# Proactive Photo-Printing Apps The Fotr App Prints Out Every Photo That You Capture By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoprinting-app References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/23/fotr-takes-you-back-to-photography-s-bad-old-days/) & [fotr.co](https://fotr.co/) With the explosion of high-tech photo-editing and sharing services out there, people have grown to miss old-school photo engagement, which is why Fotr has gone ahead and released a photo-printing app that lets you take photos -- and then prints every image that you snap. Once users download the Fotr app, they're given the opportunity to purchase what is dubbed a film roll but is actually a set of photo prints that will be delivered to you within a period of 10 days after capturing photos. Users can choose from different plans ranging from $20 to $33 depending on the frame specifications chosen. What's great about this photo-printing app is that it allows users to enjoy the unmatched convenience of [smartphone photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-photoshop-app-for-iphone) while allowing them to enjoy the unbeatable charm and tangible engagement associated with photo prints. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Proactive Photo Printing:** There is a growing trend of apps that allow users to print their photos in real-time, combining the convenience of smartphone photography with the tangible engagement of physical prints. - **Old-school Photo Engagement:** People are craving the charm and nostalgia of printed photos, leading to the development of apps that enable users to easily print their digital images. - **Convenience and Tangibility:** Apps like Fotr are bridging the gap between digital and physical photography, providing users with a seamless experience of capturing and printing photos. ### Where This Applies - **Print Services:** Companies in the print industry have an opportunity to leverage proactive photo-printing apps to offer new services and solutions to their customers. - **Photography Apps:** Developers of mobile photography apps can incorporate printing features to meet the growing demand for tangible photo engagement. - **Photography Equipment:** Manufacturers of photography accessories can explore innovative ways to integrate mobile printing options into their products, tapping into the convenience and tangibility trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollylook-eye.md) - [Timeless Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photos-by-artkive.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Elongated Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-panorama.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Instant Film Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3.md) - [Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-smile.md) - [App-Connected Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-studio-plus.md)