RitchieCam vs Velume
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
Velume
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Velume is a focused photo editor for creating film-inspired images with color, texture, and mood. Start with curated presets, then adjust exposure, contrast, color, HSL, grain, fade, halation, sharpness, clarity, temperature, tint, highlights, and shadows. Designed for fast editing with real control, Velume helps you create photos that feel polished, atmospheric, and intentional — without looking overprocessed. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://velume.photos/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Velume at fortnightly against RitchieCam's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. RitchieCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Velume sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RitchieCam ships an update every 6 weeks, Velume fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RitchieCam | Velume |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ritchie Roesch | Per-Niklas Longberg |
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
Velume
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RitchieCam
- RitchieCam Patron$9.991 Year
Velume
- Velume Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Velume Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
