Comparison

Retromo vs j. Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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.

About

j. Camera

Capture photos with a distinct analog feel using three unique film looks. Experience real-time grain and authentic tone curves without AI or presets. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface designed for a beautiful shooting experience.

Highlights
  • Three distinct film grades
  • Real-time grain effect
  • Live preview of effects
  • Dual and single camera modes
  • Left/right-handed controls
  • On-screen flash preview
Features
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Hi, I'm Jeff Hodsdon. I enjoy beautiful photos and the experience of taking them. I made this for camera for others because I feel it is a great experience to use. I appreciate you! Three film looks. Real-time grain. No presets, no AI, no clutter. j. Camera gives you three distinct analog film grades — black & white, deep cool, and warm golden — each rendered live on screen before you shoot. What you see is what you get. Built around real film stock techniques: organic grain, tone curves, and color grading via 3D LUTs. Every photo has texture and character. - Three film grades, switchable in one tap - Live preview of every effect - Dual-camera and single-camera modes - Left or right-handed controls - Flash with on-screen preview Point it at something you love. -j Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Retromo4 screens
j. Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: j. Camera at none against Retromo's shown. Retromo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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, j. Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Retromo versus j. Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetromoj. Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOSHIYUKI HIRATAJeff Hodsdon

In-app purchases

None

Retromo

No in-app purchases

None

j. Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retromo free?
Retromo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is j. Camera free?
j. Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retromo or j. Camera have ads?
Retromo shows ads; j. Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Retromo or j. Camera?
Retromo ships an update every 3 weeks, and j. Camera every 6 weeks. Most recently, Retromo was updated on October 29, 2026 and j. Camera on October 28, 2026.

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