Recolla vs Sandstorm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recolla
Transform your photos with vintage effects inspired by historical photographic processes. Easily apply era-specific filters to images from your library or captured directly within the app. Share your creations instantly with friends and family.
- 12 vintage filters
- Simple user interface
- Capture new photos
- Import from photo library
- Built-in sharing
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We analysed an impressive number of old photos from the 1800s to the 1900s and packed the photographic processes into this easy to use mobile app. * 12 Superbly crafted filters - Give your photos dramatic vintage effects * Extremely simple UI - All you have to do is to apply which era you will apply. * Capture images or import from your photo library * Share your photos via built-in iOS sharing support Tag your photos on Instagram with #RecollaApp Got questions or comments? Email at support@mocadeco.com Your feedback helps us to constantly improve our apps.
Sandstorm
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Use any image as a base for for a colored sand sculpture. Start with any image from your Library, or use your camera for a new image. When you’re done, share with Facebook/Twitter/Flickr (login required), or save to your library, print, message or email. ** A plug-in for Apple Photos is included. **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Sandstorm at 3 against Recolla's 1. Sandstorm also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Recolla costs $1.99 and Sandstorm $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Recolla ships an update every 7 months, Sandstorm every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recolla | Sandstorm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seohyeon Lee | David Dombrowski |
In-app purchases
Recolla
No in-app purchases
Sandstorm
No in-app purchases
