”
- Useful: “one of the most great and useful CAMERA app I have ever seen”
- Design: “love this apps, UI and feature is Amazing”
- Speed & performance: “best app performance and can make your camera smooth and not blur ang he can make the live photo too”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Authors just like to add AI features rather than fix bugs 🤡”
About Photon Camera
The app is now open-source on GitHub: https://github.com/bjzhou/PhotonCamera
You are welcome to join the Telegram group to chat and share, though we may not be able to provide immediate responses to questions regarding App usage.
Telegram: https://t.me/photoncameraapp
Photon Camera is a hardcore camera app designed for enthusiasts who demand more than just snapshots. We strip away the over-processed AI look to bring back the authentic joy of optical photography. Whether you are a pro needing manual exposure or a street photographer chasing that perfect film look, Photon Camera transforms your device into a powerful creative tool.
✨ Key Features:
📸 Iconic Film Simulations Our advanced color engine meticulously recreates the signature looks of legendary camera brands. Get the perfect shot straight out of the camera.
Classic Styles: Includes presets inspired by Leica (Vivid/Monochrome), Fuji (NC/CC film simulations), Ricoh (High Contrast B&W), and Sony (Creative Looks FL/VV).
Adjustable Intensity: Fine-tune the filter strength or import your own LUTs for full creative control.
⚙️ Pro-Grade Manual Controls Take full command of your exposure with controls similar to a DSLR or Mirrorless camera.
Semi-Auto Metering: Features Shutter Priority (Tv) and ISO Priority modes for dynamic lighting conditions.
Professional Monitoring: Includes a real-time Histogram for exposure safety and Focus Peaking to ensure tack-sharp images.
Intuitive UI: Adjust EV, Shutter Speed, ISO, and White Balance effortlessly with our ergonomic dial interface.
🖼️ Signature Frames & Watermarks Turn your photos into art pieces ready for social media.
Elegant Borders: Choose from Polaroid styles, minimalist Black/White borders, and film strips.
Smart Watermarks: Automatically display your EXIF data (Shutter, ISO, Aperture, Model) on the frame, giving your photos a professional gallery look.
Custom Logos: Add branding elements to match your unique style.
📐 Precise Composition Tools
Multi-Aspect Ratios: Shoot in classic 3:2, standard 4:3, cinematic 16:9, or artistic 1:1.
Level & Grid: Built-in 3D horizon level and grid lines help you nail the perfect composition every time.
Why Photon Camera?
Zero Ads: A clean, immersive interface designed for focus.
Fast Capture: Optimized performance to catch fleeting moments.
Privacy First: Your photos stay on your device.
Download Photon Camera today and rediscover the art of light.
What's new in 1.28.3.1
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