# Classic Camera by Hipstamatic vs RAW Power

The clearest difference is price: Classic Camera by Hipstamatic at $4.99 against RAW Power's $12.99. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic also leads on chart position (#62 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 874). RAW Power's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic costs $4.99 and RAW Power $12.99 up front. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RAW Power asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Camera by Hipstamatic has 4.6K ratings behind it against 874, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's written reviews are positive against 61% of RAW Power's.

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, RAW Power every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Camera by Hipstamatic | RAW Power |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564/reviews)** | [4.6 (874 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-power/id1250601531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 874 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) | [Gentlemen Coders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157116443) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a unique analog-style photography experience on mobile devices. It provides a variety of vintage camera simulations, advanced editing tools, and the ability to create and share custom presets. Users can capture and edit photos with a focus on artistic expression and authentic visual aesthetics.

**Highlights:** Analog-style camera simulations, Manual camera controls, Extensive editing suite, Customizable presets, Multiple exposure feature, RAW format capture and editing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Williamsburg Starter HipstaPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Portland HipstaPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shibuya HipstaPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Camden HipstaPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mission Hipstapak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dali GoodPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soho HipstaPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bondi HipstaPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wicker Park HipstaPak | $0.99 | one-time |
| RetroPak One | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful creative tool
- 👍 Versatile lens/film combinations
- 🎨 Unique vintage-style photography
- 💡 Ability to edit existing photos
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes
- 🙁 Inability to restore purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Viewfinder not aligning correctly
- Inability to change ISO settings without crashing
- Purchased items disappearing from the app
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for iPhone 14 Pro camera
- Improve RAW file handling
- Implement batch photo editing
- Provide better organization for purchased items
- Introduce an undo/redo function


### RAW Power

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-power/id1250601531)

This app offers advanced RAW image processing and organization for your photo library. It allows for precise, non-destructive editing with a wide range of tools, and syncs changes across devices. Manage albums, filter images, and enhance photos with features like Depth Effect.

**Highlights:** Advanced RAW processing, Non-destructive editing, Photo library organization, Cross-platform editing, Batch processing, Depth Effect enhancement, LUT support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Camera by Hipstamatic free?

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RAW Power free?

RAW Power costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or RAW Power?

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic is rated higher. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while RAW Power averages 4.6 from 874 ratings.

### Do Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or RAW Power have ads?

Neither Classic Camera by Hipstamatic nor RAW Power shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or RAW Power?

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, and RAW Power every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic was updated on November 7, 2026 and RAW Power on November 6, 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.*