# RitchieCam vs Glowry

The clearest difference is update cadence: Glowry at daily against RitchieCam's every 6 weeks. Glowry also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (4 vs 1). RitchieCam's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RitchieCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Glowry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glowry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RitchieCam has 152 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, Glowry daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RitchieCam | Glowry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ritchiecam-filter-camera/id1608114316/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowry-map-your-memories/id6758019558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **152** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ritchie Roesch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539047259) | [Kreinto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715222350) |

## 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


### Glowry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowry-map-your-memories/id6758019558)

Visualize your travel history with geotagged photos on a personal world map. Create visual stories of your trips, earn badges for new locations, and share journeys with friends. Secure your personal map with Face ID.

**Highlights:** Personalized world map of geotagged photos, Bundle photos into journey routes, Earn badges for visiting new places, Share journeys with friends, Face ID lock for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime! | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RitchieCam free?

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

### Is Glowry free?

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

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

Glowry is rated higher. RitchieCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Glowry averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RitchieCam or Glowry have ads?

Neither RitchieCam nor Glowry shows ads.

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

RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and Glowry daily. Most recently, RitchieCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glowry on October 31, 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.*