# Hipstamatic® Analog Camera vs Plastipic

The clearest difference is rating: Plastipic at 5.0 against Hipstamatic® Analog Camera's 4.6. Hipstamatic® Analog Camera's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hipstamatic® Analog Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Plastipic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plastipic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hipstamatic® Analog Camera has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hipstamatic® Analog Camera ships an update monthly, Plastipic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hipstamatic® Analog Camera | Plastipic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 184 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) | [James Rhoades](https://appshunter.io/developer/359564371) |

## What reviewers say

### Hipstamatic® Analog Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hipstamatic-analog-camera/id1450672436)

This app simulates shooting with a vintage analog film camera, applying effects like lenses and films before you take the photo. Explore over a thousand unique analog combinations and connect with a community of photographers without algorithms or ads.

**Highlights:** Analog film camera simulation, Pre-shoot effect application, 1000+ lens and film combinations, Chronological community feed, No ads or algorithms, Photo challenges and stamps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hipstamatic Camera Club | $7.99 | per month |
| Hipstamatic Camera Club | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Hipstamatic Camera Club | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Variety of creative filters and effects
- 💡 Ability to create custom camera presets
- 🤩 Fun and engaging community features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 😞 Loss of previous purchases and customizations
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save custom camera presets
- Inconsistent behavior when editing photos
- Syncing issues with photo library and cloud storage

**Requested features**

- Ability to import photos from camera roll
- Option to change aspect ratio beyond square format
- Restore previous purchases and customizations
- Improved search and organization for lenses/films


### Plastipic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastipic/id6478136498)

Capture unique artistic photos with randomized focus and vignetting. Add special effects, stack unlimited exposures, and apply stunning color or monochrome filters. Some advanced filters require a subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Randomized soft corner focus, Vignetting effects, Spice special effects, Unlimited exposure stacking, Color and monochrome filters, Subscription for premium filters

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plastipic Pro: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Plastipic Pro: Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hipstamatic® Analog Camera free?

Hipstamatic® Analog Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plastipic free?

Plastipic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hipstamatic® Analog Camera or Plastipic?

Plastipic is rated higher. Hipstamatic® Analog Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Plastipic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hipstamatic® Analog Camera or Plastipic have ads?

Neither Hipstamatic® Analog Camera nor Plastipic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hipstamatic® Analog Camera or Plastipic?

Hipstamatic® Analog Camera ships an update monthly, and Plastipic every 2 months. Most recently, Hipstamatic® Analog Camera was updated on October 29, 2026 and Plastipic on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*