# RetroLens — user reviews > 18 indexed App Store user reviews of RetroLens by Unbound Consulting GmbH, rated 4.78/5 from 399 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrolens/id6476144464/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrolens/id6476144464.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 337 · 4★ 50 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of RetroLens? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 High-quality image generation and output - 🎭 Fun and entertaining themes/categories - 👍 User-friendly and easy to use - ✨ Accurate and impressive results - 🆓 Free to download with optional ad viewing **Cons** - 💰 Expensive pricing model and paywalls - 🐛 Persistent ads even after paying to remove them - 🐛 App crashes and freezes during use - 🐛 Broken ad functionality blocking image generation - 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - ☁️ No cloud sync or purchase restoration across devices - ⏱️ Slow point earning system for free users - 🎯 Limited free functionality without purchases **Commonly reported bugs** - Ads cannot be closed, playing repeatedly with no exit option - App won't open on certain devices (iPad) - Explore page becomes blank after app restart - Ad removal purchase not working despite payment - App freezes during image download with no recovery option - Images and purchases not syncing to new device with same Apple ID - Incompatibility with latest iOS versions - Stuck on payment screens preventing app use **Most requested features** - More theme categories (Egyptian, Roman Empire, Pre-Columbian American, fantasy creatures) - Family/group themes for larger numbers of people - Ability to delete generated samples - Monthly subscription option instead of pack purchases - Cloud backup and purchase restoration across devices - Better handling of accessories (glasses, hands) in generated images ## Newest reviews (2 of 18) ### 4/5 — Great but expensive *2024-05-24, version 1.0.52* Wish there was a monthly subscription fee rather than packs! Great though except sometimes glasses distort and hands look Oompa Loompa -ish (tiny). ### 4/5 — Excellent app, but does not work with the latest version of iOS *2024-03-15* app, but does not work with the latest version of iOS Will there be a fix for this soon? **Developer response:** Hey Valency99, thanks for your feedback! It should be working with ios 17.4. However we did experience a stability issue over the weekend and therefore released an update yesterday. Could you please update to the latest RetroLens version and send us an email to support@retrolens.ai if the problem still persists? We'd love to help fix it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Terrible *2024-09-11* This seemed pretty cool, but no. I was able to generate 2 pictures one time. The next time I tried, there was no way to close out the ad to generate the images. It kept playing the ad over and over and over again with no way to close it out. I even tried adding the app the ad was for and restarting my phone. After restarting my phone, I could do nothing at all. The Explore page was completely blank. So I just deleted the app though I truly wanted to play around with it. **Developer response:** Hi there! Sorry for the trouble you experienced. We’re aware of the ad issue and are working on a fix. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’ll give the app another try! ### 1/5 — Rip off? *2024-08-17* I paid the $9.99 to remove the ads, but I’m still getting them. I deleted the app and reloaded it twice, but I’m still getting the ads after paying the requested amount to remove them. Hopefully Apple will get back with me and fix this for me. **Developer response:** Hi there! We’re sorry to hear you’re still seeing ads after your purchase. Please reach out to our support team at feedback@retrolens.ai, and they will help resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience! ### 1/5 — Great app but poor service *2024-08-16* This app offered more photos for actual money which I don’t mind, but these points now that you have to earn to way too long. They destroyed a good thing. **Developer response:** Hi there! We appreciate your feedback. If earning gems for free feels too slow, you can also purchase them in the shop. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! ### 1/5 — Looks *2024-07-31* It looks great in the ad. But once downloaded it won’t even open on my iPad **Developer response:** Hey there, thanks for your review. We are currently fixing a few iPad related issues that occured in the most recent version. Apologies! ### 1/5 — Silly *2024-07-30* Cannot do a single thing without paying about $50. Download is free but when you open the app and can’t get off a pay screen. Waist of time. **Developer response:** Hey there, thanks for the review. The app is now completely free to use, you won't need to pay a single cent in order to generate AI images :) ### 4/5 — Great app but… *2024-08-21, version 1.1.3* You should make a family Viking one for limit 10 people and a Egyptian one and Roman Empire and pre-columbian American 🙂🙂 We love the app though so fun to play with it just sometimes makes our faces or body’s different ✌️ ### 4/5 — Great but limited to one phone *2024-08-10* Absolutely loved these! The photos were (for the most part) absolutely incredible! The problem comes up when you get a new phone. Upgraded to a new iPhone (same number and same Apple ID), but when I opened the app up on it, all the images (including those I purchased) are now missing. There isn’t an option to restore purchases or the images either. That’s literally the only reason why I didn’t give this 5 stars. If I’m wrong, awesome, tell me how to do it, and make it easier to find. If not, then there needs to be a disclaimer that is clearly visible before you spend actual money on this. **Developer response:** Hi there! Thank you for your feedback. To prevent losing images, be sure to save them to your gallery. If you’re still having trouble restoring purchases, please reach out to our support at feedback@retrolens.ai. Thank you! ### 4/5 — Cant delete samples *2024-07-24* Loving this app, however I’m unable to delete any of my samples. I’d also love to see more categorise with fantasy creatures as I am a dragon lover 😁 **Developer response:** Hey there, there is no space restriction so you should be able to generate more samples. Send us an email through the "contact us" link at the very bottom of the "my avatars" section in the app please and we'll be happy to look into your specific case :) ### 4/5 — Wish it didn’t cost money *2024-07-09* I wish you could do more without having to buy it all **Developer response:** Hey there, apart from the free samples for every theme you can always watch ads to generate more images, so there is no need to pay :) ### 4/5 — Where are my pictures? *2024-06-20* App froze in the middle of downloading and there’s no way to recover or get my money back! 😡 **Developer response:** Hi there, send us an email through the link at the bottom of the "my avatar" section in the app. We will be happy to sort out your issue in no time :) ## Most praised reviews (6 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fun & easy *2025-04-19* A friend turned me on to this app. I had a lot of fun with it and it gave me some pretty amazing pictures. I am sad to see it go. I hope you bring it back again someday. ### 5/5 — So much fun! *2024-11-24* The themes are fun and the pictures are high quality. So worth it! Thank you! Please create more themes!! ### 5/5 — Retro *2024-08-22* I love this app it’s a lot of fun and the more I use it the more I like it **Developer response:** Hi there! Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the app more and more. Your support means a lot to us! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2024-08-15* It’s free and I don’t mind watching ads to access all the various images that capture my face. The images look great and you can upload pix of your face with different looks (stern, serious, etc) to fit the overlaid image. **Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks for the feedback! Glad you're enjoying the images! ### 5/5 — RetroLens *2024-08-10* It’s scarily accurate, great fun! **Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you're having fun with the app! ### 5/5 — Awestruck *2024-07-15* Very cool to see these photos considering I have a lot of Viking DNA **Developer response:** Go Vikings! :) ❤️ --- *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 2026-06-10.*