# Instant Camera vs Retromatic 2.0

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retromatic 2.0 at 88% against Instant Camera's 38%. Retromatic 2.0 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (75 vs 1). Instant Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Instant Camera costs $1.99 and Retromatic 2.0 $1.99 up front. Retromatic 2.0 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Instant Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retromatic 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retromatic 2.0 has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Instant Camera's written reviews are positive against 88% of Retromatic 2.0's.

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, Retromatic 2.0 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant Camera | Retromatic 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-camera/id371430640/reviews) | **[4.6 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromatic-20/id571636510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bbcddc](https://appshunter.io/developer/308471658) | [Peta Vision](https://appshunter.io/developer/401432180) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-camera/id371430640)

Capture and personalize photos with an instant camera aesthetic. Add handwritten notes and drawings to your images for a unique, nostalgic touch. Import photos or take new ones directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Instant camera photo simulation, Handwritten notes and drawings, Zoom and pan while drawing, Two frame styles, Direct shooting mode, Import from photo library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retromatic 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromatic-20/id571636510)

Transform your photos into nostalgic masterpieces with a variety of retro filters, graphic themes, and customizable stickers. Easily create vintage-style posters and share them across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** 18 retro filters, 17 graphic themes, 70+ modifiable stickers, High-resolution image support, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-mas & New year package | $0.99 | one-time |
| doodler package | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOGOTA package | $0.99 | one-time |
| MARTINI package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 2013 package | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Doodly Holiday | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Unique retro effects
- 💡 Creative photo editing
- 🎨 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Hassle-free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Limited editing options
- 🔧 Difficult to outline photos
- 🔧 Low resolution output
- 🔧 Outdated and unsupported

**Reported bugs**

- Text editing issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Crashes when trying to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust contrast and brightness
- More backgrounds, stickers, and fonts
- Eraser tool for selection
- Support for larger image sizes
- Ability to import custom images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant Camera free?

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

### Is Retromatic 2.0 free?

Retromatic 2.0 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Instant Camera or Retromatic 2.0?

Retromatic 2.0 is rated higher. Instant Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Retromatic 2.0 averages 4.6 from 75 ratings.

### Do Instant Camera or Retromatic 2.0 have ads?

Neither Instant Camera nor Retromatic 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant Camera or Retromatic 2.0?

Instant Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Retromatic 2.0 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Instant Camera was updated on October 19, 2026 and Retromatic 2.0 on October 18, 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.*