Super 16 is a video camera application for iOS and Android that applies real-time 16mm and 8mm film effects to mobile footage.
Product velocity
Dormant
Daily rank 🇺🇸
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Photo & Video
Sentiment
4.7
14k reviews
Nemesis
Fragmented field
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the need for expensive post-processing software by enabling professional-grade color grading and film emulation during the live capture process.
For Videographers and filmmakers seeking authentic vintage film aesthetics for mobile video production.
What does it look like?
Key features
Applies vintage 16mm and 8mm film effects including grain, flicker, and gate weave during live recording.
Allows users to import .cube, .3dl, .vlt, and .csp files from professional software like DaVinci Resolve.
Provides granular adjustment of focus, exposure, and zoom settings during video capture.
How much does it cost?
The freemium model relies on broad feature access to drive install volume, with monetization via IAP.
Velocity
Dormant developmentnew contentsocial featuresShow more...
Development has stalled, with no new feature builds or updates released in the last 306 days. The app currently operates at a zombie cadence, as the last recorded update occurred in October 2025. There is no evidence of active maintenance or ongoing support for the platform.
Who built it?
Dmitry Shatilov
4 apps tracked · Photo & Video
0.3MP Camera
Super 16 | 16mm Film Сamera
0.3MP CameraUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads thrilled. Users appreciate authentic film emulation quality provides a professional aesthetic for users without requiring expensive hardware and generous free tier allows casual creators to access core features without immediate subscription pressure, but report intermittent file saving failures cause users to lose recorded footage after successful capture sessions.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Authentic film emulation quality provides a professional aesthetic for users without requiring expensive hardware
- Generous free tier allows casual creators to access core features without immediate subscription pressure
- Custom LUT import functionality enables advanced users to integrate their own professional color grading workflows
- Intermittent file saving failures cause users to lose recorded footage after successful capture sessions
82 of 82 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Thrilled overall
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Competitive landscape for Super 16 | 16mm Film Сamera
How's the Photo & Video market?
Super 16 maintains a high 4.91 rating on iOS, though the 306-day update gap signals a shift toward maintenance-mode status. The lack of recent feature expansion limits its ability to capture new segments in the competitive mobile film-emulation space.
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Key takeaways for Super 16 | 16mm Film Сamera
Where is it heading?
The mobile film-emulation market is consolidating around apps that support vertical-first social media workflows. Super 16's maintenance-mode cadence leaves it exposed to competitors that prioritize portrait mode and frequent stability updates, which will likely erode its current rating lead over the next two quarters.
- The 306-day update gap suggests the team has shifted to maintenance mode, which leaves the app vulnerable to rivals with faster feature cadences.
- Persistent file-saving failures erode user trust, which compounds the churn pressure already visible in the lack of recent feature expansion.
The SWOT
- Custom LUT import functionality enables advanced users to integrate their own professional color grading workflows
- Localized pricing remains untapped in high-ARPU markets where professional film emulation software commands higher price points
Next best moves
Audit file-saving logic because file-loss complaints are the #1 churn risk → stabilize retention
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The 10-month update silence is a strategic vulnerability…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's competitive outlook has declined due to a 306-day update gap, which has transformed the perception of its development cadence from a stable, focused tool into a vulnerable, maintenance-mode product.
Bottom line
Addressing the file-saving failures and hardware-specific lens bugs would stabilize the core user base, as these technical regressions currently outweigh the value of the app's professional-grade film emulation features.
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Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is Super 16 suitable for professional film projects?
Does Super 16 support vertical video for social media?
Can I use Super 16 without an internet connection?
Sources
- [1] Play Store listing, source
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