Comparison

FIMO vs RetroFrame

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

Head to head
About

FIMO

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
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FIMO captures the beauty and magic of old school vintage images right through your viewfinder. Dust and scratches, retro colors, flickering, light leaks, even frame shakes, all can be instantly added with a single tap off the finger. With FIMO, you’ll make photographs that look and sound like real film rolls pulled out of storage 30 years ago. — CLASSIC CAMERA Digital photography has never looked so analog. FIMO provides beautifully rendered skeuomorphic P&S cameras that transform your experience as you swipe through lenses, flashes, and simply rewind films. — SELECTIVE 35MM FILM SUITE Including over 8 signature presets which replicating the look of old-school camera films. * Diary 400 *Romantic 400 *BlackTea 50 *Portra 400 * Aesthetic 400 * PAN 100 * EK 80 * LM Color 100 * Business 400 * HK 200 * Yummy 100 * X-Red 50 * EPR 64 *Joey 100T *Tokyo 500 *Morandi 200 *KDchrome 64 *Natura 1600 *Portra 160NC *DE 200 *X-Mas 25T *New Year 2020 *Super HR 100 *Tri-X 400 *TS-E 50 [Fimo Pro Subscription] - With an Fimo Pro subscription, you have access to all features and paid editing materials. Watermark and advertisements will be removed automatically. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. [Terms of Use] https://fimo.app/user-agreement-en.html [Privacy Policy] https://fimo.app/privacy-policy-en.html You’re most welcome to share your story with us. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us as. Weibo:FIMO官方

About

RetroFrame

Features
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RetroFrame turns one photo from your day into a small memory worth keeping. Create a frame with a photo, choose a mood, write one little line, and optionally remember where it happened. Over time, your frames become a personal collection you can revisit whenever you need a little piece of the past. YOUR MEMORIES, YOUR WAY • Keep a private photo memory diary • Capture a mood and one little line • Revisit memories through your logbook • Explore saved places on your memory map • Rediscover old moments with Home Screen widgets • Build gentle streaks and unlock achievements • Set a daily reminder at a memorable time • Protect the app with Face ID PRIVATE BY DESIGN RetroFrame does not require an account and does not include advertising or tracking. Memories are stored on your device and can sync through your private iCloud database. One photo. One feeling. One tiny piece of today.

Screenshots

FIMO4 screens
RetroFrame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RetroFrame at none against FIMO's 10. RetroFrame also leads on ads (none vs shown). FIMO's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support 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. FIMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. RetroFrame asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FIMO versus RetroFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIMORetroFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (258 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings258 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Hongxiao Network Technology Co.,Ltd.Emre Dumbo

Bugs and requests

FIMO

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

RetroFrame

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FIMO

Subscriptions1
  • fimo pro for 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time9
  • IF PAN100$0.99
  • Aesthetic400$0.99
  • Yummy 100$0.99
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  • X-Red50$0.99
  • Morandi200$0.99
  • GOLD 200$0.99
  • Portra 160NC$1.99
  • X-Mas 25T$1.99
  • New Year 2020$1.99
None

RetroFrame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIMO free?
FIMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroFrame free?
RetroFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FIMO or RetroFrame have ads?
FIMO shows ads; RetroFrame does not.

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