# Retro Portrait Camera vs Retro Camera +

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Camera + at 4.5 against Retro Portrait Camera's 2.8. Retro Camera + also leads on ratings volume (141 vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months). Retro Portrait Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Portrait Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Retro Camera + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retro Camera + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Camera + has 141 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retro Portrait Camera ships an update every 10 months, Retro Camera + every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Portrait Camera | Retro Camera + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-portrait-camera/id1037906042/reviews) | **[4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera-plus/id1042217021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [Marko Petkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042217020) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Portrait Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-portrait-camera/id1037906042)

Easily create vintage-style portraits with over 100 professional camera functions. Apply filters, effects, stickers, and text to achieve a retro look. Share your creations instantly to social media.

**Highlights:** Single tap retro filters, Professional camera filters and effects, Light leakage effect, Text and sticker overlays, Adjustable photo settings, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Retro Camera +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera-plus/id1042217021)

Transform your photos with a variety of vintage-inspired live camera filters and effects. Apply analog styles to new or existing pictures before sharing them on social media.

**Highlights:** Live camera filters, Over 40 camera effects, Timer function, Flash mode, Back and selfie camera support, Gallery editing, 30+ sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Portrait Camera free?

Retro Portrait Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Camera + free?

Retro Camera + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Portrait Camera or Retro Camera +?

Retro Camera + is rated higher. Retro Portrait Camera averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Retro Camera + averages 4.5 from 141 ratings.

### Do Retro Portrait Camera or Retro Camera + have ads?

Both Retro Portrait Camera and Retro Camera + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Portrait Camera or Retro Camera +?

Retro Portrait Camera ships an update every 10 months, and Retro Camera + every 5 months. Most recently, Retro Portrait Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and Retro Camera + on October 4, 2026.

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