# chunkybits: retro pixel camera — Retro camera for modern times

> Real-time retro pixel art camera with custom palettes and on-device processing. (iPhone/iPad app by Leglock Jakub Bilko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chunkybits-retro-pixel-camera/id6756674025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leglock Jakub Bilko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396488588)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chunkybits-retro-pixel-camera/id6756674025/reviews.md

## What is chunkybits?

chunkybits is a retro camera that paints the world in pixels. Point it at anything: your dog, your coffee, a sunset, and watch reality transform into pixel art in real time.

No filters applied after the fact. No "retro" preset that just lowers the saturation. chunkybits remaps every pixel through hand-crafted color palettes, the same way a retro console would have seen it. The result is unmistakably chunky, beautifully limited, and nostalgic.

FEATURES

• Real-time pixel-art camera with classic retro palettes
• Supports taking pictures and recording videos 
• Swipe to switch palettes instantly
• Import and create your own custom palettes
• Three quality levels
• Aspect ratios for every vibe: full, 16:9, 3:4, 1:1
• Pinch to zoom, tap to flip
• Save straight to your own chunkybits album

PRIVACY FIRST

Every pixel is processed on your device. No cloud, no account, no tracking, no ads. Your photos belong to you and never leave your phone unless you share them.

## Key features

- Real-time pixel-art camera
- Classic retro color palettes
- Custom palette import
- Multiple aspect ratios
- On-device processing
- Ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| chunkybits Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chunkybits-retro-pixel-camera/id6756674025/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My Review

*2026-06-24*

Very fun and simple app! UI is user friendly, lots of options to spice up photos with retro filters!

## Frequently asked questions about chunkybits

### Does chunkybits have ads?

No, chunkybits is completely ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and does not display any advertisements.

### How does chunkybits process photos?

chunkybits processes every pixel directly on your device. This means no cloud processing, no tracking, and your photos never leave your phone unless you choose to share them.

### Can I use my own color palettes in chunkybits?

Yes, chunkybits allows you to import and create your own custom color palettes. This feature offers a high degree of personalization for your pixel art creations.

### What aspect ratios are available in chunkybits?

chunkybits supports various aspect ratios to suit different styles, including full, 16:9, 3:4, and 1:1. This flexibility allows for diverse creative outputs.

### Is chunkybits available on Android devices?

Currently, chunkybits is only supported on iPhone devices. The app has not yet been released for Android platforms.

### How often is chunkybits updated?

The latest version of chunkybits is 1.1, which was last updated on June 26, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the age rating for chunkybits?

chunkybits has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

### What makes chunkybits' retro effect unique?

Unlike other apps that apply filters post-capture, chunkybits remaps pixels in real-time using hand-crafted color palettes, mimicking how retro consoles would have rendered images.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-08-19

- Added a lofi audio option to video recording

### 1.2 — 2026-07-08

- Added video recording to the app

### 1.1 — 2026-06-26

- Added a color randomize button to the palette editor
- Fixed an issue with the palette editor color picker
- Fixed some camera stability issues

### 1.0 — 2026-06-21

No release notes.

## More apps by Leglock Jakub Bilko

- [matfinder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matfinder/id6478724291)

All apps by Leglock Jakub Bilko: https://appshunter.io/developer/1396488588

## Related topics

[retro pixel camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/retro-pixel-camera)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*