Comparison

Camare Experimental Camera vs Retrograf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Camare Experimental Camera

This app offers unique image filters and simulations for creative photography. Combine multiple exposures and filters to create one-of-a-kind images. It also features an experimental editor and supports using multiple lenses simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Unique image filters
  • Single, dual, and multi-exposure photography
  • Film-sensor simulations
  • Border-framing filters
  • Experimental editor/post-processor
  • Multi-lens support
  • Adjustable image aspect ratios
Features
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Camare is a creative photography app with unique image filters you can combine to take photos. You can creatively take single, dual, or multiexposure photographs like no other apps. It is the first to provide program cards for storage and files but also to use with all compatible photo apps. App includes by default 17 creative filters (Nerve, Dolce, Bewi, Sqare, Booty, Geoh, Ouibak, Moop, Dnaz, Semi, Morkmall, Habaen, Bomber Baba, Herate, Gulbul, Karbad Bob, Cainswoe), 10 film-sensor simulations, and 12 border-framing filters. In-app packages are available and offer multiple extra combinations of filters and user interface skins. They enable me to focus more on the app development and of its functionalities. There is also an experimental editor / post-processor, still in its infancy but offers myriads of creative results. This app was originally developed for my personal experimental photographic works and is constantly being updated: an app from a photographer for photographers. It also lets you use more than one lens at once for dualphotography or multiphotography. Its tens of creative filters are of three types you can combine to your desired effect: - input saturators (aka insaturators) - frame and skins (aka frameskins) - film simulators (aka filmulators) You can also modulate them using the easily accessible color-coded variator. Once taken, the basic whole-screen editor lets you rerender the last photograph with a new filter combination. Image aspect ratios can be changed at capture or at output and you can save three presets for your future shots.

About

Retrograf

Transform your photos and videos with authentic '90s analog film and VHS aesthetics. Apply a variety of filters, adjust key visual elements, and add unique overlay effects to achieve a vintage look.

Highlights
  • 24 film style presets
  • Light leaks, film scratches, fades
  • Vintage color palettes
  • Exposure, contrast, temperature adjustments
  • Vignette and chromatic aberration
  • Customizable overlay effects
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Inspired by analog film cameras and VHS videos from the '90s, Retrograf reproduces retro touches to your photos + videos. ● Filter Presets Light leaks, film scratches, fades and vintage color palettes are the basic elements for transport your photos and videos back to another era. Retrograf offers 24 fantastic film style presets that combine these elements appropriately. ● Adjustment Tools You can alter the exposure, contrast, temperature, tint, and clarity, enhance shadows and highlights, add vignette and chromatic aberration, and much more. ● Overlay Effects You can create your own look by combining the overlays provided. Overlays include light leaks, film scratches and grainy textures.

Screenshots

Camare Experimental Camera4 screens
Retrograf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retrograf at none against Camare Experimental Camera's 3. Camare Experimental Camera's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Camare Experimental Camera costs $0.99 and Retrograf $2.99 up front. Camare Experimental Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Retrograf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camare Experimental Camera versus Retrograf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamare Experimental CameraRetrograf
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size584 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLooprSeohyeon Lee

Customer experience

Camare Experimental Camera

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Retrograf

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Camare Experimental Camera

One-time3
  • Luckyfloy Now Pack$0.99
  • Konoff Sevan Pack$0.99
  • Oldlymp Ksa Package$0.99
None

Retrograf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camare Experimental Camera free?
Camare Experimental Camera costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Retrograf free?
Retrograf costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camare Experimental Camera or Retrograf have ads?
Neither Camare Experimental Camera nor Retrograf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camare Experimental Camera or Retrograf?
Camare Experimental Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retrograf every 2 weeks. Most recently, Camare Experimental Camera was updated on September 23, 2026 and Retrograf on September 23, 2026.

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