# y2kam — Shoot like it’s the 2000s.

> Y2K era digital camera photo and video simulation app. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeroen Keij.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y2kam/id6736359713 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeroen Keij](https://appshunter.io/developer/382999798)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: $0.49
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y2kam/id6736359713/reviews.md

## What is y2kam?

Remember when your MySpace pics looked crunchy, grainy, and kinda iconic? This app brings that exact Y2K vibe straight to your iPhone. No fake vintage “presets” here — we’re talking real-time filters that mimic the quirks of early 2000s cameras:
- Over-sharpened halos & lens blur
- Grainy CCD noise (both luma and chroma, baby)
- Flashy bloom on highlights
- Chunky pixelation & lo-fi resolutions
- Subtle lens warps + chromatic aberration
- Amber-orange date stamps, straight off a 2002 Kodak
- Browse painfully through taken pictures using the camera buttons

You can even pick your year from 1995–2005 and watch the vibes shift from 640×480 cyber-café selfies to slightly “high-res” 2005 mall-rat pics.
- Save shots to your camera roll in period-correct resolutions.
- Use digital zoom, toggle flash, and slap that time stamp in the corner like it’s your AIM profile pic.

The Best Part
- No ads.
- No in-app purchases.
- No nonsense.

Just pure throwback energy, like apps used to be — one download, full vibes, end of story.
Shoot like it’s the 2000s, post like it’s 2025.

## Key features

- Authentic Y2K camera filters
- Adjustable year from 1995-2005
- Period-correct resolutions
- Digital zoom and flash toggle
- Amber-orange date stamps
- No ads or in-app purchases

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/y2kam/id6736359713/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible app!! Want my money bacm

*2026-03-20*

Somebody fix this app what is this app it costs like 49 rupee for nothing no front camera selection has few horrible effects thats all

**Developer response:** sorry to hear you don't like the app. 
you can request a refund via Apple if you want: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118223

### 2/5 — Невозможно сохранить ни одно фото или видео

*2026-03-18*

Приложение с норм фильтром, но нет никаких инструкций, нет кнопок сохранить и прочее.

### 5/5 — good~~~~~~~~~~~~~💜

*2026-03-06*

I bought them all to cheer them on
Please support us with updates for a long time

I'll be rooting for you. Fighting!

Please update me forever Plz~~👏

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! Hope you enjoy this y2kam camera for some nostalgic vibes from the past.

### 5/5 — Nostalgie

*2026-02-07*

Was looking into retro digital cameras, but this is just heaven. 
Feeling the Britney Spears vibes.

### 5/5 — Good app!

*2026-01-22*

Very nice and cozy camera to fulfill your nostalgia on good olde times

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for the good feedback!

### 5/5 — This is cool!!

*2025-12-02*

Really love this app! It feels soo underrated, it should be discovered by more people!!! Please keep at it…keep improving more and more!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for being so hyped! Show your friends and share those y2k vibes!

### 1/5 — Приложение

*2025-11-13*

Не устанавливается. 8 plus iPhone 
Скачалось, крутиться на установке

**Developer response:** Спасибо за ваш отзыв. Мы исправили вашу проблему в обновлении 1.0.1 и добавили несколько новых захватывающих функций, которые стоит попробовать.

### 5/5 — Good idea

*2025-09-30*

But fix bugs please, iphone se 2

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review!
Your bugs have been addressed in version 1.0.1 which released yesterday.
We also added some cool new features, go check it out!

## Frequently asked questions about y2kam

### What is y2kam?

y2kam is a photo and video app that simulates the look and feel of digital cameras from the early 2000s. It offers authentic filters mimicking the quirks of that era, like grain, over-sharpening, and specific resolutions.

### Does y2kam have ads?

No, y2kam does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to provide a clean, uninterrupted user experience, focusing solely on its vintage photo simulation features.

### What is the price of y2kam?

y2kam is available for a one-time purchase of $0.49. This price grants full access to all features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### What devices does y2kam support?

y2kam is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on iOS and has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is y2kam updated?

The latest version of y2kam is 1.0.2, last updated on November 19, 2025. Updates typically focus on refining the vintage effects and ensuring compatibility with the latest iOS versions.

### Can I use y2kam offline?

Yes, y2kam functions offline. Once downloaded, you can use all its features to take and edit photos without requiring an internet connection.

### Does y2kam offer in-app purchases?

No, y2kam does not feature any in-app purchases. The single upfront cost of $0.49 unlocks all functionalities, providing a complete and straightforward experience.

### What kind of filters does y2kam offer?

y2kam provides filters that replicate specific characteristics of early 2000s digital cameras, including grainy CCD noise, over-sharpened halos, lens blur, flashy bloom, chunky pixelation, and subtle lens warps.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2025-11-19

Adjusted the gallery feature so it shows all photos taken prior with y2kam, added a shuttersound for more realism plus addressed some small bugs.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-11-18

Added a new gallery mode to view the pictures and videos taken in your current session by pressing the buttons on the camera to move forward or backwards. Additionally the UI has been refactored so it works correctly on all devices including compact sized devices (iPhone 8, iPhone SE).

### 1.0 — 2025-08-25

No release notes.

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*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 2026-09-03.*