# Classic Camera by Hipstamatic vs Frame Pro

The clearest difference is price: Frame Pro at Free against Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's $4.99. Frame Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 1) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Frame Pro is free to download; Classic Camera by Hipstamatic costs $4.99 up front. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Frame Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Frame Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Camera by Hipstamatic has 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Frame Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Camera by Hipstamatic | Frame Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-pro/id1452976271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) | [Lindsay Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/852915834) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### Frame Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-pro/id1452976271)

Transform your iPad into a high-quality digital photo frame. Enjoy customizable slideshows with various effects, time and date displays, and even music integration. Upgrade for advanced features like weather overlays and multi-user photo sharing.

**Highlights:** Full-screen image slideshows, Configurable slide timing, Optional time and date display, Slideshow effects and transitions, Text and graphics overlay, Music and narration integration, Multi-user photo sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Camera by Hipstamatic free?

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

### Is Frame Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Frame Pro?

Frame Pro is rated higher. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Frame Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Frame Pro have ads?

Neither Classic Camera by Hipstamatic nor Frame Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Frame Pro?

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, and Frame Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic was updated on September 25, 2026 and Frame Pro on September 21, 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.*