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dnaimagery

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Well MacRumors it's been a wild ride these past 7 months developing this app. Since we were last on these boards we have been successful in the launch of Photo Candy and now have released a major update to the free version while simultaneously releasing Photo Candy Pro which will run $1.99. I've updated this post with relevant information & photos. If you would like a Promo Code to try out Photo Candy Pro I will be giving out 5 to MacRumors members and it's first come first serve! Thanks for your support and check out the new update.

If you want more information hop over to the itunes page in the appstore. It just got released today so it's hot off the presses!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-candy-add-shapes-patterns/id680469544?mt=8 (Free Version)

Photo Candy is a unique new app that allows you to add patterns on top of your photos & then mask them out with a shape. Full customization of colors & filters for the pattern, shape, and background allow you to take a normal photo and turn it into a piece of art. With over 40 patterns & shapes built in the possibilities are endless. Take your creativity to the next level with Photo Candy!

(Free Version)
Features ///
*Timer 5, 15, 30, 60 seconds
*Scale & Crop (Instagram Ready)
*Presets so you can save your favorite filter effects, pattern & shape combinations, and more!
*Favorites folder for easy access to your favorite patterns & shapes
*25 Filters & 20 Colors that you can control independently via opacity sliders. Blend colors & filters to create your own custom filters!
*40 Exclusive Patterns and Shapes! Modify them using pinch, rotate, and slide.
*Alignment & Rotation tool to precisely have control of your shapes & patterns.
*Multiple Layers so you can build as much or as little as you want
*Share your photos instantly via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc

How to use Photo Candy ///
* Upload or take a photo
* Scale and crop photo
* Add a preset, modify the preset, or start from scratch
* Add a pattern, modify the pattern to your liking, and then add a color/filter to your pattern
* Add a shape mask to your pattern, modify the shape to your liking, and add a color/filter to your shape
* Adjust the background color/filter
* Save and share to all your favorite social media sites

Whats Coming ///
We are overwhelmed by the support that you all have given us throughout the building of Photo Candy and we will continue to try to make Photo Candy the best app that it can be. Here’s a little of what you can expect as we gear up to give 100% full support to this app throughout it’s life cycle.

Community with featured Photo Candy edits from around the world.
In depth tutorials from the basics to advanced features of Photo Candy.
Developer chats, so you can give direct feedback straight to us!
Special themed pattern & shape packs.
More photo editing features.
And much, much more!

Make sure to hashtag your awesome candified photos #photocandy on Instagram or Twitter for your chance to be featured.

Follow us on Instagram @photocandyapp

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Bump for update.

Please PM me if you would like a Promo Code to try out Photo Candy Pro.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to e-mail me at dna (at) dnaimagery.com
 
I'll bite, trying to figure out the difference between the Free & Pro.

both have in-app purchases so doesn't seem like one is full and the other is buy as you use...is it the Shapes and Patterns part?

I have a few similar apps and sometimes they turn out too troublesome to use. I like how this looks with the gradients in the shapes.
 
First off, I've never seen another app that does what our app does to the level of customization that we offer (You'll find out once you test it out. It's not just a simple sticker app). If you do know of another app that does what ours does then please pm me as I would like to check them out. Tangent might be close in concept, but in form and function we are very different.

There are actually quite a few differences from the free and the pro version.

Here is a short list:
No IAP for Free version, we only push users to upgrade to pro
Access to over 250+ patterns & shapes w/more packs to come from various designers as well as seasonal packs
4 Additional packs unlocked (2 patterns / 2 shapes)
16 Additional Presets
Photo Editing features (constrast, brightness, exposure, saturation, temperature, grain) w/more editing features to come
Multiple crop sizes (7 various sizes instead of just 1:1)
You can add up to 5 shapes on your photo for some serious customization (This is the deal breaker!)

I have pm'd you a promo code.

Thanks for your interest!
 
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Gotcha...yeah from a quick-view I thought the other apps were similar...at work now and didn't get a chance to fully check into it.

I will check the App out over the weekend (hope to have some time)

It did spark my interest in what I could see from the screenshots.
THANKS!
 
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