Darkroom feels instantly familiar, because it closely mimics the layout of the built-in Photos app.
I asked CEO and founder Majd Taby if that was the case.
This was actually the explicit intent.
Darkroom
In Darkroom, you are always in edit mode.
This completely removes the boundary between browsing and editing.
The power of this simple change is startling.
Darkroom
Thats why we invest so much in library management, navigation speed, and lightweight interactions.
Even videos can be edited.
The Whole Package
I always love it when a system comes as a complete solution (i.e.
Darkroom
And yet, it remains an app design for what Taby calls serious mobile photographers.
Were not trying to convert every DSLR photographer using the latest 100+MP cameras, says Taby.
There are integrated alternatives, like Google Photos, or Adobe’s Lightroom.
In fact, Lightroom is an excellent ecosystem for users of both Apple and Windows machines.
It has apps for desktop and mobile, and they all sync.
But what Lightroom doesnt do is integrate with your existing library.
The good news is that you might use Darkroom for free, and then upgrade via in-app purchases.
Even Apple loves the app: Last yearDarkroom won an Apple Design Award.
