# Polca - Retro Camera — Film Camera: Light leak, Stain

> Retro camera app for vintage film photos with light leak and stain effects. (iPhone/iPad app by ThirtyFive Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polca-retro-camera/id1299525899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ThirtyFive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/709780186)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polca-retro-camera/id1299525899/reviews.md

## What is Polca?

Polca is an easy and fun retro camera application.
You can obtain various film photos by 3 stage scene mode.

Pressing shutter for a short time, it is basic scene mode of Polca. 
If you press it a bit longer and let go of the shutter when the 1st stage lamp is turned on, you can make photos with various light leak effect. 

And you can make photos with weak damage effect in the 2nd stage lamp, and strong damage effect like coffee stains in the 3rd stage lamp.

If you turn on the Date switch in the lower right-hand corner, the date will be marked. If you turn on the Border switch, the frame appears in the photo.

Try to contain your daily life in a good way by using simple film camera, Polca!
polcacam@gmail.com

## Key features

- Retro film camera effects
- Light leak effects
- Stain and damage effects
- 3-stage scene modes
- Date stamp option
- Border option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polca Studio | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polca-retro-camera/id1299525899/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 之前购买消失了

*2025-05-24*

作者是不是跑路了之前的购买都看不见了

### 3/5 — Please fix the Polca Studio for us

*2024-06-12, version 3.0*

I paid for the Polca Studio sao I can edit the original photos, but I can't use it. When I tap the photo, nothing happened. Could you please fix it for us?

### 1/5 — せっかく課金したのに、せっかく素敵なアプリなのに

*2024-02-09*

とっても素敵な写真が撮れるから嬉しくてアルバムの写真まで加工したくなり、更に課金しました。
まっったく反応がなくなにも反映されません
せっかく課金したのに残念でしかないです。

何年も前からアップデートもされてないようです、、、
お願いします、、、修正してください、、、

### 1/5 — 没啥用

*2021-12-13*

没点啥用

### 5/5 — Loved it no need to set focus

*2021-12-10*

Simple point and shoot retro camera feel

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-12-09*

Useless app.

### 1/5 — Not Updated for YEARS

*2021-12-09*

None of ThirtyFive Inc’s apps have been updated for SEVERAL YEARS now — they won’t work properly on new devices and iOS 15. That’s not acceptable to get featured on AppAdvice when your apps won’t technically work on most people’s devices. Please update all of your apps for iOS 15, and maybe add some new features too! I own quite a few of this developer’s apps, so it’s disappointing that they’re not functional. Such a shame because they used to be great!

### 4/5 — 时刻更新

*2021-04-14*

找不出预览里面漏光的效果，慎买。3.5或 四星吧。

### 1/5 — カメラロール

*2021-02-06*

課金してカメラロールから拾えるようにしたのにすぐ落ちる。返金して欲しい。

### 3/5 — なぜかアプリ内課金ができない

*2020-08-13*

アルバムの写真を加工するため、課金しようとしても無反応です…
それ以外は問題ありませんが、アルバムの写真も加工したかったので、残念です。

## Frequently asked questions about Polca

### What does the Polca app do?

Polca is a retro camera application that allows users to create vintage-style photos. It offers various film effects, including light leaks and damage effects, to give images a nostalgic feel.

### How do I create different effects in Polca?

Different effects are achieved by how long you press the shutter button. A short press is the basic mode. Pressing longer and releasing at the first stage lamp creates light leak effects, the second stage lamp adds weak damage, and the third stage lamp produces strong damage effects like coffee stains.

### Can I add dates and borders to my photos?

Yes, you can. The app includes a Date switch that will mark the date on your photos. There is also a Border switch that adds a frame around your images, further enhancing the vintage look.

### Is Polca free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering various features for creating retro photos. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional effects or customization options.

### What are the main use cases for Polca?

The primary use case is to capture and edit photos with a distinct retro or vintage aesthetic. Users can document their daily lives in a unique, nostalgic style, making everyday moments feel like they were taken with a classic film camera.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-10-31

Optimized for iOS 13

### 2.8 — 2019-06-24

- Minor bug fixes

### 2.7 — 2019-05-23

Bug fixes

### 2.6 — 2019-05-23

Bug fixes

### 2.5 — 2019-05-21

- Minor bug fixes

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## More apps by ThirtyFive Inc.

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All apps by ThirtyFive Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/709780186

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