Retromo vs j. Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Retromo | j. Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOSHIYUKI HIRATA | Jeff Hodsdon |
In-app purchases
Retromo
No in-app purchases
j. Camera
No in-app purchases









