Comparison

RitchieCam vs XP4N

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

XP4N

Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.

Highlights
  • 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio
  • 8 distinct film type simulations
  • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases
  • Haptic and visual feedback
  • EV compensation by swiping
  • Save as lossless HEIF files
  • EXIF and GPS data saving
Features
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Based on the legendary XPAN with its unique cinematic panoramic 65x24 images, XP4N turns any scene into a movie set; every shot into a movie still. - Shoot in the amazing 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio - Simulate 8 distinct film types (some inspired by popular film types, such as Cinestill 800T) - NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO IN-APP-PURCHASES! - Use all available lenses - Haptic and visual feedback when taking pictures - Use volume up key as shutter button - EV compensation by swiping - Access to the high-resolution sensor (if available and enabled in settings) - Option to save as lossless HEIF files - Saves EXIF and GPS data in photos This app is designed to simulate the cinematic qualities of the XPAN, including emulation of 8 distinct film stocks that are often paired with this camera: NIGHT MODE Based on the Cinestill 800T film character with its moody teal cast and signature "halation" (red halos) around bright spots in the image. BALANCED MODE Inspired by Vision3 250D film stock, with its versatile personality and typical Hollywood-style color and contrast curves. DAYLIGHT MODE Based on the popular Portra 400 film; soft and warm hues and moderate contrast profile. Great for skin tones and dreamy landscapes. GRITTY MODE Inspired by the Lomography Metropolis film, which adds a "bleached" look that is reminiscent of gritty 90s movies. BLACK & WHITE MODES Following the characteristics black & white films, one mode offers a punchy and contrasty B&W style, while the other is soft and dreamy. NEON NIGHT (NEW) Enhances bright spots in night photos and adds vibrant, saturated glows for a "cyberpunk" vibe ETHEREAL (NEW) Classic soft focus mode, without the need to put grease on your lens! XP4N is consciously made to be the ultimate one-trick-pony. A point and shoot camera with only a single button: the shutter button. The internal image processing engine does the rest, based on your preferred film mode setting. (so don't expect deep camera controls... ;-). The resulting images are carefully tuned to have the pleasant silky quality of film and to get away from the oversharpened, hyper-punchy look typical of today's digital cameras.

Screenshots

RitchieCam4 screens
XP4N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RitchieCam at Free against XP4N's $1.99. RitchieCam also leads on ratings volume (151 vs 44). XP4N's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On rating, ads 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

RitchieCam is free to download; XP4N costs $1.99 up front. RitchieCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. XP4N asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RitchieCam against 4.7 for XP4N. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of RitchieCam's written reviews are positive against 87% of XP4N's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, XP4N every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RitchieCam versus XP4N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRitchieCamXP4N
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (151 ratings)4.7 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRitchie RoeschBram Bos

Customer experience

RitchieCam

All ratings151 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative17.5%

XP4N

All ratings44 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative1.9%

User reviews

RitchieCam

From 151 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

XP4N

From 44 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎥 Excellent film simulations
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Realistic XPan aspect ratio
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 📸 Enjoyable photography experience

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Volume buttons used as shutter
  • 🔍 Lack of focus control
  • 🎨 Some film simulations too heavy-handed
  • 🔍 Viewfinder preview doesn't match final image

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

XP4N

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App feels laggy at times
  • 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

Requested features

10 requests
  • Portrait mode
  • Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
  • Selfie mode
  • Self-timer
  • HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing
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  • No-filter mode
  • Tri-X 400 film simulation
  • Sprocket emulation
  • Ability to change focus point
  • Preview of image in viewfinder before capture

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RitchieCam

Subscriptions1
  • RitchieCam Patron$9.991 Year
None

XP4N

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RitchieCam free?
RitchieCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XP4N free?
XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RitchieCam or XP4N?
RitchieCam and XP4N are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 151 and 44 ratings respectively.
Do RitchieCam or XP4N have ads?
Neither RitchieCam nor XP4N shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RitchieCam or XP4N?
RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and XP4N every 2 days. Most recently, RitchieCam was updated on October 3, 2026 and XP4N on October 1, 2026.

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