# Rarevision VHS Lite: Retro Cam — U can't not love our VHS look! > App for creating realistic retro VHS-style videos with vintage effects. (iPhone/iPad app by Rarevision.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rarevision-vhs-lite-retro-cam/id1087259990 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Rarevision](https://appshunter.io/developer/464591028) - Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 7,763 App Store ratings · 834 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 30 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish, Japanese - Released: 2017-11-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rarevision-vhs-lite-retro-cam/id1087259990/reviews.md ## What is Rarevision VHS Lite? Used by Kendall Jenner, Snoop Dogg, Ariana Grande, Khloe Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, Wiz Khalifa, BTS, Die Antwoord and featured on SNL (S41E01) and in countless TV shows and music videos! Covered by WIRED, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Popular Mechanics, The Independent, Macworld, TMZ, TechCrunch, Mashable and many others! It's 1984, and you've got a VHS camcorder! It'll look that way when you record and send old, messed up-looking retro videos to friends. They'll swear you built a time machine: "OMG, how'd you shoot that?" With Rarevision VHS, you'll make videos that look and sound like real retro video tapes pulled out of storage after 30 years. You can change the on-screen date to trick your friends, create custom animated titles, glitch up the picture by shaking your device and use the fake zoom to emphasize those truly embarrassing moments! "That's freakin' amazing!" -Everyone Here's Why You Need It: • Four words: Best. Throwback. Videos. Ever. • Create VHS-style retro videos of your kids that look like the ones from your childhood • The only VHS cam app you should ever consider to capture your 80s and 90s-themed parties • Shoot your own "found footage" movie and become a big Hollywood director like those other guys • Make your kids' incredibly boring school plays actually rad • Impress the new girl by using our app to convince her you built a time machine • Pretend like you lived through the rad 1980s using our app! What Rarevision VHS Can Do: • Realism: the ORIGINAL and BEST VHS cam app for simulating the glitches of old videotape recordings • Glitch the picture during recording using your finger or by shaking your device • Fake zoom feature dramatically enhances the cheese factor • Don't think we forgot to make things sound retro terrible. We didn't. • Up to 60p recording for a more accurate VHS video look (depends on device capability) Follow Rarevision: http://instagram.com/rarevision http://twitter.com/rarevision http://facebook.com/rarevisionapps Rarevision is a US-based company. Copyright © 2015-2024 Rarevision LLC. All rights reserved. ## Key features - Realistic VHS video simulation - On-screen date customization - Custom animated titles - Glitch effects via touch or shake - Fake zoom feature - Retro audio simulation - Up to 60p recording ## What do users think of Rarevision VHS Lite? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎞 Authentic VHS-like video quality - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive - 🔍 Realistic VHS effects and details - 🕰 Nostalgic vintage aesthetic - 🙌 Great for creating retro-style videos **Cons** - ⏱ Limited recording time in free version - 💰 Paid version required for advanced features - 🔇 Audio quality could be improved - 🔀 Lack of portrait mode support **Commonly reported bugs** - Occasional app crashes or freezes - Issues with loading ads to extend recording time **Most requested features** - Ability to change date and time in free version - Option to disable on-screen text overlay - Longer recording time in free version - Support for importing existing videos ## Recent user reviews (10 of 834) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rarevision-vhs-lite-retro-cam/id1087259990/reviews.md ### 4/5 — There’s just one problem *2026-08-10, version 1.7* It keeps demanding to ether to whatch a ad or by the prime version ### 1/5 — Too many ads *2026-08-09, version 1.7* Too many ads just for a few more seconds of recording time ### 5/5 — Very cool *2026-08-09, version 1.7* I really like it and might make creepy ff(found footage) with it but the only bad thing is the tapes, I really wish they lasted longer just got rid of them but overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 4/5 — amazing!!! but… *2026-08-08, version 1.7* okay so i was searching for a camcorder app to record stuff for me when i saw something for it on youtube. i searched it and there it was. it was perfect!!! realistic camcorder effect,vhs,and details! i just wish they made date changing free for all. ### 5/5 — Good *2026-08-06, version 1.7* It’s look a vhs and I can make analog horror and Backrooms vids from this etc. ### 5/5 — 진짜 캠코더 같네요 *2026-08-06* 무료는 시간 제한 있어서 아쉽긴 한데 그래도 괜찮은 듯 ### 5/5 — having ads are worth it! *2026-07-31, version 1.7* it is so good. I love how it replicates, the real thing! I can now use this app to film 90s style videos. Thank you!!! ### 5/5 — 最高 *2026-07-29* 今までの中で過去1！ 広告見れば無限にできます。 学生なので、課金はできないんでありがたいです。 ### 4/5 — Awesome for found footage horror *2026-07-28, version 1.7* I’ve been really into making found footage horror movies for since i was little and this is the first one that actually makes it seem real. The zooming in feature really gives that back rooms found footage vibe. The only thing is that it says you need to watch an ad to get more tapes and then it doesn’t let you watch the ad. and this has happened to me and my brother on separate phones. ### 4/5 — Fun but some flaws *2026-07-27, version 1.7* this is super fun. I never grew up using old cameras that look like this, but have some virtual vibes from the videos. I’ve seen taken on those old cameras. There are some flowers like being an app that has some paid access features which some people will absolutely just roast it for, but it’s entirety. I think it is a great app and should definitely download if you love that older style. ## Frequently asked questions about Rarevision VHS Lite ### What does Rarevision VHS Lite do? This app allows you to record videos that look and sound like they were shot on a vintage VHS camcorder from the 1980s. It simulates the glitches, audio quality, and visual aesthetic of old videotapes. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include realistic VHS glitch effects, the ability to change the on-screen date, create custom animated titles, a fake zoom feature for dramatic effect, and retro audio simulation. It also supports up to 60p recording for a more accurate look. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use, but it is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned for additional features or to remove ads. ### What kind of videos can I create with this app? You can create throwback videos that evoke the 1980s and 1990s. This is ideal for making retro-style videos of events, parties, or for creating 'found footage' style movies and impressing friends with a vintage aesthetic. ### Is this app compatible with my device? The description does not specify exact compatibility requirements. However, it mentions that up to 60p recording capability depends on the device, suggesting it is designed for modern smartphones that can handle video recording. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7 — 2024-08-15 • Awesome new audio glitches! • Choice of video filters ### 1.6 — 2021-02-10 The original VHS cam by Rarevision! Changes in this version: • You can now shoot in portrait mode • Now compatible with iOS Dark Mode • Bug fixes ### 1.5.1 — 2019-09-20 The original VHS cam by Rarevision! Changes in this version: • You can now switch cameras while recording • Bug fixes ### 1.5 — 2019-09-05 The original VHS cam app by Rarevision! This release includes: • Longer recording time • Quality improvements • Bug fixes • Spanish and Japanese translations added ### 1.3.5 — 2019-02-08 We're always improving the world's best VHS cam app for rad glitch and retro effects! 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