# Classic Camera by Hipstamatic vs Perfie

The clearest difference is price: Perfie at Free against Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's $4.99. Perfie also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Perfie 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 Perfie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Camera by Hipstamatic has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, Perfie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Camera by Hipstamatic | Perfie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfie-stamp-camera/id6804670110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) | [Andreas Losing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870348703) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### Perfie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfie-stamp-camera/id6804670110)

Transform photos into personalized digital stamps with custom details like titles, dates, and locations. Organize your visual memories into a private, offline diary that can be shared.

**Highlights:** Create digital photo stamps, Customize title, place, date, time, Organize stamps into folders, Mark favorite memories, Browse by date in calendar, Private iCloud sync, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfie Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Perfie Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Perfie Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Camera by Hipstamatic free?

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

### Is Perfie free?

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

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

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic is rated higher. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Perfie averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Perfie have ads?

Neither Classic Camera by Hipstamatic nor Perfie shows ads.

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

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, and Perfie fortnightly. Most recently, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic was updated on November 2, 2026 and Perfie on October 25, 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.*