# Famicam 64 8BIT Retro Camera — 80s/90s Console Photo Filters

> 8-bit retro camera and photo editor with classic gaming filters and tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Ruben Frosali.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famicam-64-8bit-retro-camera/id1109188591 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruben Frosali](https://appshunter.io/developer/402677289)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famicam-64-8bit-retro-camera/id1109188591/reviews.md

## What is Famicam 64 8BIT Retro Camera?

Back in Time with Famicam 64: the Ultimate Gaming Camera!

With +50 LIVE Filters and Frames inspired by the look of the most iconic Computers and video games, Famicam 64 allows you to capture the most amazing 8-bit pictures ever.

...and it's not only a camera app... It's an entire 8bit Photo Editing Suite with a set of modules to enhance your photos including:
1. DRAW: to pixel-sketch on your photo with different colors, effects, and retro brushes
2. TEXT: to add captions with awesome 8-bit and retro fonts
3. SPRITES: with +350 retro-inspired stickers
4. FRAMES: to turn your photos into​ old game covers, vintage CRT screen or even a screenshot straight from Minecraft or Pokémon!

If you grew up blowing into cartridges, or loading games from floppies (...or even through a tape recorder) and you're feeling nostalgic... or just love the fantastic pixelated aesthetics and colors of the era, this is the app you can't miss. 

FEATURES:
1. More than 50 non-destructive LIVE filters, with fully adjustable custom parameters, inspired by the most iconic retro computers, consoles, and video games... From "Tennis for Two" oscilloscope experiments and text-based adventures to the last home computers and handheld consoles (and much more!).
2. Drawing module to pixel-sketch your photo with different colors, effects, retro brushes, color selector and picker.
3. +350 8-bit Sprites, divided into categories (emoticons, monsters, weapons, objects, etc.) to enhance your image and create awesome retro-gaming visual stories to share with your friends.
4. Awesome Custom Frames simulating retro game covers, magazines, floppy, cartridges or CRT screens.
5. Pixelated and nostalgic fonts and styles to caption your moments
6. iOS Native Share to instantly send your creation to any app you use (Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Tumblr and... Wherever else you like!)

Be proud of the origins of computing... Get Famicam 64 Today and re-start the 8bit revolution!

----==WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US==----
“...Instagram gave us the notion that filters are cool, but Zuck's photo app nowhere near as cool as the Famicam64 app. ... Famicam 64 allows you to easily capture great looking 8-bit pictures.”
-8bit Central

“The Famicam64 ultimately is a fun alternative to Instagram for the retro gamer, wanting to send pictures which reflect the era of gaming they love, with lots of built in winks and nods to classic gaming, and plenty of options which allow you to give all of your snaps a fun, geeky overlay. 
If you’re a gamer, what are you waiting for?”
- Flickering Myth

“The Ultimate 8-bit Retro Camera...Forget about looking for the latest and greatest camera app for your smartphone, as you can now have a cool 8-bit retro camera suite with real-time effects, pixel art editor, ​and sprites!” 
-AUS RetroGamer

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Famicam Pixel Guy by Kostic Milos
“Pixel adventures”. Music by Marcelo Fernandez (http://www.marcelofernandezmusic.com). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

## Key features

- 50+ live retro filters and frames
- Pixel art drawing module
- 8-bit text and fonts
- +350 retro sprites/stickers
- Custom retro frames
- iOS Native Share

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Famicam PLUS + | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famicam-64-8bit-retro-camera/id1109188591/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ︀

*2025-07-22*

Brief and tasteful.

### 3/5 — No restore of purchase?

*2022-09-12*

um

### 4/5 — Support…

*2022-04-09*

Please add support for letterbox and i paid for the removal of the watermark but the frames shows the name of the app😒
We need letterbox support and real dimensions of the console.

### 3/5 — Too bugged, problems with orientation and edit

*2022-03-04*

A lot of work needed to polish this

### 4/5 — Cool app!

*2021-12-16*

Please include option to record video too not just photos!!!!!!

### 3/5 — Good filter, just one issue

*2021-11-29*

Doesn’t allow you to play music while in use. Which is kinda of a bummer. If ever implemented in the future that’s be cool

### 4/5 — Missing a few basics

*2021-11-08*

This app will turn your photos into QUALITY pixel art. I applied this on a landscape photo, and it would be hard to distinguish it from an actual illustration. Love all the extra stickers and fonts too. My only issue is that it’s missing a few basic editing features. Imported images get autocropped to fit the screen, instead of remaining the original resolution. Text should also be resizable and the sketch should have an undo button. Update these few things, and this app would really be a homerun.

### 4/5 — This could easily be a 5⭐️

*2021-05-05*

Love the quality of the filters on this app, and it really speaks to an 80s kid like myself. But why oh why is there no way to change the aspect ratio to landscape, square and so on?! I know others have commented on it and I really hope you can add the option🤞

### 2/5 — Great filters but fix the cropping

*2021-01-24*

This would be a perfect 5 star app if it didn’t crop your photos to a screen sized portrait, as far as I can tell there is no way to do a square or landscape image which is a shame since all the consoles it’s emulating, with the exception of vectrex, did not display in a portrait mode.

### 5/5 — OMG!!!!!!

*2020-08-05*

I’m in love. Thank you!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Famicam 64 8BIT Retro Camera

### What does Famicam 64 do?

Famicam 64 is a photo editing suite that allows you to capture and enhance images with a retro 8-bit aesthetic. It offers over 50 live filters and frames inspired by classic video games and computers, along with tools for drawing, adding text, and applying sprites.

### What are the key features of Famicam 64?

Key features include over 50 adjustable live retro filters and frames, a drawing module for pixel sketching, the ability to add text with retro fonts, over 350 8-bit sprites for image enhancement, and custom frames that simulate old game covers or CRT screens.

### Is Famicam 64 free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some additional content or features may be available for purchase.

### What kind of photos can I create with Famicam 64?

You can create photos with a distinct 8-bit and retro gaming aesthetic. This includes simulating the look of old computer screens, game cartridges, or even specific game screenshots, making your pictures look like they are from the 80s or 90s.

### Who is Famicam 64 for?

This app is designed for individuals who feel nostalgic for the era of 8-bit computing and video games, or for those who simply love the visual style of pixelated graphics and retro aesthetics. It's particularly appealing to gamers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-03-08

Finally ported to new iPhones... now ready for more cool updates!

### 2.0 — 2016-07-25

Say Hello to Famicam 64 2.0!
We've completely revamped the User Interface to create a faster and more cohesive experience, added new filters, Poke stickers and much more!

Camera View:
- ZOOM: Now you can zoom pinching on the screen
- FILTER SELECTION: Tap on the Magic Wand Icon and tinker with all the filters and settings! (you can also swipe left and right to swich FX!)
- DOUBLE TAP to switch Camera

STICKERS & FRAMES:
- New Poke-style stickers & Frame for PokeGo Adventures!

And much more!

Please, if you enjoy Famicam64 please share your pics with your friends and write a review on the AppStore!
For any info or suggestion feel free to contact us!

Keep the 8bit revolution going!

### 1.3 — 2016-06-29

> 10 PRINT "NEW UPDATE 1.3 ARRIVED!!!!!"
> 20 GOTO 10
> RUN

We've been working hard in our basement to add new rad stuff to Famicam64!
 
Here's what's the new in the 1.3 ROM upgrade: 
===NEW COOL FILTERS===
- VMU Dreamcast Inspired LCD filter
- 2 New Filters inspired by The Bitmap Brothers famous palettes: Xenon 2 and Speedball
- Psygnosis Filter
- 2 Blocky, Minecraft inspired filters
- Refined DOS VGA/EGA/CGA
- New Monsters filter that super enhance images details (much better than CSI :P)

===NEW COOL FRAMES===
- VMU Dreamcast Frame
- Fantastic Tape Cover Frame (if you grew up playing C64 or Spectrum you'll certainly remember loading games from tapes)
- Horror Console Game Cover

Besides that, we have new stickers, new fonts and various ​enhancements everywhere!

****PLEASE EVERYONE****
If you enjoy Famicam64 remember to write a small, nice review in the AppStore... it really helps small developers!

### 1.2 — 2016-06-14

***CHANGELOG***
So many changes in this version of Famicam64... 
We just upgraded the internal memory of your Famicam64 device and installed a new rad Fami-ROM! 
Here's a brief list of the new features:
- New awesome filters (various dithering, VirtualBoy, Analog lines, etc)
- Improved emulation of certain screen filters
- Randomiser Dice icon to automatically choose a random Filter & Frame
- New Stickers
- New Cool Frames (Minecraft, RetroMiami, 1984...)
- New Fonts, Colors and finally alignment!
- Share your pic in Portrait or Landscape (beta)

If you like Famicam64 and want to see new cool updates please leave a nice review in the AppStore!
Thank you... and keep the 8bit revolution going!

### 1.1 — 2016-06-05

===UPDATE CHANGE LOG===
Hello everyone! We've some cool new stuff already coming for Famicam 64:
- New Gamma slider in the Filter Panel in the Editor
- Font align for captions
- New Fonts (scumm)
- New Cool Filters and adjustment to old filters
- New Borders (Scumm adventure)
- New stickers
- Bug Fixes 

If you like Famicam64 and want to see new, super-cool updates coming please, leave a review! THANK YOU!!!

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