Comparison

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic vs Fast Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

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
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Hipstamatic is a world-class photography app and Apple’s original App of the Year! Shoot beautiful authentic photography and become part of the world’s most creative community, exclusively on iPhone. • Apple’s very first App of the Year • The original photo filter app • The inventor of square filtered mobile photos • Plus, all of the features below :-) — CLASSIC CAMERA Digital photography has never looked so analog. Shooting Classic provides beautifully rendered skeuomorphic cameras that transform your experience as you swipe through lenses, flashes, and films. ■ Use Multiple Exposure to shoot multiple images in one shot and get amazing artistic results ■ — PRO CAMERA For the mobile photographer looking for a minimal capture interface with maximum control, shooting Pro gives you ultimate creative control. ■ Manually control focus, white balance, exposure, shutter speed, ISO, and aspect ratio ■ — DARKROOM EDITING SUITE A full editing suite including over 20 professional adjustment tools and 12 signature presets. • Classic Lens, Film, and Flash • Crop • Straighten & Rotate • Skew • Exposure • Clarity • Definition • Exposure • Clarity • Definition • Highlights • Shadows • Vibrancy • Fade • Curves (RGB + Red + Green + Blue) • Temperature • Tint • Depth of field • Texture • Grain • Vignette • Before & After view by holding down image in edit view • Undo & Redo by swiping left and right ■ Choose the overall mood of your image with Hipstamatic's signature Lenses, Films, and Flashes, then fine tune with extensive editing tools ■ — FAVORITE PRESETS Create your own Favorite Presets and even share your signature look with others. If you are looking for inspiration hit the shuffle button and explore a world of serendipitous beauty. • 12 World-class presets • Customize and edit presets • Save new presets • Presets are synchronized across your devices with iCloud • Share any favorite preset with other photographers ■ Define your signature looks, then quickly apply them to your photos with Copy/Paste support ■ — NATIVE WORKFLOW Hipstamatic is fully synchronized with your photo library. Tap on any photo to instantly edit it, and see and organize your photos in either Hipstamatic or Apple Photos. • Runs natively on iPhone and iPad • No need to import, just tap and edit • Quickly Favorite or Delete photos • Always full resolution • Save as Separate Files (default) and keep your originals untouched • Save as non-destructive Versions and streamline your photos with the original safely embedded within the Hipstamatic version (works best with iCloud Photo Library) • Browse folders created in the Photos app • Fully synchronized with Photos app and iCloud Photo Library • View detailed metadata • View shared image details across social networks (likes, comments, etc.) • Capture and edit in RAW format ■ Shoot on iPhone and edit on iPad with fully native support and synchronized Favorite Presets via iCloud ■ — HipstaMart™ Shop Browse amazing filter packs available for purchase via the In-App store created by the world’s most talented photo makers. Collaborations from top fashion and street photographers to famous artists like Salvador Dali with new packs available monthly. PrintLab™ Get real physical prints delivered straight to your door. We built this service in 2010 because no service would print square photos, and today PrintLab is still the best square format printing service in the world. Shipping to over 200 countries! • Print Prints (4”, 7”, 10”) • 30” Gallery Prints • Aluminum Prints (10” or 20”) • Birch Wood Prints (10” or 20”) — LET'S MAKE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS TOGETHER Help us make Hipstamatic the best app ever. Send your thoughts & comments to feedback@hipstamatic.com or message us anywhere @Hipstamatic Thanks and welcome to the HipstaFamily!

About

Fast Camera

Capture lightning-fast burst photos and create stunning timelapse videos. Save only your best shots, with advanced controls for focus, exposure, and HDR. Perfect for active subjects and group photos.

Highlights
  • Up to 30 photos per second
  • 48MP Photo Capture
  • HDR Photos
  • Timelapse Video creation
  • Timer Repeat for batch shooting
  • Manual Focus and Exposure
  • Social Sharing & Export
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Lightning fast burst photos. Save only the best! Timelapse Video, Timer & Amazing Fast Filters. • Shoots up to 30 photos a second at 12MP • 48MP Photo Capture on supported devices • HDR Photos for improved dynamic range • Timer Repeat for hands-free batch shooting • Save only the best shots to your camera roll • Export Timelapse Videos & Slideshows • Lock focus and exposure just like the pros • Manual Focus and Exposure • Social Sharing & Export Options • Locked Screen Widget for Instant Access • Siri Shortcuts for Quick Camera Launch • Three Grid Density Options (Small, Medium, Large) • Context Menus for Quick Photo Actions ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• THE CRITICS LOVE FAST CAMERA •• "If you want to take the perfect pic, set up group photos on a timer, or make stop-motion videos, this app keeps the interface simple, but offers the tools to make it happen." - CNET "Fast Camera is a must-have app for parents of active children, who won't sit still for a photo." - Kelly Hodgkins, TUAW "Fast Camera is a great utility camera to have. It's really fast, stable, and doesn't clutter up your camera roll." - Marty Yawnick, iPhoneography "…if you're looking for a better way to capture fast-moving targets, I recommend giving Fast Camera a try." - Jennifer Beese, Todays iPhone "Fast Camera is one of the more interesting apps I've come across lately." Leanna Lofte, iMore "Starbucks Pick of the Week, August 6th" - Daily App Show ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• SHOOT 'EM IN LIGHTNING SPEED With up to 1,500 pics a minute it's the fastest camera on the App Store. Period. SNAP, PICK AND ROLL Take tons of shots quickly...but save only the best pics to your camera roll. TAKE CHARGE OF THE SCENE Set the camera to take continuous photos (default), a burst of photos, or manual shots. CREATE STOP MOTION STORIES Get creative and turn your pics into a stop motion video. SNAP AMAZING GROUP SHOTS Turn on the timer, jump in the pic and choose from multiple shots. GET POWERFUL CONTROLS Manually control locking of focus, exposure, and white balance. NEVER MISS A MOMENT The camera starts shooting as soon as the app opens so you won't miss a thing. TAKE THOUSANDS OF PICTURES There's no limit to the number of photos you can capture. CHANGE ORIENTATION ON THE FLY Switch between landscape and portrait while shooting. TRAVEL THRU TIME Turn Date/Time on in settings to overlay the precise shutter capture time on exported photos and videos. CAPTURE IN STUNNING DETAIL Shoot at full 48MP resolution on supported devices. Enable HDR for improved dynamic range with multi-camera fusion, stabilization, and red-eye reduction. HANDS-FREE BATCH SHOOTING Timer Repeat automatically restarts the countdown after each Manual 5, 10, or 25 batch completes. Keep shooting until you tap stop — ideal for time-lapse photography. MODERNIZED PHOTO LIBRARY Browse your sessions in a beautiful card-based grid. Long-press any photo for quick Preview, Share, or Delete actions. Choose between three grid density options to see more or fewer thumbnails at once. SHARE YOUR WAY Export to Instagram, Email, Video, and more using the native iOS share sheet. ALSO INCLUDES - Auto Focus/Exposure lock on double-tap. Manual controls on triple-tap. - Select All, Invert Selection, and bulk actions for managing large sessions. - Session headers showing photo count and selection status. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Email our 24-hour support team at iphone@i4software.com if you have any questions! Visit our website: www.i4fastcamera.com

Screenshots

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic4 screens
Fast Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Camera at none against Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's 10. Fast Camera also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 63%). Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 712). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Classic Camera by Hipstamatic against 4.7 for Fast Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Camera by Hipstamatic has 4.6K ratings behind it against 712, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's written reviews are positive against 83% of Fast Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, Fast Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic versus Fast Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Camera by HipstamaticFast Camera
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better4.7 (712 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better712
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHipstamatic, LLCi4software

Customer experience

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

All ratings4,546 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,658 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.9%

Fast Camera

All ratings697 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,372 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.0%
Negative10.9%

User reviews

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Fast Camera

From 712 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast camera
  • 👍 Lots of customization options
  • 👍 Great for capturing action shots
  • 👍 Useful for selfies and group photos
  • 👍 Reliable and stable app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Issues with saving/exporting photos
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔋 High memory/battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Fast Camera

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos disappearing or getting corrupted
  • App crashing when trying to review/delete photos
  • Inability to select desired photo resolution
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between front and rear cameras

Requested features

5 requests
  • Zoom functionality
  • Ability to save photos directly to cloud storage
  • Slow motion video recording
  • Improved photo editing tools
  • Option to disable automatic photo capture on app launch

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

One-time10
  • Williamsburg Starter HipstaPak$0.99
  • Portland HipstaPak$0.99
  • Shibuya HipstaPak$0.99
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  • Camden HipstaPak$0.99
  • Mission Hipstapak$0.99
  • Dali GoodPak$0.99
  • Soho HipstaPak$0.99
  • Bondi HipstaPak$0.99
  • Wicker Park HipstaPak$0.99
  • RetroPak One$1.99
None

Fast Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic Camera by Hipstamatic free?
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Fast Camera free?
Fast Camera costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Fast Camera?
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic is rated higher. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Fast Camera averages 4.7 from 712 ratings.
Do Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Fast Camera have ads?
Neither Classic Camera by Hipstamatic nor Fast Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Fast Camera?
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, and Fast Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Fast Camera on October 21, 2026.

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