# Vintage View vs VHS cam

The clearest difference is rating: VHS cam at 4.6 against Vintage View's 4.0. VHS cam also leads on ratings volume (756 vs 3) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Vintage View's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vintage View sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VHS cam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VHS cam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VHS cam has 756 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Vintage View's written reviews are positive against 73% of VHS cam's.

Vintage View ships an update every 4 weeks, VHS cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vintage View | VHS cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-view/id498930463/reviews) | **[4.6 (756 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhs-cam-e240/id1538403735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **756** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nature UX](https://appshunter.io/developer/494846342) | [Maxim Kartuzov](https://appshunter.io/developer/516309405) |

## What reviewers say

### Vintage View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vintage-view/id498930463)

Easily create antique-looking photos and videos with an intuitive interface. Apply vintage filters to new captures or existing media from your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Antique photo and video creation, Simple and intuitive interface, Apply filters to new captures, Use existing camera roll media, Vintage aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### VHS cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhs-cam-e240/id1538403735)

Capture videos and photos with a realistic retro VHS filter. This app simulates the principles of old VHS cameras, allowing you to change date stamps and apply the effect to existing media. Relive nostalgic moments or create new memories with an authentic vintage aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Realistic VHS filter, Customizable date stamp, Apply to photos and videos, Unlimited recording time, Simulates real VHS principles

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E240 - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| E240 PRO - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| E240 PRO - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| E240 PRO | $14.99 | one-time |
| E240 - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fixed payment error
- 🚀 Looks like a real VHS camera
- 🚀 Simple yet effective
- 🚀 Nostalgia VHS
- 🚀 Great app and support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera flips and upside down videos
- 🐛 Removed fizzy VHS screen
- 🔒 Paid subscription required for more features
- 🐛 Restored purchase doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to restore purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flips and upside down videos
- Restored purchase doesn't work
- Crashes when trying to restore purchase
- Reversed dates
- Videos not saved to library

**Requested features**

- More VHS effects and customization
- Ability to edit out date and time
- Landscape mode
- 4:3 aspect ratio
- More grain and noise


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vintage View free?

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

### Is VHS cam free?

VHS cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vintage View or VHS cam?

VHS cam is rated higher. Vintage View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VHS cam averages 4.6 from 756 ratings.

### Do Vintage View or VHS cam have ads?

Neither Vintage View nor VHS cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vintage View or VHS cam?

Vintage View ships an update every 4 weeks, and VHS cam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vintage View was updated on October 20, 2026 and VHS cam on October 24, 2026.

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