# FIMO vs FIMO 1903

The clearest difference is price: FIMO at Free against FIMO 1903's $2.99. FIMO also leads on ratings volume (258 vs 7). FIMO 1903's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

FIMO is free to download; FIMO 1903 costs $2.99 up front. FIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. FIMO 1903 asks for nothing beyond the download.

FIMO 1903 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIMO has 258 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of FIMO's written reviews are positive against 90% of FIMO 1903's.

FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, FIMO 1903 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FIMO | FIMO 1903 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimo-analog-camera/id1454219307/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimo-1903/id1489268250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **90.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 376 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Hongxiao Network Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780310685) | [Guangzhou Hongxiao Network Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780310685) |

## What reviewers say

### FIMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimo-analog-camera/id1454219307)

This app transforms your digital photos into vintage film images with a single tap. It emulates the look of old film rolls, adding effects like dust, scratches, and light leaks. Explore a collection of classic camera interfaces and film presets for a retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Vintage film emulation, Dust and scratch effects, Retro color filters, Light leak simulation, Flickering and frame shakes, Classic camera interfaces, Selective 35mm film presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| fimo pro for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| IF PAN100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aesthetic400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yummy 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| X-Red50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Morandi200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GOLD 200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Portra 160NC | $1.99 | one-time |
| X-Mas 25T | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Year 2020 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent film simulations
- 👍 Intuitive and pleasant UI
- 🎨 Beautiful vintage-style photos
- 🔍 Wide variety of film stocks
- 💯 Best-in-class camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about data collection
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔍 Limited film stock options
- 📷 Forced aspect ratio on imported photos

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Purchased films disappearing after updates
- Video feature not working as expected
- Difficulty restoring in-app purchases
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add timer functionality
- Option to save original unprocessed photos
- Ability to purchase individual film stocks
- Faster switching between film stocks
- Live preview of film effects before shooting


### FIMO 1903

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimo-1903/id1489268250)

This app simulates an antique mechanical camera, offering a vintage black and white film style. It aims to bring back the experience of manual parameter adjustment and the challenges of early photography.

**Highlights:** Antique mechanical camera simulation, Vintage B&W film style, Manual parameter adjustment, Recreates early photography experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FIMO free?

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

### Is FIMO 1903 free?

FIMO 1903 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FIMO or FIMO 1903?

FIMO 1903 is rated higher. FIMO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while FIMO 1903 averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do FIMO or FIMO 1903 have ads?

FIMO shows ads; FIMO 1903 does not.

### Which is updated more often, FIMO or FIMO 1903?

FIMO ships an update every 2 weeks, and FIMO 1903 every 3 weeks. Most recently, FIMO was updated on October 15, 2026 and FIMO 1903 on October 15, 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.*