# RitchieCam vs XP4N

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.

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.

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.

RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, XP4N every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RitchieCam | XP4N |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritchiecam-filter-camera/id1608114316/reviews) | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ritchie Roesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539047259) | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### XP4N

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp4n/id6670213512)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App feels laggy at times
- 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode
- Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
- Selfie mode
- Self-timer
- HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing


## Frequently asked 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 12, 2026 and XP4N on October 13, 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.*