# Classic Camera by Hipstamatic vs Fast Camera

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 (#35 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 712). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Camera by Hipstamatic | Fast Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564/reviews)** | [4.7 (712 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-camera/id402777723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 712 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **83.1% 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 | **#35** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) | [i4software](https://appshunter.io/developer/376546133) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

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

**Currently charting:** #35 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


### Fast Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-camera/id402777723)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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