ClassicToy vs Dazz Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClassicToy
Explore the world of analog toy cameras with this app. Experiment with hundreds of unique effects by swapping lenses and films.
- Analog toy camera simulation
- Lens swapping for effects
- Film swapping for effects
- Hundreds of fantastic effects
- Explore analog photography
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ClassicToy, everything about analog toy camera! Swap lenses and films for hundreds of fantastic effects.
Dazz Cam
Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera emulations. Offers a range of editing tools and effects to enhance your shots without post-editing.
- Authentic vintage photo and video capture
- Emulates 80s film cameras
- Supports various retro film formats
- Modern digital camera profiles
- Double exposure effect
- Import existing photos for editing
- Adjustable camera settings
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Dazz Camera, Pro Photographer in your Pocket. We believe in keeping it simple, no need for post-editing. With just one tap, you can capture the most authentic vintage photos or videos, letting you enjoy the moment without distractions. Dazz camera is inspired by classic film cameras from the 80s. We’ve sampled real film stock to recreate the colors and textures of vintage photography. Dazz camera supports shooting in various retro film formats like 135 film, 120 film, toy cameras, slide film, half-frame cameras, instant camera, 3D film photography, disposable camera, and more. Besides film photography, Dazz camera also offers modern digital camera color profiles, including compact camera, CCD camera, and we’re constantly adding more. You can also capture videos with a retro vibe, using formats like 8mm film camera, 16mm film camera, VHS tape camera, DCR camera, movie camera, and slide projector. We’re always rolling out new cameras, so keep an eye out! When you’re capturing photos and videos, we’ve got some cool extra features and accessories for you: - Save the negative and reprocess it to achieve different exposure and color temperature. (Available on select cameras) - Double exposure effect by layering two photos. - Timer for delayed shots. - Flash. - Import your existing photos for editing. (Available on select cameras) - Adjust color temperature and tint. - Switch between preset focal lengths or adjust freely. - Tweak exposure compensation. - Adjust ISO and shutter speed. - Stabilization settings. - Composition grids. - Fisheye lens. - Starburst lens. - Color flash filters. - Prism lens. - ND filter. When you share your photos on social media, don’t forget to tag them with #dazzcam. Our team might just feature your awesome photos in our collection! Got any questions? Email us at dazz.camera@gmail.com. Dazz Pro Subscription - Join Dazz Pro to access all cameras and accessories. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use: http://dazz.ltd/dazz/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: http://dazz.ltd/dazz/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dazz Cam at 4.8 against ClassicToy's 3.5. Dazz Cam also leads on ratings volume (115K vs 14) and review sentiment (74% vs 60%). ClassicToy's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ClassicToy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dazz Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dazz Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazz Cam has 115K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ClassicToy's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dazz Cam's.
ClassicToy ships an update monthly, Dazz Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClassicToy | Dazz Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) | 4.8 (115K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | 74.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 115K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #37 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sehwan Kim | DAZZ PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
ClassicToy
Dazz Cam
User reviews
ClassicToy
From 14 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Fantastic film and lens effects
- 📷 Fun and creative photography experience
- 💰 Great value for a free app
- 🔍 Lots of customization options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow processing and saving of photos
- 🔒 In-app purchases required for full functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface changes
Dazz Cam
From 115K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Amazing app
- 🚀 Easily the best photography app
- 👍 Incredible results
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Awesome features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Can't save photos to camera roll
- 🐛 Crops photos after applying filters
- 🐛 Doesn't preserve original photo ratio
- 🐛 Clunky interface
- 🐛 D3D camera not available on older iPhones
Bugs and requests
ClassicToy
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when switching between film/lens options
- Purchased lens packs not showing up or working correctly
- Photos not saving properly or disappearing from camera roll
Requested features
4 requests- Add a self-timer or remote shutter feature
- Ability to apply effects to existing photos
- Provide more information on film and lens options
- Improve photo quality and resolution
Dazz Cam
Reported bugs
3 issues- D3D camera not working on some devices
- Photos not saving properly
- Incompatibility with older iPhones
Requested features
11 requests- Save camera settings as presets
- Add Dazz community feature to share presets
- Option to disable timestamp
- Allow importing photos to apply filters
- Option to save original photo without filters
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- Live preview of filters before taking photo
- Higher quality photo/video export
- More video filter options like VHS
- Ability to adjust grain/effects intensity
- Support for iPad
- Ability to write captions/stories for photos
In-app purchases
ClassicToy
- Premium Package$0.99
Dazz Cam
- Dazz Pro$6.991 Year
- Dazz Black Camera$0.99
- Dazz Flash Color$0.99
- Dazz ND Filter$0.99
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- Dazz Fisheye Lens$1.99
- Dazz Inst SQ$1.99
- Dazz Camera NT16$1.99
- Dazz S Classic$1.99
- Dazz Exp Camera$2.99
- Dazz Pro One-Time Purchase$19.99









