# Classic Camera by Hipstamatic — user reviews > 1,649 indexed App Store user reviews of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic by Hipstamatic, LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 4,537 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,950 · 4★ 319 · 3★ 91 · 2★ 44 · 1★ 133 ## What do users think of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Powerful creative tool - 👍 Versatile lens/film combinations - 🎨 Unique vintage-style photography - 💡 Ability to edit existing photos - 👍 Reliable and consistent performance **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🔋 High battery consumption - 💰 Expensive in-app purchases - 🤔 Confusing interface changes - 🙁 Inability to restore purchases **Commonly reported bugs** - Photos not saving properly - Viewfinder not aligning correctly - Inability to change ISO settings without crashing - Purchased items disappearing from the app - Syncing issues between devices **Most requested features** - Add support for iPhone 14 Pro camera - Improve RAW file handling - Implement batch photo editing - Provide better organization for purchased items - Introduce an undo/redo function ## Newest reviews (11 of 1,649) ### 4/5 — still the best! however... *2026-08-10, version 376* it stoped opening correctly on my ipad mini 6 several updates ago. the camera image is halfway off the screen and i can't shoot photos with it because the button is off the screen too. i assumed you or apple updates would fix the problem, but here it is many months later and i can edit photos from apple photo album and that's all i can do. i was one of the early users and it still works fantastic on my iphone, but can we get the same restored on ipad? ❤️ ### 3/5 — Glitch 6/13/2026 *2026-06-14, version 376* There is a problem, it says " a server with a specified hostname could not be found" ### 3/5 — Problemas de servidor? *2026-06-12, version 376* Llevo varios días sin poder acceder a las opciones de la nube y de compra y descarga de packs. Me aparece como problema de servidor. ### 2/5 — Need update *2026-03-03, version 375* Love this app. Pretty have all the in app purchases but need to be updated and fix some of the bugs. I have this app since it was released but over time the app would crash and it was never seem to update or fix the issues. Sad it’s used to be what I used for years. ### 3/5 — 請將相片編輯功能加回來 *2026-02-07, version 375* 買了相當多的套裝，發現編輯外部照片的功能拿掉了，請將此功能加回來，謝謝 ### 4/5 — Ipad update *2026-02-01, version 375* I have been using this app for years now. But I am not using an iphone anymore and the other day I tried using it on my ipad. Unfortunately the app is not adapted for ipad and it works really weird. It is a pity cause I love it. Also after all this years it’s a waste do do not have it on android as well. ### 5/5 — Version 200 ? 🤨 *2026-01-20, version 375* Pourquoi jptran parle de la version 200 ? Réveille-toi mon grand, on en est à la 375. Tu m’étonnes qu’elle bug ta version de 2011. 😂 ### 2/5 — Not working with IPhone 16 *2026-01-05, version 375* I have tried repeatedly to get help from the app designers. This version will not work with IPhone 16. I have tried everything - there is no way to get a tight shot in focus like there used to be with older phones. Anyone else have this problem? ### 3/5 — 重覆要求輸入密碼 *2025-12-30, version 375* 版本375，反復一直要求輸入密碼，錯失抓拍瞬間 ### 2/5 — Furchtbar *2025-12-24, version 375* Probleme, Abstürze usw...und wer hat umgotteswillen dieses hessliche Icon designt?!? und dafür habe ich soviel Geld ausgegeben:( und neuerdings sind such all meine seit Jahren gekauften Filme und Linsen einfach verdchwunden!!! ### 5/5 — Best film aesthetic *2025-12-04, version 375* I’ve used Hipstamatic since the beginning. I hope Hipstamatic never stops creating new film, lenses, and flashes. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t download purchases *2026-06-15, version 376* This used to be a 5* camera app capturing great images, sadly none of the purchases can now be longer be downloaded. As reported by other users, it seems the developer is no longer supporting loyal paying users. ### 1/5 — Stopped working with iPhone 16 *2026-06-13, version 376* Won’t load, won’t download purchased gear, won’t let you contact customer support. I love this app and as an artist, I’ve developed a style relying on this app. What a dumb thing to do, because now it appears to have been discontinued. ### 1/5 — BEWARE!!! Do not uninstall/reinstall! Your lenses/films will be removed from within the camera! *2026-06-12, version 376* Lately when I try to buy new lenses/films I get an error when I click on the shopping cart saying “The server with the specified hostname cannot be found”. After several days I decided to uninstall and reinstall the app but the same issue persist’s. Only now none of my previous purchases are available to use now!!! When I click restore purchases they still aren’t showing within the camera, only the default lenses/films are available to use!! I installed the newer version of Hipstamatic and it does recognize I have previous purchases but I have no desire to use that version as I prefer to purchase the lenses/films. I have zero interest in subscribing, plus the UI is horrible. The issue with the classic version seems to be a way to force users onto the newer version’s subscription plan since it’s been an issue for about two weeks now and not one mention of it by Hipstamatic. So I pretty much wasted a lot of money with this app and I’ve been a user since Hipstamatic came out back in the day!😡 ### 1/5 — Whats goin’ on? *2026-06-09, version 376* I can’t restore my purchase in the last few days! I bought the new items and can’t download it!!!! ### 1/5 — Inutile *2026-06-09, version 376* J’avais acheté quelques filtres et quelques boîtiers, et d’un coup le magasin a disparu, on me demande une adresse mail que je n’ai pas fournir un compte que je n’ai pas envie d’avoir, j’ai acheté mes filtres mes objectifs, et d’un coup tu disparais, je peux plus rien prendre l’application quand elle fonctionne et très intéressante. Mais le support est bidon, inexistant. ### 1/5 — What’s the point… *2026-05-02, version 376* What’s the point of having the latest iPhone with much more resolution if this thing is going to cut it to 12 megapixels. This applications are a joke. And Apple is a joke as well, those people just follow the same marketing scheme. ### 1/5 — Money grab without support! *2026-05-01, version 376* It appears the developers are more interested in getting you to buy more add-ons than making their product work. If you want more people to spend money on your product, FIX IT!! ### 1/5 — Auf iPad nicht mehr vernünftig nutzbar *2026-02-17, version 375* Habe die App neu installiert und nun erscheint beim Öffnen eine total verkorkste Benutzeroberfläche die, egal was ich auch einstelle, sich nicht ändern lässt. Sehr schlecht! ### 1/5 — Love a classic *2026-02-15, version 375* The original is the best ### 1/5 — I have to sign in with my AppleID EVERY SINGLE TIME I USE THE APP *2025-12-03, version 375* This is ridiculous. I have to sign in with my AppleID EVERY SINGLE TIME I USE THE APP. Stop it. Please. I have been a longtime follower and have paid for so so many filters. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — My bliss *2026-07-16, version 376* Beyond nostalgia it became part of my life — and remains faithful, improving with age — like the wandering passengers wielding it … my person & me. New Mexico ( “rocks “) to U-P Mich — (also. “Rocks”). And the kids’ BEST images. In time. Not QUITE as lost… unlike us. From John S green. To ERIC Polaroids to my SepiaTone Son Suite Photographi 2008 to This moment. Xoxo ### 5/5 — My fav photo editing app. *2026-07-03, version 376* Super easy to use. The Jane filter set to 20-30% seems to work on almost everything. ### 5/5 — サーバーが見つかりません *2026-06-17, version 376* 機種変更後、購入したギア全てエラーでダウンロードできません。 2026/06/17 ★→★★★★★へ変更。 やっと以前購入していたギアや　パックがダウンロードできました！良かったーほっときました！ ### 5/5 — 👍🏼 *2026-05-18, version 376* I’ve had this app since it came out and still enjoy using it, I still buy new lenses/films when they’re released. Even though I have a couple other camera apps, this app still gets plenty of use. I’ve tried the newer version and just can’t get into it. It just feels to cluttered and I hate the user interface and I’m not doing a subscription either, ever! ### 5/5 — Still the best *2026-05-02, version 376* I’ve had this app since day one and have always loved it. I have supported all their apps and I own every in app purchase this app has ever had. They have fantastic customer support. Yeah, it’s a bummer that a few of their apps have been abandoned, but they weren’t crazy overpriced and they functioned. My only issue is that with every update they still don’t fix the viewfinder. When you first open, you can clearly see through the viewfinder but if you change your lens or anything as soon as you go back to shoot your photo, it’s all a big blur. It’s not a huge deal since you’re kind of taking your chances with how your photos will turn out – however it would be nice to be able to frame up perfect. Especially with films that have frames and such that when cropped will lose the entire effect. Other than that, this app is still my favorite photo app. ### 5/5 — Application géniale *2026-04-22, version 375* Trop heureux de voir que les développeurs ont remis en état de marche cette application qui a toujours été un must dans la créativité. Un grand merci ! ### 5/5 — 최애 사진앱 *2026-03-11, version 375* 아이폰4시절부터 사용하기 시작하여 어언 15년가까이 사용하는 너무 사랑하는 앱입니다. 아주 예전 인스타에 사진을 올리던 시절부터 현재 저체앱 커뮤니티에 업로드하면서까지 앱이 계속 변화발전했는데 이번 업데이트가 상당히 맘에 듭니다. 방대한 렌즈놔 필름,플래쉬의 적절한 조합을 언제나 쉽게 검색해서 사용할 수 있고 바로 꺼내쓸 수 있으며 유저들의 콤보를 바로 검색할 있도록 기능이 강화된 것 너무 맘에 듭니다. ### 5/5 — Awesome since 2010 *2026-03-01, version 375* La tengo desde las primeras versiones y es la mejor cámara que hay para fotos retro ### 5/5 — Photo Stack come back pls *2026-02-26, version 375* I need the Photo Stack back on Hipstamatic!! They should have never erased the concept of Photo Stack (its own version of photo album) coz I just love its interface. I miss the Photo Print too. How I wish it was like the 2013 version. ### 5/5 — Still the best *2026-02-01, version 375* I have loved this app since day one and I own every single in app purchase for it and every month I buy the new film packs. They have top-notch customer service and the developer is amazing . If you have an issue they get back with you very quickly and try to help you in anyway they can. The only issue I had was that the viewfinder did not always work. I know we’re kind of randomly shooting with this app, and that’s the purpose but the viewfinder is pretty important when I want to frame up a photo. I’ve noticed since iOS 16 was released that sometimes the app doesn’t open, the app freezes, the viewfinder is still completely out of focus, and it lags very bad -I’m using an iPhone 13 promax so there should be no issues. I am hoping they will update it because it had the viewfinder issue before the last update. I understand that a lot of work went into Hipstamatic X and that is a great app, but this app is the first photo app I purchased for my very first iPhone in 2010 and I own a lot of apps. I own a ton of apps over ten iOS devices and I’ve spent the most on this app. I am not cheap. I have apps that I’ve spent $80 or more on if they do what I need them to do. I literally spend money every month on this app because I support it and it is a great app- especially if you were raised on film. When I started shooting there was no digital and I would spend days in a dark room trying to get one photo perfected. Then digi came out and I had to learn an entire new skill set. Now anyone can say they are a photographer and not know any of the basics of photography (weather, analog or digital we have devices that do it all for us now). I’m not complaining about technology and I embrace it, but this app keeps it as close to shooting with different styles of film, trying out different lenses, using filters over your lenses, and even though I hate flash, still has interesting flashes to use. It’s the most creative photo app in the whole iOS ecosystem and not being able to use it while paying monthly is a bummer. I am not one of those spoiled people that expects your app to do every single thing on the planet but I do expect it to actually work. Come on guys you can put a quick update in and clear out all the bugs that everyone’s been complaining about for the last few years. You still have a ton of people who love this app and still don’t mind spending a few bucks a month to get new Hipsta packs. But please give us an update. I know you’re focused on Hipstamatic X and it is a wonderful app, but on occasion when I change lenses and films, my viewfinder screen is blurry. Just one update on this app and it will be as perfect as it always has be Yes, this is my favorite photography app and I own every case, every lens, every film, every flash, and anything you guys sell I will purchase. If you are into this app, and on every in app, purchase, or at least even just use it to play around with you are using a very high-quality and wonderful iOS app. Back in the 90s I went to school for photography and not just one college but to colleges. One of those colleges was a highly revered art college. I learned a lot about analog photography with a little bit of digital sprinkled in. This is a special app and I’ve had it on every phone since my very first iPhone four and I keep it on every iPad. Let’s just say I have five iPhones and five iPads and I still use this app on the daily. --- *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 2026-09-10.*