Play Camera 3.3 vs Retromo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Play Camera 3.3
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Thank you for using Play Camera! What does PlayCamera include? (1) GIF Library, for searching any GIFs on the Internet. Easily share on different social platforms or share with friends directly. (2) GIF maker, for creating new GIFs using any GIFs you searched in our app, your own imported GIFs, Photo(JPG/PNG). (3) GIF recorder, for recording GIFs using the phone camera, just like recording video. (4) Fast QR code scanner. (5) Easy to use QR code maker. (6) Filter effects, over 70+ effects! Add the effects on the photo and GIF. (7) Oh! You can also drag and drop some decoration stuff like text & shape, on the GIF and photo. (8) Real color picker, different from other color pickers, our color picker is for picking color through camera, you can pick and save the color you see. More exciting stuff waiting for you to explore! Find out more on our website: www.swanob2.com/playcamera
Retromo
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Make your photos look like they were taken in another era. Retro filters, nostalgic vintage stamps, and classic frames combine to transform any shot into a timeless memory — the kind that feels like it came straight from an old photo album. Real-time preview and one-tap templates make creating retro photos effortless. ●Apply retro filters with real-time preview to give your photos a nostalgic, vintage look. ●Packed with nostalgic stamps featuring vintage fashion, sweets, and antique accessories. ●Add text overlays to your photos for a personal touch. ●Create a nostalgic atmosphere instantly with retro frames. ●Use templates to apply pre-set combinations of frames and stamps in one tap — 6 preset templates available. ●Share your finished photos with everyone on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LINE, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Retromo at every 3 weeks against Play Camera 3.3's every 3 months. Play Camera 3.3's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Play Camera 3.3 ships an update every 3 months, Retromo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Play Camera 3.3 | Retromo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | derek WONG | TOSHIYUKI HIRATA |
In-app purchases
Play Camera 3.3
No in-app purchases
Retromo
No in-app purchases









