Darkroom

Name: Darkroom
Rating: 8.6

by Bergen Co.

Pro-grade photo and video editor native to Apple devices

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Darkroom is the mobile editor that understands the Apple ecosystem. It plugs directly into iCloud Photos — no importing, no exporting, just open and edit. Batch editing is the standout: edit one photo, apply to the entire set. RAW support is solid, colour tools are professional-grade, and it handles video too. If you're deep in Apple and want one editing app across iPhone and iPad, this is it.

Our Take

Pros

✓Deep iCloud Photos integration — zero friction
✓Batch editing across your entire library
✓Professional colour tools including curves
✓Handles photo and video editing
✓Beautiful Apple-native design

Cons

✗Apple only — no Android
✗Premium subscription for best features
✗Can't replace desktop editors for complex work
✗Limited preset ecosystem vs Lightroom

Verdict: The best iOS photo editor for photographers in the Apple ecosystem. Zero-friction iCloud integration means you actually edit photos on your phone.

Composite Score

8.6

App Store

4.6/5(18,000 reviews)

4.5/5(60 reviews)

How we calculate this score

The composite score is a weighted average of ratings from major review platforms, normalized to a 0-10 scale. Each platform rating (out of 5) is doubled to fit the scale. Manual overrides may be applied by the editorial team.