RitchieCam vs 36Exp lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RitchieCam
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.
- 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
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RitchieCam is a free app for streamlining your iPhone photography. Easy to use. With intuitive minimalistic controls, RitchieCam is simple for beginners, yet useful for experienced photographers. Whether you have no interest in cameras yet want some snaps of your kids or pets or vacation to share on social media, or if you are a pro doing a Route 66 photography project, or anywhere in-between, you’ll find this app straightforward enough—yet sophisticated enough—for your needs. One-step philosophy. RitchieCam produces photos that are ready to be shared or printed the instant that they’re captured (no editing needed!), which saves you time and hassle. There are 17 filters in RitchieCam to choose from: 14 color and 3 B&W. These filters have a retro vibe, and you’re sure to find at least one that compliments your style. Three are available for free—Standard Film, Analog Color, and B&W Negative; unlock the other 14 by becoming a RitchieCam Patron for only $9.99 (USD + Tax Annually) today! Terms of Use: https://ritchiecam.com/faq#Terms Privacy Policy: https://ritchiecam.com/faq/#privacy-policy
36Exp lite
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Experience the joy and nuance of film photography with the 36Exp lite camera app! Select from 5 great Free Film profiles, take 36 exposures, then develop and admire your efforts. Just like film! Want more film profiles, pro camera features, and advanced film effects like halation? Check out the full featured 36Exp app. This process mimics the analog experience you get when taking pictures on a film camera. Allowing the photographer to slow down and focus on composition. This app is perfect for both the aspiring film photographer learning about the benefits of shooting film and the seasoned analog master! Features ---------------- Automatic exposure 5 free film profiles based on analog properties Fixed iso per film roll Camera lens selection Film grain configuration Flash enable Film Simulations ---------------- Fuji Pro 400H Ilford HP5 Kodak Portra 160 Polaroid PX 70 Creative Simulations -------------------- Expired Green (This is a Lite version of the full 36Exp app with limited features and promotes other indie app developers with minimal non-tracking ads) *Film names in the app are just for reference and do not represent the film stock. Where possible they try and replicate the characteristics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 36Exp lite at none against RitchieCam's 1. RitchieCam's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. RitchieCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. 36Exp lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, 36Exp lite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RitchieCam | 36Exp lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (151 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 151 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ritchie Roesch | Thomas Schucker |
Bugs and requests
RitchieCam
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- HEIC only output despite JPG setting
Requested features
19 requests- 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
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- Clickable icons in favorites list
- Import pictures and edit with filters
- Use regular camera functions (zoom, portrait mode)
- Black out viewfinder in app switcher
- Numbers on intensity slider
- Tweak basic settings before shot (saturation, contrast, WB)
- Self-timer setting
- Apply filters to video
- More customization of free filters
- Add grain option
- Add basic editing options
- Add GPS info recording
- Improve filter switching
- Move lens switching and EV comp out of picture area
36Exp lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RitchieCam
- RitchieCam Patron$9.991 Year
36Exp lite
No in-app purchases
