# Retro Camera + vs Effects

The clearest difference is ads: Effects at none against Retro Camera +'s shown. Effects also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Retro Camera +'s advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Camera + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Effects sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Effects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Camera + has 148 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Retro Camera + ships an update every 5 months, Effects every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Camera + | Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera-plus/id1042217021/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effects-insta-filters-and-tools/id1621553808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marko Petkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042217020) | [IHAR MAISIUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584999366) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effects-insta-filters-and-tools/id1621553808)

This app helps you create unique Instagram profiles by splitting your photos into grid layouts. Enhance your images with filters, effects, text, and emojis before directly posting to Instagram.

**Highlights:** Photo grid splitting, Multiple grid formats, Filters and effects, Text and emoji overlays, Panorama splitting, Direct Instagram posting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| One month | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Camera + free?

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

### Is Effects free?

Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Effects is rated higher. Retro Camera + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Effects averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Retro Camera + shows ads; Effects does not.

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

Retro Camera + ships an update every 5 months, and Effects every 5 weeks. Most recently, Retro Camera + was updated on November 2, 2026 and Effects on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*