# Vintage Camera vs Simple

The clearest difference is price: Vintage Camera at Free against Simple's $0.99. Vintage Camera also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 24%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Simple's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Vintage Camera is free to download; Simple costs $0.99 up front. Vintage Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vintage Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 220 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Vintage Camera's written reviews are positive against 24% of Simple's.

Vintage Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vintage Camera | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-camera/id483959252/reviews)** | [4.2 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-disposable-camera/id1328542233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 205 | **220** |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 24.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandre Morcos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453181584) | [LI HUNG WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/551938496) |

## What reviewers say

### Vintage Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-camera/id483959252)

Transform your photos with a collection of unique, retro-inspired filters. This app offers a vintage camera interface and allows you to import existing images or capture new ones. Enhance your pictures with striking effects and share them directly with friends.

**Highlights:** Retro design inspired by vintage cameras, Flash and camera selection options, Import photos from album, Apply 'Vintage' filtered effects, Share photos on social media, Photo gallery in film roll format

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Edition | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great filters
- 💎 Vintage/retro camera effects
- 🎨 Awesome photo editing
- 🌈 Beautiful color effects
- 📷 Easy to use camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🚫 Doesn't save photos without upgrade
- 🤯 Confusing update removed free features
- 🥱 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when applying filters
- Doesn't save photos properly
- Freezes and stops working
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Loses purchased filters after updates

**Requested features**

- Add option to remove borders
- Support for landscape mode
- Allow importing photos from library
- More free filter options
- Improve photo saving and sharing


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-disposable-camera/id1328542233)

This app simulates the experience of using a disposable camera from the 90s. Capture photos with a retro film aesthetic, allowing you to express subtle moods and create nostalgic memories.

**Highlights:** Disposable camera simulation, Retro film aesthetic, 90s photo style, Mood expression in photos, Nostalgic memory creation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stroke Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stamp Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magazine Frame Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Deluxe Edition | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vintage Camera free?

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

### Is Simple free?

Simple costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vintage Camera or Simple?

Vintage Camera is rated higher. Vintage Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while Simple averages 4.2 from 220 ratings.

### Do Vintage Camera or Simple have ads?

Vintage Camera shows ads; Simple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vintage Camera or Simple?

Vintage Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vintage Camera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple on October 17, 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.*