Comparison

RitchieCam vs Cineshoot

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

Cineshoot

Features
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Cineshoot gives your photos a film-style look with a fast, simple editing flow. Shoot with your camera or pick a photo from your library, choose a cinematic preset, fine-tune the image, crop for social or widescreen formats, and export at full resolution. Features: 15 cinematic presets (2 free, 13 in Pro) developed and fine-tuned to perfection Quick controls for exposure, contrast, shadows, and highlights Crop options: Original, 4:5 for social media and 21:9 cinematic ratio for true cinematic effect Full-resolution export and easy sharing Optional Apple ProRAW capture on supported devices (recomended for higher quality presets aplication) One-time Pro upgrade, forever - no subscription Shutter sound or haptic feedback option

Screenshots

RitchieCam4 screens
Cineshoot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cineshoot at every 5 days against RitchieCam's every 6 weeks. RitchieCam's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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. RitchieCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Cineshoot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, Cineshoot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RitchieCam versus Cineshoot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRitchieCamCineshoot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (152 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRitchie RoeschDavid Mismas

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

Cineshoot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RitchieCam

Subscriptions1
  • RitchieCam Patron$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Cineshoot

One-time1
  • Cineshoot: Cinematic Photo Editor$9.99

Questions

Is RitchieCam free?
RitchieCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cineshoot free?
Cineshoot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RitchieCam or Cineshoot have ads?
Neither RitchieCam nor Cineshoot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RitchieCam or Cineshoot?
RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cineshoot every 5 days. Most recently, RitchieCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cineshoot on October 28, 2026.

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