# Classic Camera by Hipstamatic vs Provoke Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Provoke Camera at none against Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's 10. Provoke Camera also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic costs $4.99 and Provoke Camera $1.99 up front. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Provoke 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 4.8 for Provoke Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Camera by Hipstamatic has 4.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 64% positive.

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, Provoke 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 | Provoke Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-camera-by-hipstamatic/id342115564/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **63.8% 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 | **#36** | #172 |
| Size | 90 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hipstamatic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/342115567) | [Toshihiko Tambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/406777331) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### Provoke Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provoke-camera/id840633665)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app creates gritty, grainy, black and white images inspired by 1960s Japanese photography. It offers various film formats and live view effects, and can also import and edit existing photos from your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Gritty, grainy black and white image creation, Inspired by 1960s Japanese photography, Square format 126 and 35mm format 135, 9 black and white live view effects, 4 color live view effects, Import and edit photos from camera roll, Supports TIFF uncompressed files

**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 Provoke Camera free?

Provoke Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Provoke Camera is rated higher. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Provoke Camera averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Classic Camera by Hipstamatic nor Provoke Camera shows ads.

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

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, and Provoke Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Provoke Camera on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or Provoke Camera?

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Provoke Camera at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*