# Vistax vs RitchieCam

The clearest difference is price: RitchieCam at Free against Vistax's $6.99. RitchieCam also leads on ratings volume (151 vs 23). Vistax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

RitchieCam is free to download; Vistax costs $6.99 up front. RitchieCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Vistax asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Vistax against 4.7 for RitchieCam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RitchieCam has 151 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Vistax's written reviews are positive against 77% of RitchieCam's.

Vistax ships an update every 2 months, RitchieCam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vistax | RitchieCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vistax-pro-camera/id1509174775/reviews)** | [4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritchiecam-filter-camera/id1608114316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien Ardon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045842627) | [Ritchie Roesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539047259) |

## What reviewers say

### Vistax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vistax-pro-camera/id1509174775)

This camera app offers pro-level manual controls, including shutter speed, ISO, and focus, alongside creative tools like film simulations and Zen mode. It prioritizes user privacy with zero tracking and supports RAW capture for maximum post-processing flexibility.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls, ProRAW/DNG capture, Film simulations, Zen Mode for composition, Non-destructive edits, Exposure bracketing, Privacy-first design

**In-app purchases:** none


### RitchieCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritchiecam-filter-camera/id1608114316)

This app offers a collection of retro-inspired filters for your photos, allowing you to capture and share images instantly without the need for editing. It provides a simple yet sophisticated experience for both casual users and photography enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Minimalistic controls, No-edit photo capture, 17 retro filters (14 color, 3 B&W), One-step sharing/printing, Suitable for all skill levels

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RitchieCam Patron | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent film simulations
- 📸 Unique XPan crop mode
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Authentic film look
- 🚀 Fast and fluid app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model disliked
- 🖼️ Limited free filters
- 🤔 Some filters not as expected
- 📉 Photos can be overexposed
- 🔊 Volume button can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Roasted images with watercolor effect/noise reduction
- Photos come out at 12mp instead of 48mp
- Black screen when accessing photos
- Volume button activates shutter when settings/editor open
- Loading camera shows last frame briefly

**Requested features**

- Apply filters to existing photos
- One-time purchase option
- Apply film simulations to RAW images
- Additional new effects (e.g., Positive Film)
- Limit drag to select effects to favorites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vistax free?

Vistax costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RitchieCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vistax or RitchieCam?

Vistax is rated higher. Vistax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while RitchieCam averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do Vistax or RitchieCam have ads?

Neither Vistax nor RitchieCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vistax or RitchieCam?

Vistax ships an update every 2 months, and RitchieCam every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vistax was updated on September 12, 2026 and RitchieCam on September 20, 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.*