Comparison

Camera FrontBack vs Retro Pixel Camera

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

Head to head
About

Camera FrontBack

Capture video from both your front and rear cameras simultaneously on your iPhone. This app allows you to record your reactions and the scene at the same time, perfect for vlogging, capturing events, or creative storytelling. Explore various layouts like picture-in-picture, split-screen, and circle mode for dynamic video creation.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and rear camera recording
  • Picture-in-picture (PIP) mode
  • Split-screen and circle/oval modes
  • Real-time animation
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • Moveable on-screen elements
Features
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Camera FrontBack transforms your iPhone into a multi-cam, allowing you to capture video from two cameras simultaneously. With our video App, we want people around the world to shoot amazing views, architecture, pets, and friends while allowing them to express their emotions on one screen. Try and get surprised at how you reacted to something important to you at the moment. Features: ◆ Picture-in-picture (PIP); ◆ Simultaneous work with front and rear cameras; ◆ Animates in real-time; ◆ Circle mode; ◆ Oval mode; ◆ Square mode; ◆ Full-Screen mode; ◆ Split-screen mode; ◆ Pinch-to-zoom; ◆ Capture moment; ◆ Moveable around the screen; ◆ PiP Mixers; It has a user-friendly interface, and it's easy to use.

About

Retro Pixel Camera

Apply real-time retro pixel art effects to your camera feed. Adjust pixel size, use classic color palettes, or create your own. Capture and share unique pixelated photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Real-time pixelation
  • Adjustable pixel size
  • Classic retro color palettes
  • Custom palette editor
  • Photo and video recording
  • Built-in gallery
  • Seamless orientation support
Features
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Retro Pixel Camera applies real-time retro effects directly to your phone's camera feed. Adjust pixel size, apply palettes inspired by classic hardware, and edit your own custom palettes. Capture photos and videos in sweet pixel style, browse your gallery, and share your creations. Key Features: - Real-Time Pixelation: Watch your surroundings morph into pixel art live on your screen. What you see is what you capture! - Adjustable Pixel Size: Dial in the perfect look! Easily increase or decrease the pixel resolution on the fly to control the level of abstraction and detail. - Classic Retro Palettes: Instantly apply iconic color schemes inspired by legendary consoles and systems like the NES, SNES, EGA, and Game Boy. Give your creations an authentic vintage feel with a single tap. - Powerful Palette Editor: Unleash your inner artist! Modify the built-in palettes or create entirely new ones from scratch. Choose up to 16 colors, name your custom palette, and save it for later use. Your unique vision, your colors! - Photo and Video Recording: Capture stunning pixelated still photos or record full-length videos drenched in retro style. Perfect for unique social media content, artistic projects, or just having fun! - Built-In Gallery: Access all your creations directly within the app. Browse your saved images and videos, replay your pixelated movies, share your favorites with friends, or delete unwanted files easily. - Seamless Orientation Support: The app adapts to you, working in both portrait and landscape modes, with support for front and back cameras. - Easy Saving: Your pixelated photos and videos are backed up to your device's media library so you can always reach them. Unleash Your Creativity: Retro Pixel Camera isn't just a filter; it's a creative tool. Experiment with different resolutions and color palettes to find the perfect aesthetic. Capture mundane scenes and turn them into captivating, stylized art. Create unique video clips that stand out from the crowd. The possibilities are unlimited. Whether you're a retro gaming enthusiast, a digital artist, or just looking for a fun new way to capture memories, Retro Pixel Camera offers a unique and engaging experience. Reimagine Your World in 8-Bit!

Screenshots

Camera FrontBack4 screens
Retro Pixel Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Pixel Camera at none against Camera FrontBack's 6. Retro Pixel Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Camera FrontBack's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 4). On price, ads and monetization model 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

Camera FrontBack costs $2.99 and Retro Pixel Camera $2.99 up front. Camera FrontBack sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Retro Pixel Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Pixel Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera FrontBack has 47 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Camera FrontBack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Retro Pixel Camera's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Camera FrontBack versus Retro Pixel Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera FrontBackRetro Pixel Camera
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.6 (47 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuliya AndrienkoCognichine

Customer experience

Camera FrontBack

All ratings47 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative17.5%

Retro Pixel Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Camera FrontBack

One-time6
  • Snack-Sized Tip$0.99
  • Heart PiP Shape$1.99
  • Star PiP Shape$1.99
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  • Seal PiP Shape$1.99
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$2.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$4.99
None

Retro Pixel Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera FrontBack free?
Camera FrontBack costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Retro Pixel Camera free?
Retro Pixel Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera FrontBack or Retro Pixel Camera?
Retro Pixel Camera is rated higher. Camera FrontBack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Retro Pixel Camera averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Camera FrontBack or Retro Pixel Camera have ads?
Neither Camera FrontBack nor Retro Pixel Camera shows ads.

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