Comparison

2 vs Retro Photo Editor

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

Head to head
About

2

Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.

Highlights
  • 2-bit image capture
  • Vintage photo recreation
  • No adapters needed
  • Simple interface
Features
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Shoot 2-bit images like in the olden times. 2-Bit Camera gives you the power to recreate the photos of your youth without any adapters. Batteries neither included nor necessary.

About

Retro Photo Editor

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Transform Your Photos into Retro Art! Bring a unique twist to your photos with our Receipt-Style Photo Maker. Turn ordinary images into vintage masterpieces using vertical line filters. Customize your creations with vibrant colors, stunning gradient backgrounds, and stylish effects. Whether you’re crafting a one-of-a-kind profile picture or adding a retro touch to your favorite snapshots, this app is your go-to tool for creating unforgettable images. Features: - Receipt-Style Retro Filters – A nostalgic touch for your photos. - Custom Colors – Personalize your prints with any color you like. - Gradient Backgrounds – Add dynamic, colorful gradients to elevate your designs. - Stylish Profile Photos – Perfect for social media and more! Unleash your creativity and give your photos a timeless, artistic vibe today! Subcription Information] - Receipted - Photo Effects offers a subscription plan that gives you unlimited access to all pro features. - You can subscribe to a PRO Access - Subscription options are 1-week, 1-month 1-year and Lifetime - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original, "1-week", "1-month", "1-year", "Lifetime"package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://taskinon.com/receipted/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://taskinon.com/receipted/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

22 screens
Retro Photo Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Photo Editor at every 3 days against 2's monthly. 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Retro Photo Editor sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2 ships an update monthly, Retro Photo Editor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
2 versus Retro Photo Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2Retro Photo Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnie WeissOnur TASKIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

2

One-time2
  • Video Clips$0.99
  • Photo Import$0.99
6 purchases

Retro Photo Editor

One-time6
  • Pro Plan$1.99
  • Pro Plan$4.99
  • Pro Plan$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Pro Plan$12.99
  • Pro Plan$19.99
  • Pro Plan$29.99

Questions

Is 2 free?
2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Photo Editor free?
Retro Photo Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 2 or Retro Photo Editor have ads?
Neither 2 nor Retro Photo Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2 or Retro Photo Editor?
2 ships an update monthly, and Retro Photo Editor every 3 days. Most recently, 2 was updated on July 30, 2026 and Retro Photo Editor on September 13, 2026.

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