Comparison

Vintage Camera vs Whistle Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vintage Camera

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
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Vintage Camera has over 7 million users worldwide! Turn your iPhone into a genuine vintage camera! Vintage Camera is a new reference application for iPhone and iPod Touch. Add fully original and striking effects to your photos and give them style. ◉ The application offers a nice retro design inspired by cameras from the last century ◉ Take photos fast by configuring the Flash option (Auto, On, Off) and the camera (back or front) in the interface. You can also import photos directly from the iPhone photo album. ◉ Once you’ve taken a photo using the integrated module, you can immediately apply a filter to give your photo style. Select from a number of "Vintage" filtered effects available to make your photos look even better and stylish! ◉ All of the effects have been carefully created for this application to make your photos more expressive and life-like. Not available anywhere else! ◉ Professional Edition: You can upgrade the application through an in-app purchase to get 4 new photo effects (Hollywood, Watermelon, Rockstar and Morning) and remove ads. You will be able to save your photos using these 4 photo effects. ◉ Use the integrated functionalities to share your creations with your friends on Twitter and Facebook right from the application. ◉ The gallery, in a roll of film format, saves and stores all the photos you take using the application. ◉ Let your creative side shine through in your photos, and share them using the application. ◉ Ideal for photographers wishing to use the iPhone as a professional, practical and efficient camera. Thank you for taking the time to report any bug or to request an enhancement to Vintage Camera application. Feedback is very important to us. We will do our best to answer queries. Email us at support@presselite.com

About

Whistle Camera

Capture photos hands-free using only your whistle. This app allows for instant or timed shots with front or rear cameras, and even enables simultaneous captures from multiple devices. Perfect for creative selfies without touching your phone.

Highlights
  • Whistle-activated photo capture
  • Instant and timed capture modes
  • Front and rear camera selection
  • Simultaneous multi-device capture
  • Post to Facebook or save to Camera Roll
Features
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Whistle Camera is the only camera app that take pictures by whistles! Use this cool App to create amazing selfies! No need to hold your iPhone anymore! No need to take pictures in front of a mirror. Take pictures from several iPhones at the same times. How to use? Simply whistle, thats it! Key Features : * Two capture modes (Whistle/Manual). * Instant capture or timed capture. * Select between front or rear camera. * Post to Facebook or save to Camera Roll. * For best results please use this app in a quite environment. * Whistle Camera app will respond to a short and loud whistles.

Screenshots

Vintage Camera4 screens
Whistle Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vintage Camera at 4.5 against Whistle Camera's 3.9. Vintage Camera also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Vintage Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Whistle 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

Vintage Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vintage Camera has 216 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Vintage Camera's written reviews are positive against 34% of Whistle Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vintage Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, Whistle Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vintage Camera versus Whistle Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVintage CameraWhistle Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (216 ratings) — better3.9 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings216 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre MorcosKobi Snir

Customer experience

Vintage Camera

All ratings205 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews384 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative30.2%

Whistle Camera

All ratings37 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative58.5%

Bugs and requests

Vintage Camera

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • Add option to remove borders
  • Support for landscape mode
  • Allow importing photos from library
  • More free filter options
  • Improve photo saving and sharing
Show 2 more
  • Expand filter selection
  • Add video recording capabilities

Whistle Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vintage Camera

One-time1
  • Professional Edition$0.99
1 purchases

Whistle Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99

Questions

Is Vintage Camera free?
Vintage Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whistle Camera free?
Whistle Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vintage Camera or Whistle Camera?
Vintage Camera is rated higher. Vintage Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Whistle Camera averages 3.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Vintage Camera or Whistle Camera have ads?
Both Vintage Camera and Whistle Camera show ads.
Which is updated more often, Vintage Camera or Whistle Camera?
Vintage Camera ships an update every 6 weeks, and Whistle Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Vintage Camera was updated on October 29, 2026 and Whistle Camera on October 29, 2026.

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