Comparison

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic vs DSLR 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

DSLR Camera

Capture and edit stunning photos and videos with manual camera controls, AI-powered filters, and advanced editing tools. Offers features like RAW capture, AR effects, and predictive filter selection for professional-quality results.

Highlights
  • Manual camera controls (Shutter, ISO, Focus)
  • AI-powered predictive filters
  • RAW photo capture
  • AR Portrait and AR Assistant
  • Advanced photo editor
  • Bokeh and Dual Filter effects
  • Hand timer and Face Tracking
Features
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DSLR Camera for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and iMessage the complete app for Photo and Video with Manual Controls, Advanced Editor and 200+ Professional Filters. You can shoot and record with the full advantage of the camera on your device, for spectacular shots and videos even at night. • Constantly updated since 2014 to ensure better performance - Most downloaded app in 30 World Stores - Selected like "App of the Day" in many world stores Made with love in Sicily The app is designed to be used by beginners and experts. 3 modes: Auto Mode - for automatically perfect photos and videos
 Manual Mode - modifies: Shutter Times, ISO Sensitivity, Manual Focus, Manual WB P Mode - to shoot and record, choose perfect exposure quickly and easily Then only one with AI to predict the best filters for your photo • Perfect shots and videos DSLR Camera offers you the ability to capture and film your subjects, automatically with the ability of controlling manual function to control shooting time and ISO. The controls are designed to be simple and complete • Hand Timer Use your hand to tell your iPhone how many seconds to wait before taking a shot • RAW Shot beautiful photographs in RAW format for a Professional quality • Predictive Filters A powerful feature that automatically select the filters most appropriate for your photos • AR Portrait Take unique portraits using the LiDAR sensor and AR. Easily place stickers and graphics between the subject and the background, adjust the blur and enjoy the new photo taking experience. • Bokeh Take shots by adjusting the intensity of the blur and the depth at which the effect is applied. • Widgets Use exclusive widgets that automatically select and improve every shots • AR Assistant Use the augmented reality to study and choose the best point of view for your photo or video. Use the tutorial to learn various photographic techniques • Siri Shortcuts Control the app with the voice You can say "Hey Siri filter last shot" and Siri will automatically use a predictive filters to correct your photo • Advanced Focus
 Choose the focus to highlight the subject using Focus Macro to capture even minute details, Focus "Infinity" to perfectly define subjects that are far away. • AFC - No more blurry photos
 Hold down a point of the frame to track the subject you chose and DSLR Camera app will focus on what you have chosen. • Face Tracking - Selfie and Perfect Portraits
 Faces in your photos will always be at the right brightness • Selfie Comparison Thanks to ML the app evaluate face quality in a picture to help you in selecting the best shot • Music Filters This exclusive feature creates and recommends filters based on the music you are listening to and the mood of the moment. • Dual Filter The Dual Filter feature allows you to correct and post-produce the subject and background separately. • Advanced Editor
 Edit easily all your photos thanks to the integrated editor.
 Photo Editor is fast and complete, allowing you to make your shot even better. You can adjust: Exposure, Contrast, Lights, Shadows, Color Temperature, Saturation, Vividness, Structure, Sharpness, Photo Noise, and Vignette.
Complete with all the Tools to resize, crop, and adjust your photos. • 200+ Filters 200+ exclusive Photo Filters to make your photo unique • Cinematic Videos Select recording quality and take videos in 4k, lock exposure, for a cinematic result • MultiCam You will be able to take photos and record videos using two cameras simultaneously, to obtain unique and innovative results • iMessage App • Apple Watch Remote DSLR Camera also offers: 3 Shots mode, Predictive Filters, AFC, RAW (DNG), Manual Controls, Photo Editor, 200+ Photo Filters, 3D Touch Support, 4k Video, Manual Focus, Night Mode, Auto WB, Jump Shot, Timer, Photos Effect, Tone Curves, Advanced Blur, Advanced Correction Tools, Text, Splash, Resize, Crop, Dual Camera Zoom, Digital Zoom, Selfie Flash. Easy, Complete and Powerful!

Screenshots

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic4 screens
DSLR Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic and DSLR Camera both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's written reviews are positive against 44% of DSLR Camera's. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic also leads on chart position (#70 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). DSLR Camera's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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 DSLR Camera $2.99 up front. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DSLR Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 DSLR Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic's written reviews are positive against 44% of DSLR Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, DSLR Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic versus DSLR Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Camera by HipstamaticDSLR Camera
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better4.7 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better44.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHipstamatic, LLCFulvio Scichilone

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%

DSLR Camera

All ratings2,880 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews1,044 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral15.9%
Negative39.8%

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

DSLR Camera

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Powerful manual controls
  • 💡 Useful filters and editing features
  • 🎨 Great photo quality
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔍 Unintuitive UI/UX
  • 🔧 Buggy features (e.g. RAW mode, video recording)
  • 🤖 Unreliable AI/AR functionality

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

DSLR Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when switching between lenses
  • Photos not saving properly
  • Manual settings not applying correctly
  • AR features not functioning as expected
  • Slow performance on newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Implement night mode and better low-light performance
  • Allow saving of custom camera settings
  • Improve video recording capabilities (e.g. frame rates, stabilization)
  • Integrate with photo editing apps for seamless workflow

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Classic Camera by Hipstamatic

One-time10
  • Williamsburg Starter HipstaPak$0.99
  • Portland HipstaPak$0.99
  • Shibuya HipstaPak$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
1 purchases

DSLR Camera

One-time1
  • Black & White collection$0.99

Questions

Is Classic Camera by Hipstamatic free?
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DSLR Camera free?
DSLR Camera costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or DSLR Camera?
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic is rated higher. Classic Camera by Hipstamatic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while DSLR Camera averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or DSLR Camera have ads?
Neither Classic Camera by Hipstamatic nor DSLR Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic or DSLR Camera?
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic ships an update every 3 months, and DSLR Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Camera by Hipstamatic was updated on October 25, 2026 and DSLR Camera on October 24, 2026.

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