Pearla - Pro Filmic Camera
Film Emulation, Log Profiles
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
Pearla is a professional camera app built for photographers and filmmakers who need complete control and high-quality results.
This version introduces Pearla III — a significant update that brings a new interface, improved color management, and a rebuilt architecture designed for reliability, flexibility, and performance.
Pearla supports advanced workflows with manual controls, custom film emulation, and professional capture formats. It separates photo and video settings, supports external drives and HDMI output, and gives you direct access to files through a built-in media manager.
Pearla's film emulation engine enables detailed tonal control and custom recipes designed to replicate the look and feel of classic film stocks. For those working with Log capture, Pearla offers expanded support for popular Log profiles, waveform monitoring, and new tone mapping controls.
Whether you're shooting for a client, documenting everyday life, or building a personal archive, Pearla is designed to support a focused, intentional creative process.
Subscription pricing and terms:
A subscription is required to use Pearla.
Pearla offers an auto-renewing yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all features while you maintain an active subscription.
Pearla requires an iPhone device running iOS 18 or later.
more NEW:
RealHUE support for the new iPhone 17e
3.2.6 16 Mar
BUG FIXES:
- Fixed bug that caused Pearla to crash at startup for some users.
3.2.5 26 Feb
BUG FIXES:
- FIXED: Issue causing Pearla to crash randomly on some devices.
- FIXED: Issue causing some LUTs to freeze the camera.
3.2.4 18 Feb
BUG FIXES:
- FIXED bug that caused some photo features to lock.
- There's now a clear warning when selecting video features that cannot be played on iPhone. These videos can not be stored in the photo library or played in Pearla's media library.
- FIXED the issue that caused frame drops when recording videos with custom profiles.
3.2.3 12 Feb
BUG FIXES
- Fixed a crash that could occur when switching lenses on some devices.
- Fixed an issue where Open Gate formats were unavailable on certain devices.
3.2.2 26/12/2025
NEW: RealHUE
Pearla introduces a new standard for mobile color accuracy. RealHUE is our custom color calibration engine, delivering natural, true-to-life color on every supported iPhone. Each device is individually calibrated across multiple lighting conditions for faithful, consistent results you won’t find in other camera apps.
NEW: Fujifilm F-Log2 support
NEW: ProRes RAW video recording
Available on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
NEW: Import and export custom color profiles
FIX: UI refinements and stability improvements
FIX: Front-facing camera orientation issue on iPhone 17 devices
3.2 23/12/2025
Open Gate 4K Log support for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
BUG FIX:
External monitoring orientation glitches.
3.1.2 20/09/2025
Audio Enhancements:
External audio sources support
Audio metering
Linear PCM audio recording in 16-bit and 32-bit
Stereo or Mono audio recording options
44.1 kHz or 48.0 kHz audio sample rates
Video & Photo Capabilities:
Option to crop captured photos to selected aspect ratio
XPan aspect ratio support.
Capture desqueezed anamorphic photos
Compression settings for HEVC and H.264 recordings
Color & Display:
Support for any LUT size (expanded from 33 and 64 only)
Improved live grain in viewfinder
Monitor flipped image (X/Y axis)
Launch Pearla via Apple Shortcuts
Orientation lock
Focus & Control:
Custom file names for photos and videos
Tilta Nucleus-M support
Focus peaking with customizable colors
Custom button shortcuts for Orientation lock and audio metering overlay
BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
Fixed frame rate update issues in some recording modes
Expanded HEIF support
Fixed desqueezed anamorphic video recording settings bug
Fixed Open Gate frame dropping after extended recording on older devices.
3.1 17/07/2025
NEW: Simulated Lens Blur Settings Tab
NEW: Diagnostics tools for more efficient technical support
FIX: A bug that caused the toolbar and main dial to go out of sync occasionally
FIX: A bug that caused some devices to crash when recording in ProRes
3.0.4 25/06/2025
NEW: The UI/UX for managing custom film emulation profiles is now more in line with LUT management -- Double tap to edit, single tap to select.
FIX: A bug that caused the viewfinder to glitch with some custom profiles.
FIX: A bug that made a 48MP optional on some unsupported devices and unsupported conditions.
3.0.3 19/06/2025
NEW: Camera Controls support for iPhone 16 devices.
FIX: A bug that caused the 'Help' tab on the settings screen to be inaccessible in portrait orientation.
FIX: A bug caused the front-facing camera to record in the wrong orientation on some devices.
FIX: A bug that caused the grain to render incorrectly in Custom Profile image processing mode.
FIX: A bug that caused the flash not to trigger in photo capture mode under some conditions.
FIX: A bug that caused some Bluetooth devices not to work.
FIX: A bug that caused exposure and white balance settings not to persist when changing lenses.
FIX: A bug that caused videos to render incorrectly in some circumstances after changing resolutions.
3.0.2 18/06/2025
NEW: Setting and shortcut to toggle storage overlay on/off.
NEW: Setting to auto-save copies of photos/videos to the Photos app.
NEW: Media library sorting by creation date.
FIX: Bug that caused photo borders not to work.
FIX: Bug that caused images in the media library to render in low resolution.
FIX: Bug that caused the grain to render too strongly in the viewfinder.
3.0.0
NEW: Fully redesigned interface and capture pipeline
NEW: Significant performance improvements
NEW: External recording to files or drives
NEW: HDMI out support
NEW: Anamorphic de-squeeze (monitoring and capture), including Vertical anamorphic shooting mode.
NEW: New waveform and histogram monitor
NEW: Expanded Log profile support (ARRI LogC3, Canon C-Log3, DJI D-Log, Fujifilm F-Log, Nikon N-Log, Panasonic V-Log, Sony S-Log2 and S-Log3)
NEW: Optional HEIF support for photo capture
NEW: Separate settings for photo and video modes
NEW: Gestures for quick access to exposure and focus control
NEW: Updated themes and customization options
NEW: Built-in media manager
3.0.1 16/06/2025
NEW: Fully redesigned interface and capture pipeline
NEW: Significant performance improvements
NEW: External recording to files or drives
NEW: HDMI out support
NEW: Anamorphic de-squeeze (monitoring and capture), including Vertical anamorphic shooting mode.
NEW: New waveform and histogram monitor
NEW: Expanded Log profile support (ARRI LogC3, Canon C-Log3, DJI D-Log, Fujifilm F-Log, Nikon N-Log, Panasonic V-Log, Sony S-Log2 and S-Log3)
NEW: Optional HEIF support for photo capture
NEW: Separate settings for photo and video modes
NEW: Gestures for quick access to exposure and focus control
NEW: Updated themes and customization options
NEW: Built-in media manager
Many of Pearla's features were re-engineered from the ground up for stability and performance.
3.0.0 12/06/2025
BUG FIX: We fixed the issue that caused the viewfinder to go black. There's also a clear troubleshooting message if this happens again.
BUG FIX: Fixed the issue that allowed users to select video codecs that were unsupported on their devices.
BUG FIX: Fixed the issue of video recordings not being stored in the Photo Library under some configurations.
BUG FIX: Fixed the issue of portrait mode being turned off unnecessarily on some devices.
BUG FIX: Fixed the issue that caused random capture toggling when returning from the settings screen.
2.2.2 10/05/2025
NEW FEATURES
10 bit video support
Tone mapping control
New color spaces: Canon C-Log3, Blackmagic Design Film Gen 5, ARRI LogC3, DJI D-Log, Fujifilm F-Log, Sony S-Log2 and Panasonic V-Log.
Better handling of caching and temp files.
Improved stabilization
Bluetooth shutter support for camera grips.
Improved image processing in photo mode.
BUG FIXES:
Fixed bug that caused some LUTs not to load properly.
2.2.1 25/04/2025
FIXED: Bug that caused image stabilization to switch off in some video modes.
FIXED: Bug that caused caused tapping to focus shift exposure values in video capture mode.
2.1.2 18/02/2025
BUG FIXES:
Fix for viewfinder freeze when loading LUTs larger than 33.
NEW FEATURES
Ability to reset to Pearla system defaults.
NEW IN 2.1
Introducing Professional Video Recording
With Pearla's groundbreaking video capabilities, transform your iPhone into a proper cinema camera. We're proud to introduce features never before seen on iOS, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with mobile filmmaking.
Industry-First Features:
- Open Gate 4K Recording: With open gate recording, you can capture every pixel your iPhone's sensor offers, providing maximum creative flexibility.
- Professional LOG Profile Support: Integrate iPhone footage seamlessly with your professional workflows with LOG recording across all iPhone models. Pearl-Log offers real-time color -space transformation to match industry-standard profiles, including Sony S-Log3 and Nikon N-Log. This breakthrough enables seamless integration with professional workflows.
- Film Simulations: Pearla's film simulations, previously available only for photos, are now fully supported in video mode.
- Pure Cinema Output: We've removed digital sharpening from the video pipeline, delivering naturally cinematic footage that perfectly matches the aesthetic of professional cinema cameras.
Additional Features:
- Comprehensive Codec Support: Choose HEVC, H.264, and ProRes to match your post-production workflow.
- Custom LUT Support: Apply and preview LUTs in real-time during the recording.
- Shutter Angle Control: Work with traditional cinema shutter angles instead of shutter speed for authentic motion blur.
Enhanced Performance & User Experience:
- Enhanced stability across all supported devices
- Refined user interface
- Improved real-time preview performance
- Significantly faster image processing even at the highest quality settings.
2.1.1 12/02/2025
Introducing Professional Video Recording
With Pearla's groundbreaking video capabilities, transform your iPhone into a proper cinema camera. We're proud to introduce features never before seen on iOS, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with mobile filmmaking.
Industry-First Features:
- Open Gate 4K Recording: With open gate recording, you can capture every pixel your iPhone's sensor offers, providing maximum creative flexibility.
- Professional LOG Profile Support: Integrate iPhone footage seamlessly with your professional workflows with LOG recording across all iPhone models. Pearl-Log offers real-time color -space transformation to match industry-standard profiles, including Sony S-Log3 and Nikon N-Log. This breakthrough enables seamless integration with professional workflows.
- Film Simulations: Pearla's film simulations, previously available only for photos, are now fully supported in video mode.
- Pure Cinema Output: We've removed digital sharpening from the video pipeline, delivering naturally cinematic footage that perfectly matches the aesthetic of professional cinema cameras.
Additional Features:
- Comprehensive Codec Support: Choose HEVC, H.264, and ProRes to match your post-production workflow.
- Custom LUT Support: Apply and preview LUTs in real-time during the recording.
- Shutter Angle Control: Work with traditional cinema shutter angles instead of shutter speed for authentic motion blur.
Enhanced Performance & User Experience:
- Enhanced stability across all supported devices
- Refined user interface
- Improved real-time preview performance
- Significantly faster image processing even at the highest quality settings.
2.1.0 10/02/2025
BUG FIXES
FIXED: Bug that caused some devices to crash at startup.
FIXED: Bug that caused crashes when taking too many high-quality photos at high speed.
FIXED: Bug that caused Pearla to prioritise quality when selecting speed.
2.0.4 11/12/2024
BUGS FIXED:
- A bug that caused occasional crashes when switching lenses on some devices.
- A bug that disabled portrait mode on some supported devices
- A bug that made zooming functionality lag on some devices
- A bug that caused images to look very soft on some devices.
2.0.3 28/11/2024
BUG FIX: This release fixes a bug that sometimes causes the launch screen to hang.
2.0.1 13/11/2024
Pearla v2 - Pearla's most significant update yet!
This update introduces powerful new features, improvements, and customizations to enhance your photography experience.
New Features:
Brand New Interface: A sleek, intuitive design for a smoother, more enjoyable experience.
Real-time Recipes Preview: You now get real-time previews when using film recipes.
Manual Focus Control: Take complete control of your shots with manual focus, allowing for precise adjustments.
Manual White Balance Control: Perfect your lighting with custom white balance, always ensuring true-to-life colours.
Better Zoom Control: Zoom with greater precision for more detailed, high-quality shots.
Improved Image Quality on All iPhones: Pearla's enhanced image processing delivers noticeably improved image quality on all devices.
Enhanced Customization Options: You can personalize your experience with new shortcuts, themes, and app icons.
N-Log Colour Space: Cinematic HDR now supports the Nikon N-Log colour space.
Improved Portrait Mode: Enjoy a more natural and realistic portrait mode.
Add Borders Around Images: Personalize your photos with borders to frame your compositions.
Camera control: Support for camera controls on iPhone 16 models.
New Standard Color Profile: A rich, timeless film simulation that brings out flattering skin tones, medium contrast, and captivating vibrancy—ideal for capturing real-life moments with depth and richness.
New Film Simulation - Niveus: Embrace cool tones and high contrast with Niveus, perfect for bold, atmospheric imagery that evokes a serene, pristine world.
Performance Improvements:
Re-engineered from the Ground Up: Pearla v2 has been completely reworked for better stability, smoother performance, and an improved user experience.
Whether you're a professional photographer or love capturing life's beautiful moments, Pearla v2 allows you to create stunning, filmic imagery easily.
2.0.0 12/11/2024
BUG FIXES:
Fixes a bug that caused Pearla not to work offline.
Fixes a bug that caused Pearla to set the wrong scale factor for telephoto lenses on some devices.
1.4.1 19/06/2024
NEW FEATURES:
- Pearla now stores location information in the photo's metadata.
1.4 13/05/2024
BUG FIXES
- FIXED shutter lag issue that impacted many users
- FIXED Metadata not saving to photos
- FIXED Display showing wrong MP count
PERFORMANCE BOOST
- We rebuilt some UI aspects and re-engineered some processes to deliver a substantially smoother, faster user experience.
- We added clearer visible cues to indicate when the shutter is open (the camera is not ready to capture another photo) and when a photo is being "developed" in the background (not preventing users from capturing additional images).
NEW FEATURES
- Preview photos in Pearla: Once a photo is done processing, tap the thumbnail at the bottom left of the preview feed to preview the final image without navigating to the photos app.
1.3 08/05/2024
NEW:
RealHUE support for the new iPhone 17e
more Version 3.2.6 16 Mar
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