I dont remember darkrooms as being this fun!

Edit: Wheres the next update!?!

This app does what it sets out to do: It recreates the darkroom vibe. To that end, it is far more meditative and experimental than many other post-processing apps out there. The chemical names and descriptions are cryptic, and the mindblowing number of possible coctails that you can blend make this the perfect app for people that are looking to give their pictures zazz while playing around.

Are there other apps that can do similar things more quickly? Film lab comes to mind. So does camera bag and lomob. Hell, even The Mill will do most of the same sorts of things.

What sets this app apart is gobs of personality! Its almost like they managed to turn iPhone photography into a sandbox game--and I love that.

My biggest complaint with the app is that it almost seems to compete directly with Hipstamatic. The two apps dont seem to play well with each other (insofar as I can only stomach so much postprocessing) and that is a shame. Why do I have to make such hard choices?

Pros: Awesome experimental fun. Great presentation.

Cons: A bit slow at times. No choice of paper or matting.

Final word: If you liked hipstamatic, you will this. If you hated hipstamatic, you will still probably like this.

StVandtheG about SwankoLab, v1.1