# OldReel - Vintage Camcorder — Film Filter & Digital Camera

> Retro digital camera app with vintage film and camcorder filters. (iPhone/iPad app by 亚玲 查.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldreel-vintage-camcorder/id6478997722 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [亚玲 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538989602)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 701 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldreel-vintage-camcorder/id6478997722/reviews.md

## What is OldReel?

OldReel: Capture Life, Reel by Reel.
OldReel is a retro film digital camera app inspired by various film cameras, classic Polaroids, old digital phones, and vintage camcorders. It offers a variety of camera filters suitable for different shooting scenarios. You can use it to capture photos directly or import image/video files to easily generate images in styles like early digital cameras, vintage film, classic Polaroid, and 90s retro DV. 
 
Classic filter effects include:
-Koda F: Inspired by Kodak disposable cameras, featuring a unique rich retro color with an overall yellowish tone and grainy texture, it better replicates film imaging.
-90s: Inspired by classic DV cameras of the 1990s, it conveys a gentle and hazy retro beauty through its unique color saturation and slight low-fidelity effect.
-Golden: Warm, vintage film tones paying homage to old movie projectors.
-Noki: With a dream-core low pixel and purple halo effect, it pays tribute to the VHS aesthetics of 0.3MP button phones from the millennium.
-4s: Unique soft light effects with saturated yet natural retro colors and a slight overexposed feel, creating a dreamlike haziness as if traveling back to simpler times.
-Halo: Characterized by halo effects, with gentle retro warm tones and a hint of French romance, presenting a soft halo in the glow effects.
-Slide: Warm and delicate picture colors with soft tones, the images are both realistic and dreamlike, like flipping through an old photo album full of stories.
-8mm: Simulates the effects of classic 8mm film cameras, recreating the film-like storytelling of life.
-Hi8: Simulates classic Hi8 effects through classic color tuning and intricate, layered lighting, rendering a soft and warm image unique to past visuals, restoring a dreamy-core world.
-DCR: The perfect combination of light projection and tone, offering a warm and comfortable visual experience, creating a unique warm atmosphere of retro photography.
-LOFI: Vintage gray tones and low-saturation colors evoke nostalgic memories of the 80s and 90s
 
Highlights and Features:
-Designed with a native camcorder aesthetic, featuring a clear, concise layout for ease of use. The single-handed operation mimics a traditional DV camcorder for quick and effortless functionality.
-Enhance low-light captures with the built-in flash and flip the lens for retro-style selfie vlogs.
 
Capture Life, Reel by Reel.
 
Subscription:
-Subscribing to VIP unlocks all VIP features during your VIP membership.
-Depending on your chosen subscription plan, you will be charged annually or with a one-time purchase.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation.
-To avoid auto-renewal, please turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends; otherwise, the subscription will automatically renew.
-Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the chosen package rate.
-Users can manage subscriptions by going to their account settings after purchase to turn off auto-renewal.
-Cancelling the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period.
 
Privacy Policy:https://www.seawardhyacinth.com/privacy_oldreel.html
Terms of Use:https://www.seawardhyacinth.com/agreement.html

## Key features

- Retro film digital camera simulation
- Variety of vintage camera filters
- Import photos/videos for retro styling
- Native camcorder aesthetic design
- Single-handed operation
- Flash for low-light capture
- Flip lens for retro selfies

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly VIP | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP2 | $5.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of OldReel?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🎨 Vintage camera effects
- 💯 Great quality
- 🤩 Unique vibe for videos
- 🤍 Affordable lifetime purchase

**Cons**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Lack of preview for filters/cameras
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera screen goes black when pointed at bright light
- Front camera not working for some users

**Most requested features**

- Add photo mode
- Include more free filters/cameras
- Add advanced camera settings (shutter speed, ISO, etc.)
- Provide 4:3 aspect ratio and additional frame rate options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldreel-vintage-camcorder/id6478997722/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s cool

*2026-08-07*

I love the cameras and all but it’s super expensive plus there’s not a lot of camera options so you need to pay just to unlock the rest while you only have like 3 options

### 5/5 — 复古dv感觉很好

*2026-06-11*

录制vlog、日常记录啥等超棒

### 4/5 — 相机预览效果

*2026-06-11*

拍摄的时候看不出来效果 每更换一个相机都希望能在按下录制之前知道大概效果 再进行调试 但都是一样的不知道是不是卡bug了 很影响拍摄的体验

### 4/5 — Great for those who don’t have digi cams

*2026-04-14*

It’s a nice tool which gives camera like effect. I love the vibes

### 3/5 — Ok

*2026-04-04, version 2.5.3*

La aplicación esta bien, la mejor para tomar fotos videos y blogs pero si pudieran de dejar de ser hambriados un poco seria mejor 🤗💖

### 5/5 — App review

*2026-04-04*

The best app in the world

### 2/5 — 애플에서 삼성으로

*2026-03-24*

아이폰 쓰는동안 그냥 평생 이용권 Life time을 구매해서 썼는데 삼성 갤럭시로 바꾸면서 이 어플을 사용하고 있는 내 개인 계정이 없었다는 것을 뒤늦게 깨닫고 삼성 갤럭시 폰에서 사용을 못하고 있는 중.. Contect us 로 문의를 보내봤지만 몇 주간 답장이 없음.. 
삼성 갤럭시로 바꾸면 Life time을 또 사야되는것인가..? ㅠㅠ 해결 좀 부탁

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2026-02-16*

Really simple to use. I love the Live Photo feature I use it all the time!!!

### 5/5 — Don’t have lots of money

*2026-02-09*

I really am glad that theres a life time purchase option, once i am able to save up enough I will buy it since I can’t afford monthly payments!! <3

### 4/5 — Super bien!!

*2026-01-27, version 2.5.3*

siempre había usado otra app para hacer fotos y no se podía hacer video, con esta applicacion he resuelto ese problema. Es súper útil!

## Frequently asked questions about OldReel

### What does OldReel do?

OldReel is a retro digital camera app that allows you to capture photos and videos with a vintage aesthetic. It offers various filters inspired by classic film cameras, Polaroids, old digital phones, and camcorders, transforming your media into nostalgic styles.

### What are some of the key filters available?

The app includes filters like Koda F (Kodak disposable), 90s (DV camera), Golden (old movie projector), Noki (millennium button phone), 4s (soft light), Halo (French romance), Slide (photo album), 8mm (classic film), Hi8, DCR (light projection), and LOFI (80s/90s).

### How much does OldReel cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers a VIP subscription that unlocks all VIP features. Subscriptions can be annual or a one-time purchase, and payment is processed through your iTunes account. Auto-renewal can be managed in your account settings.

### Can I import existing photos and videos into OldReel?

Yes, you can import existing image and video files into OldReel. This allows you to easily apply the app's various retro filters and styles to content you've already captured, giving them a vintage look.

### What kind of user experience does OldReel offer?

OldReel is designed with a native camcorder aesthetic, featuring a clear and concise layout for ease of use. Its single-handed operation mimics a traditional DV camcorder, making it quick and effortless to capture content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.3 — 2025-08-15

Fixed some issues and improved the user experience.

### 2.5.2 — 2025-04-08

New cameras *7:
【Chill】: Inspired by disposable film cameras, captures Japanese film colors.
【Inst P】: Vintage instant camera style with vivid blues and high contrast.
【GR-Q】: Unique tone with charming blue and green, fresh image.

In addition, 【H-X2】, 【5s】【W300】【AS-T】 have also been released.

### 2.5.1 — 2025-03-14

New cameras *7:
【Chill】: Inspired by disposable film cameras, captures Japanese film colors.
【Inst P】: Vintage instant camera style with vivid blues and high contrast.
【GR-Q】: Unique tone with charming blue and green, fresh image.

In addition, 【H-X2】, 【5s】【W300】【AS-T】 have also been released.

### 2.5 — 2025-02-21

New cameras *7:
【Chill】: Inspired by disposable film cameras, captures Japanese film colors.
【Inst P】: Vintage instant camera style with vivid blues and high contrast.
【GR-Q】: Unique tone with charming blue and green, fresh image.

In addition, 【H-X2】, 【5s】【W300】【AS-T】 have also been released.

### 2.4 — 2025-01-21

-[Halo] New camera with warm retro tones and a soft, dreamy glow, creating a fantastic mood.
-[Tr750]New camera inspired by Casio Exilim with soft tones and delicate quality, ideal for portraits.
-[Chic]New camera with deep purple shadows and vibrant warm colors for a soft retro look.

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