Comparison

Retromo vs AR Sweet

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

Head to head
About

Retromo

Features
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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 β€” 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 β€” 6 preset templates available. ●Share your finished photos with everyone on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LINE, and more.

About

AR Sweet

Enhance your photos and videos with a variety of cute and fashionable AR decorations. Add illustration stamps, drawings, and letters to create unique and fun content. Capture memorable moments with a special pink filter for a charming aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Illustration stamps from 16+ creators
  • AR drawing in space
  • Place pictures, stickers, and letters
  • Pink filter for cute movies
  • Fashionable decoration space
Features
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AR camera application appeared cute and fashionable decorating space! ! \ Recommended for those who want to take videos and pictures with impact / Let's record your now more cute and fun with stamps and drawings and letters! - Includes illustration stamps by more than 16 creators! - Drawing in space with AR (Augmented reality)! - Place pictures, stickers, and letters OK! - Cute movie can be taken with pink filter!

Screenshots

Retromo4 screens
AR Sweet2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AR Sweet at none against Retromo's shown. AR Sweet also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.6). Retromo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retromo ships an update every 3 weeks, AR Sweet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Retromo versus AR Sweet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetromoAR Sweet
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.611.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOSHIYUKI HIRATAANDG CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Retromo

No in-app purchases

None

AR Sweet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retromo free?
Retromo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Sweet free?
AR Sweet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retromo or AR Sweet have ads?
Retromo shows ads; AR Sweet does not.
Which is updated more often, Retromo or AR Sweet?
Retromo ships an update every 3 weeks, and AR Sweet every 2 months. Most recently, Retromo was updated on October 24, 2026 and AR Sweet on October 20, 2026.

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