# Amped VHS Camera vs FieldNotes

The clearest difference is rating: FieldNotes at 5.0 against Amped VHS Camera's 4.6. Amped VHS Camera's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amped VHS Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and FieldNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FieldNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amped VHS Camera has 111 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Amped VHS Camera ships an update every 8 days, FieldNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amped VHS Camera | FieldNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-vhs-camera-camcorder/id1501515259/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldnotes-archive/id6760303560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Sundar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706233750) | [Cameron Teal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883737422) |

## What reviewers say

### Amped VHS Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-vhs-camera-camcorder/id1501515259)

Transform your photos and videos into vintage VHS masterpieces with retro filters, tracking lines, and customizable date stamps. This app offers a powerful editing suite to add nostalgic graphic elements and adjust effect intensity.

**Highlights:** Retro VHS overlays and filters, Customizable date/year stamp, Add VHS effects to pre-recorded video, Glitch camera effects, CRT screen effect, Trim and crop video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AMPED VHS Cam - Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AMPED VHS Cam Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| AMPED VHS Cam - Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### FieldNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldnotes-archive/id6760303560)

This app transforms screenshots and photos into organized, searchable entries, decluttering your camera roll. It automatically identifies key information like links and keywords, creating a private archive of your discoveries without ads or feeds.

**Highlights:** Screenshot and photo capture, Automatic text and keyword detection, Organized categories, Instant search functionality, Deletes original images, On-device processing for privacy

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FieldNotes Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amped VHS Camera free?

Amped VHS Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FieldNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amped VHS Camera or FieldNotes?

FieldNotes is rated higher. Amped VHS Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while FieldNotes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Amped VHS Camera or FieldNotes have ads?

Neither Amped VHS Camera nor FieldNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amped VHS Camera or FieldNotes?

Amped VHS Camera ships an update every 8 days, and FieldNotes weekly. Most recently, Amped VHS Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and FieldNotes on October 14, 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.*