Stack vs RetroAlign
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stack
Effortlessly create professional before-and-after photo and video comparisons. Advanced on-device technology automatically aligns your images, perfect for showcasing transformations in fitness, renovations, or projects. Export smooth, high-quality animations for social media.
- Automatic photo alignment
- Manual adjustment options
- Create before-and-after comparisons
- Export animated videos
- Match animation to music BPM
- High FPS video export
- On-device processing
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Stack is the easiest way to create perfectly aligned before-and-after photos and videos. Powered by advanced on-device computer vision, Stack automatically aligns your photos with exceptional accuracy, helping you showcase transformations, progress, and projects without tedious manual adjustments. Whether you’re documenting a renovation, fitness journey, restoration, build project, or creative work, Stack makes your before-and-after comparisons look professional and effortless. Create engaging animations and export high-quality videos ready for social media. Fine-tune transition speed, match animations to any music BPM, and export at up to 120 FPS for incredibly smooth playback. Features: • Automatic photo alignment using advanced on-device computer vision • Precise manual adjustments when needed • Create stunning before-and-after comparisons in seconds • Export animated videos for social media • Match animation speed to any music BPM • Export at up to 120 FPS • Fast, private processing directly on your device • No watermarks on your work Stack is free to use. Upgrade to unlock unlimited automatic photo alignment and get the fastest, most accurate comparison workflow available. No recurring subscriptions. No monthly fees. No annual plans. Just a powerful before-and-after app built for creators, makers, professionals, and anyone who wants to showcase progress the right way.
RetroAlign
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RetroAlign helps you capture perfectly aligned photos by overlaying reference images on your camera view. Perfect for photographers, artists, and anyone who needs precise alignment when recreating shots. KEY FEATURES: • Overlay Reference Photos - Select any photo from your library and overlay it on your live camera view • Adjustable Transparency - Use the slider to fine-tune overlay opacity for perfect alignment • Zoom & Pan Controls - Tap to zoom 3x and drag to pan for precise positioning • Flash Control - Cycle through off, on, and auto flash modes • Side-by-Side Comparison - Compare your captured photo with the reference image • Auto-Save - Photos automatically save to your camera roll PERFECT FOR: • Photographers recreating shots • Artists aligning new work with references • Anyone needing precise camera alignment • Before/after comparisons • Matching angles and compositions HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select a reference photo from your library 2. Adjust overlay transparency to see both images 3. Align your camera view with the reference 4. Use zoom and pan for precision 5. Capture your perfectly aligned photo 6. Compare and save Simple, intuitive, and designed for precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RetroAlign at none against Stack's 1. RetroAlign also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RetroAlign asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Stack | RetroAlign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Chernovolenko | Christopher Krueger |
In-app purchases
Stack
- Stack Pro (Lifetime)$4.99
RetroAlign
No in-app purchases








