Qlippie vs Old Camera 2006CAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qlippie
This compact, wearable camera captures high-definition video and still photos. Connect wirelessly to a smartphone app to control shooting modes, apply filters, edit content, and share moments instantly.
- Wearable HD camera
- Wireless app control
- Live view functionality
- Multiple shooting modes (time-lapse, slow-motion, video, photo)
- Photo and video editing tools
- Instant social media sharing
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Qlippie is a dressable HD camera and ultra lightweight at only 45g, with the built-in rechargeable lithium battery and 32GB internal high-speed flash memory. Measuring less than 48mm on each side and only about the thickness of 19.6mm, Qlippie is small in size, yet it capable of recording time-lapse, slow motion and 1080p video, as well as 8MP still photography. With its extreme small size, the clip-and-go design allows you to shoot anytime and anywhere. The powerful battery performance empowers you to record video at 720p at 30fps continuously for over 2 hours in a single full charge. Immerse yourself in the Qlippie app that is connected via the Qlippie camera’s built-in Wi-Fi, allows you to wirelessly control the camera, live view, shoot video and photos in different modes. Edit and enhances your photos with the in-app filters, and share instantly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more. An aluminum clip on the back of the camera allows you to attach directly to your clothes or a bag strap so it's ready at a moment's notice. To reflect your personal style, 13 decorative stickers are included, letting you to express yourself while capturing your precious daily memories. App Remote Control and Sharing The Qlippie app allows you to control the camera from your smartphone. You may choose from time-lapse, slow motion, video, and photo shooting modes for your videography and photography. You can also apply built-in filters to enhance your images, correct image orientation, and one-click to share your life moments to popular social networks. Features - Remotely control the camera with the in-app live view - 4 different modes of shooting, time-lapse, slo-mo, video and photo - Photo editing tool with the built-in filters - Video editing tool - Instant share to social networks
Old Camera 2006CAM
Relive the charm of early 2000s mobile photography. This app meticulously recreates the look and feel of vintage flip phone cameras, capturing the authentic pixelation, color shifts, and processing quirks of the era. Experience the y2k aesthetic with a genuinely retro interface and controls.
- Authentic 2000s camera simulation
- Retro flip phone interface
- Pixelated image quality
- Color shifts and flash effects
- Real-time photo processing
- Optional timestamp overlay
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Remember that old camera quality from your flip phone? This app recreates it perfectly. 2006CAM takes you back to when phones had tiny cameras The app is based on real 2000s camera phones. We studied actual hardware from 2006 to get the look right. 2006CAM doesn't just slap a filter on your photos. It recreates how an old cam actually worked - the slow autofocus, the delay when you press the button, the pixelated preview screen. You know those y2k photos that are popular again? That's what this app does. But it also captures the whole vintage camera experience. The interface looks like a real flip phone screen. The menus work like they did on your old cam back then. Even the loading times feel authentic. This isn't like other retro camera apps that just add grain. 2006CAM simulates the actual image processing from a 2000s cam. You get the weird color shifts that happened in low light. The blown-out flash photos. The blurry motion that made every vintage cam photo look like it was taken during an earthquake. Photos from 1998 cam devices are getting popular again, just like 2000s camera aesthetics. Each era had its own look - the super pixelated 1998 cam shots, the slightly cleaner but still bad 2006 ones. This retro cam app captures that whole time period. Resolution, color depth, compression - it's all accurate to how these devices actually worked. Why does this matter? Because y2k aesthetics are back, but most apps get it wrong. They make things look old without understanding what made 2000s camera photos look the way they did. 2006CAM was built by people who actually used these phones. We know what made a vintage camera photo feel real. The interface is simple on purpose. No fancy editing tools. No beauty modes. Just the basic controls you had on a retro camera back then. Zoom that makes everything pixelated. Flash that turns everyone into ghosts. And that satisfying fake shutter sound that every 2000s camera had. Some technical stuff: the app processes photos in real-time. It doesn't just apply a filter after you take the photo. This makes the app feel more authentic than a typical retro cam app that shows you a clear preview then adds effects later. You can save photos with or without the timestamp. Pro version of 2006CAM lets you take unlimited photos. That's fantastic compared to how many photos you could store on a 1998 cam with its tiny memory card. Is this app necessary? No. But neither was carrying a flip phone with a terrible vintage cam when you already had a digital camera. People did it anyway because it was convenient. Now you can get that same low-quality convenience without buying old hardware. The app runs smooth even though it makes your photos look like garbage sometimes. That's the point. Sometimes you don't want a perfect photo. Sometimes you want something that looks like it came from a 2000s cam at a house party. Something with character. Something that feels real because it looks bad in the right way. Want that authentic retro cam look? This app gets it right. Most filters can't recreate how an old cam really worked. But this one nails the vintage camera feel because it's based on actual hardware. Taking unlimited photos requires a subscription. 2006CAM is for people who care about getting the details right. People who remember what photos actually looked like on their vintage cam. People who want that specific 1998 cam look, not just any old filter. If you miss the y2k era when every photo looked accidentally artistic because the old camera couldn't do any better, this is for you. Download this if you want authentic old camera photos. Skip it if you just want a basic filter. The whole point is getting that specific retro camera look from when phones were just phones that happened to have a camera attached. Terms and Privacy Policy: https://lekskeks.com/terms-amp.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Qlippie at 5.0 against Old Camera 2006CAM's 4.2. Qlippie also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Old Camera 2006CAM's advantage is ratings volume (335 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Old Camera 2006CAM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Qlippie asks for nothing beyond the download.
Qlippie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old Camera 2006CAM has 335 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Qlippie ships an update monthly, Old Camera 2006CAM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qlippie | Old Camera 2006CAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (335 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 335 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tencent Technology (Shanghai) Company Limited | Alexey Primechaev |
Customer experience
Qlippie
Old Camera 2006CAM
Bugs and requests
Qlippie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Old Camera 2006CAM
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recording function doesn't work after purchase
- Crashes on iPad
- Can't purchase to unlock all features
Requested features
9 requests- Fully remove video time limit
- Allow importing existing media
- Add flash option
- Increase video recording quality to 480p
- Bring back selfie mood/mini camera
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- Make viewfinder larger
- Option to adjust desired file size
- Add video recording feature for true aesthetic
- Option to bump up resolution a bit (e.g., 2008)
In-app purchases
Qlippie
No in-app purchases
Old Camera 2006CAM
- 2006 Camera3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 2006 Camera3 Days trial$7.991 Year
- 2006 Unlock$4.99
- 2006 Unlock$9.99









